City Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 3
Species: 5

City Lake in Carter County sits on the north side of Ardmore, offering 142 acres of fishing opportunities managed by the City of Ardmore since its construction in 1910. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet with water clarity averaging around 7.4 feet on the Secchi disc scale. Classified as eutrophic with a Trophic State Index of 52 based on chlorophyll levels, the lake maintains moderate turbidity around 10 NTU. A boat dock and wheelchair-accessible fishing pier provide quality access for anglers of all abilities, making this a family-friendly destination for both experienced and beginning anglers.

Oklahoma licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at City Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on City Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Ardmore City Lake Access

Access Point

Ardmore City Lake Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on City Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Oklahoma licenses and regulations

Oklahoma Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Oklahoma Fishing License

16-year old (and older) residents are required to purchase a valid license. 15-year old (and older) non-resident is required to purchase a valid license.

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Oklahoma Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Oklahoma Stream Access Laws

The public has the right to fish from boats in non-navigable streams, adjacent landowners own the streambed to the middle of the streambed.

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Take City Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around City Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for City Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.