Northwest Oklahoma offers some of the state’s most diverse fishing opportunities, from a warm water reservoir to a remote, 100-acre lake that’s well off the beaten path. Pack your rod and reel, then use this guide to discover where to find the best catfish, largemouth bass, crappie and walleye in Kaw City, Geary, Red Rock, Fort Supply and Canton.
Kaw Lake
- What to fish: Catfish, largemouth bass and crappie
- Where to gear up: Hideaway Marina, Pioneer Cove Marina
- Where to stay: Camp McFadden, Osage Casino Hotel
- Where to eat: Enrique’s Restaurant, Rusty Barrell Supper Club
- Fun stuff: Marland Mansion & Estate, Conoco Museum, Poncan Theatre
American Horse Lake
- What to fish: Largemouth bass
- Where to stay: Campsites at American Horse Lake, Base Vines & Cattle
- Where to eat: Lucille's Roadhouse, Downtown Diner
- Fun Stuff: Stafford Air & Space Museum, Heartland of America Museum, Weatherford Wind Energy Park
Sooner Lake
- What to fish: Largemouth bass
- Where to find a guide: Fish On
- Where to stay: Lodging in Stillwater and Ponca City
- Where to eat: Eskimo Joe’s, the original Hideaway Pizza, Granny's Kitchen
- Fun stuff: Oklahoma State University sporting events, Lost Creek Safari, OSU Botanic Garden
Fort Supply Lake
- What to fish: Crappie
- Where to stay: Supply Park Campground
- What to eat: Diarti Italian Cafe, Al’s Steakhouse, PollyAnna Cafe
- Fun stuff: Fort Supply Historic Site
Lake Carl Etling
- What to fish: Catfish
- Where to stay: Hitching Post Lodging & Ranch, Black Mesa Bed & Breakfast,
- Hoot Owl Ranch
- Fun stuff: Black Mesa State Park & Nature Preserve Black Mesa Summit Trail, Dinosaur Tracks, Kenton Museum
Canton Lake
- What to fish: Walleye
- Where to gear up: Gilchrist General Store
- Where to stay: Big Bend Campground, Canadian Campground, Fairview Campground, Longdale Campground, Sandy Cove Campground, Roman Nose State Park
- Where to eat: Noble House Restaurant
- Fun stuff: Lucky Star Casino, Longdale Speedway
