Skiatook Lake

Boat Ramps: 20
Access Points: 29
Species: 16

Skiatook Lake is a premier fishing destination located in Osage County, Oklahoma, approximately 10 miles west of Skiatook on US 20. This beautiful reservoir, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, boasts over 10,000 surface acres of water with approximately 160 miles of shoreline. Impounded in 1984, Skiatook Lake has quickly developed into one of Oklahoma's most respected fishing lakes, known for its clear waters, rocky shorelines, and diverse fish populations. The lake features a mean depth of 32 feet and a low water exchange rate of 0.5, creating stable fishing conditions throughout much of the year.

Oklahoma licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bigmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus cyprinellus

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Longear Sunfish

Lepomis megalotis

Orangespotted Sunfish

Lepomis humilis

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

White Perch

Morone americana

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Skiatook 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Skiatook 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 Skiatook 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 Skiatook Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Skiatook 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.