Elmer Thomas Lake

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 5
Species: 5

Elmer Thomas Lake is a 360-acre clear water impoundment located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, approximately 3 miles west of Medicine Park on State Highway 49. The lake is jointly owned and operated by Fort Sill and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as part of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. With its beautiful scenery set against the backdrop of Mount Scott, this lake offers excellent fishing opportunities year-round. The lake features clear water with an average depth of 9 feet and is known for its quality largemouth bass fishery, making it a popular destination for anglers in southwest Oklahoma.

Oklahoma licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Elmer Thomas 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.

Elmer Thomas Lake Access

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Elmer Thomas Lake Access

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Know where you can legally fish on Elmer Thomas 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 Elmer Thomas 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.

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Download the map around Elmer Thomas Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Elmer Thomas 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.