It is also a haven for boaters, with both sail boats and motorised boats being seen on the lake.
There is an abundance of game fish in the lake, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish and bluegill. Today, it is a popular recreational spot for city residents, particularly these wanting to go fishing. Lake Hefner Oklahoma City Source: Gau Meo / shutterstock Lake HefnerĪlso located in Oklahoma City, Lake Hefner was built in 1947 to supply water for the city. It was named after Ed Overholser the 16th Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City.ħ. Lake Overholser was formed by the damming of the North Canadian River. Lake Overholser Park is at the south end, which is a popular spot for picnicking. The Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge sits at the north end of the 610 hectare lake, which is a great place for hiking, bird-watching and biking. Locals and visitors alike come to the lake to go boating or fishing for white bass, bluegill, bream, striped bass, catfish and largemouth bass. This is not a large lake, but it quite a beautiful one and is a popular city attraction. Lake Overholser Oklahoma City Source: TexasExplorer98 / Flickr Lake Overholser The lake also features five floating restaurants and is home to a number of islands, including the famous Goat Island. There are 24 boat launching ramps, 14 parks and ten marinas on the lake’s 210 kilometre shoreline. It is one of the deepest lakes in the state, attracting scuba divers from all over the world. Tenkiller Ferry Lake sits in the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains, 193 metres above sea level. It was created in 1952 with the damming of the Illinois River. Tenkiller Ferry Lake Cherokee & Sequoyah Counties Source: gmeador / Flickr Tenkiller Ferry LakeĪlso known as Lake Tenkiller, this reservoir was named after the prominent Tenkiller Cherokee family who owned the land where the lake was formed. If you don’t want to get your feet wet, there are numerous trails that can be hiked or explored on horseback.ĥ. Kayaking, canoeing, swimming and fly fishing are all activities that can be enjoyed at the lake. The lake stretches for 35 kilometres and has a total surface area of 5,700 hectares, with its surroundings being home to many native bird species. Due to its serenity and location, it is a popular destination for locals from neighbouring Texas and Arkansas. One of the deepest and most scenic lakes in the state, Broken Bow Lake sits in the southeast corner of Oklahoma surrounded by forests, mountains and hills. Broken Bow Lake McCurtain County Source: RAphoto77 / shutterstock Broken Bow Lake If you ever plan to visit the state, these are the 15 best lakes in Oklahoma. Most lakes in the state are publicly owned, with some being dotted with state parks and lodges. These vary in size from just 222 hectare to over 42,000 hectare. In fact, the largest number of lakes created by dams of any state in the country happens to be in Oklahoma.Īll natural lakes in Oklahoma are oxbow and playa lakes, though there are over 200 man-made lakes spread across the state. It is home to flatlands, grasslands, mountains and hills, as well as numerous lakes. Today, more than 25 Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma, and the cultural diversity is matched by the state’s vast diversity in landscapes.
Oklahoma is nicknamed ‘Land of the Red Man’ as a result of its actual name, which means red people in Choctaw.
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