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Vanderwork

Attention - New rules apply to non-residents:

  • Public Area Check-In: Non-residents must check in and out when accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas. There is no additional cost or limit on the number of check-ins.
  • Deer Licenses: A 2 day waiting period applies to nonresident deer licenses purchased after the deer season has started. Licenses must be purchased at least 48 hours before hunting.
Vanderwork, photo by Kelly Adams

Contacts

Fisheries Management Office: (580) 529-2795
Game Warden:
(580) 515-4484 (Washita)

From Gotebo- 7 miles north on State HWY 54, 2 miles east on co. rd. 1280.

 There is a boat ramp and dock, access around the north, east, and south side of the lake along with a fishing jetty.  Roads were renovated in 2018, ramp, dock, and ADA parking renovated in 2011.

Daily/Size Limits:

Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day.

Methods:

Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing.

Open only from Sept. 1 through the end of spring turkey season each year. Deer hunting restricted to shotgun, muzzleloader, or archery only.

Closed Seasons
Trapping

Vanderwork Lake (Google Map) is located 7 miles north of Gotebo on State HWY 54, 2 miles east on county road 1280.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 5.60 mi.
Volume: 1578.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 30.00 ft.
Surface Area: 135.00 ac.

Located

Washita County

There is a boat ramp and dock, access around the north, east, and south side of the lake along with a fishing jetty. Roads were renovated in 2018, ramp, dock, and ADA parking renovated in 2011.

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

Vanderwork, Washita County, 580-529-2795

 

 

 

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MAP OF LAKE DEPTH LINES Department Fishing Area Regulations

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