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.
Contacts
Taft lake is an impoundment of Pecan creek that was originally constructed by the State of Oklahoma as a water supply for a hospital Taft lake has a surface area of 59 acres with an average depth of 10 ft. and a maximum depth of 33 ft. Taft is a fairly clear lake with an average visibility of 5 ft.
Taft is located approximately 6 miles W of Muskogee on hwy 62.
Lake Details
Located
Hwy 64 W of Muskogee approximately 6 miles. Lake is on the Southside and the turn-off is designated by a road sign.
- No camping available
- Shoreline access
- Gravel boat ramp
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- Walmart Supercenter (Muskogee)(1000 W Shawnee St, Muskogee, OK 74401)- (918) 687-0058
- Bait Barn(550 W Harris Rd, Muskogee, OK 74403)- (918) 682-4479
- Dunham's Sports(2346 E Shawnee Rd, Muskogee, OK 74403)- (918) 913-4250
- Mike's Outdoors(2015 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403)- (918) 687-3146
- Mater's Bait & Tackle(7500 N York Rd, Okay, OK 74446)
- Walmart Supercenter (Wagoner)(410 S Dewey Ave, Wagoner, OK 74467)- (918) 485-9515
- Bait Masters(1516 OK-51, Wagoner, OK 74467)- (918) 485-9206
- Lake Eufaula Marina(HC, Box 1435, 60, Checotah, OK 74426)- (918) 689-7337
- Pat's Achery & Outdoors(12601 US-75, Okmulgee, OK 74447)- (918) 756-4632
- Walmart Supercenter (Okmulgee)(1800 S Wood Dr, Okmulgee, OK 74447)- (918) 756-6790
Taft lake receives Florida Largemouth fingerling stockings when available in order to increase the trophy potential of the Largemouth bass population. Threadfin shad are stocked to serve as a supplemental forage to increase the seasonal forage base.
Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person.
