Spavinaw Lake | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Attention Non-Residents
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check ins for an individual in a year.
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Contacts

Lake Office

(918) 253-4344

Fisheries Management Office: (918) 542-9422

Game Warden:

(918) 857-4802 (Mayes)

(918) 373-0767 (Mayes)

(918) 857-8597 (Delaware)

(918) 533-2678 (Delaware)

Operated by the City of Tulsa. There are 2 boat ramps, as well as a couple public fishing docks, on the northwest side of the lake off of Lake Street.

LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

Spavinaw Lake (Google Map) is located just south of Spavinaw on SH 20.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 23.30 mi.
Volume: 26250.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 45.70 ft.
Surface Area: 1548.00 ac.

Located

Mayes, Delaware Counties

Recreational Facilities

City of Tulsa manages two boat ramps. Oklahoma State Parks manages a primitive campground.

Campgrounds Nearby

Bait & Tackle Nearby

Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.

Benge Creek Outfitters(291 West W Broadway Ave, Langley, OK 74350)- (918) 782-6525
Blue Water Bait & Tackle(235 W MAIN ST DISNEY 528, Disney, OK 74340)- (918) 435-4623
Blue Moon Bait & Tackle(448820 East, OK-85, Ketchum, OK 74349)- (918) 782-4009
Ketch-um Bait Shop(32374 OK-82, Vinita, OK 74301)- (918) 323-2009
Gibson Bait & Tackle(305 N Wyandotte St, Locust Grove, OK 74352)- (918) 479-1970
Big Daddys Lures(7339 S 437, Locust Grove, OK 74352)- (918) 479-4665
Walmart Supercenter (Pryor)(4901 S Mill St, Pryor, OK 74361)- (918) 825-6000
Littlefield's Sporting Goods(55901 OK-85A, Afton, OK 74331)- (918) 257-4027
Walmart Supercenter (Grove)(2115 S Main St, Grove, OK 74344)- (918) 786-8561
Honey Creek Outdoors(4600 US-59, Grove, OK 74344)- (918) 801-7653

ADA Info

This lake has easy access to the water's edge at normal lake levels. For additional info contact Mayes, Delaware Counties (918) 589-2460.

Additional Resources

MAP OF LAKE DEPTH LINES Operator: City of Tulsa

USGS Lake Level

Fish Species of Interest

Bass, Largemouth Crappie, White Crappie, Black Bass, White Walleye Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Sunfish, Bluegill Sunfish, Redear

Upload Your Catch

Anna Abel

Caught 10/14/2025 at: Spavinaw Lake

Steve H

Caught 04/25/2025 at: Spavinaw Lake

Rick H

Caught 04/11/2025 at: Spavinaw Lake

Larry Soverns

Caught 11/09/2024 at: Spavinaw Lake

Rick H

Caught 04/16/2024 at: Spavinaw Lake

Kim K

Caught 06/17/2022 at: Spavinaw Lake

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