Don’t let the urban landscape of central Oklahoma deter you from exploring the excellent fishing opportunities found in and around Oklahoma City. From large lakes right in the middle of the city to tiny lakes off the beaten path, this guide will help you find the best largemouth bass, catfish, saugeye and crappie in Norman, Slaughterville, Edmond and Oklahoma City.
Lake Thunderbird
- What to fish: Largemouth bass, catfish and saugeye
- Where to gear up: Calypso Cove Marina, Little River Marina
- Where to stay: Norman's hotels or B&B, campsites at Lake Thunderbird State Park.
- Where to eat: Ted’s Cafe Escondido, Hideaway Pizza, Victoria’s Pasta Shop, Das Boot Camp.
- Fun Stuff: Riverwind Casino, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
Dahlgren Lake
- What to fish: Largemouth bass
- Where to stay: Sage Cottage at Oaklore Forest
- Where to eat: Jo’s Famous Pizza, Sonny's Cafe, Bravo's Mexican Grill
- Fun Stuff: Canadian River Vineyards & Winery, Spider VW Bug
Arcadia Lake
- What to fish: Crappie
- Where to gear up: Rusty Store
- Where to find a guide: Chris Baldwin's Guide Service
- Where to stay: Arcadia Lake campsites
- Where to eat: POPs, Signature Grill, Zarate's Latin Mexican Grill
- Fun Stuff: Round Barn, Clauren Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
Lake Hefner
- What to fish: Catfish
- Where to gear up: Lucky Lure Tackle
- Where to stay: Oklahoma City hotels
- Where to eat: Louie’s Bar & Grill, Mama Roja Mexican Kitchen, Redrock Canyon Grill and Hefner Grill
- Fun Stuff: Riversport Adventures at Lake Hefner, Lake Hefner Golf Club, East Wharf lighthouse at Lake Hefner
Lake Konawa
- What to fish: Crappie, white bass
- Where to stay: Roberts Retreat Lodge
- Fun Stuff: Waddell Vineyards, Oklahoma Sports Park, Rivermist Casino
