The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers, and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check-ins for an individual in a year.
Oklahoma City Fishing License is required in addition to a State Fishing License, unless exempt.
Operated by OKC Water Trust Authority. Lake Hefner is an urban lake bustling with life, rated as one of the best lakes for sailboarding. Boat dock, fishing docks, enclosed heated fishing dock, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, playgrounds, group shelters, nature trail, running track, softball field, golf course with pro shop and cart rental, model airplane field, and soccer field. Boat slips and dry storage are available. Shoreline length is 18 miles, lake acreage 2,500, average depth 29 feet, maximum depth 94 feet, walking/jogging trail 9 miles. Activities: Stars & Stripes Park, fishing, boating, sailing, sailboarding, jogging.
Allowed methods: up to three rods and reels per person with no more than three hooks per line (treble hooks are considered one hook). Bowfishing during daylight hours only. For all special regulations, visit https://www.okc.gov.
Lake Hefner (Google Map) is located between NW Grand Blvd and Hefner Road, and Hefner Parkway (S.H. 74) and MacArthur Avenue.
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Lake Hefner has a marina, fishing docks, enclosed heated fishing dock, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, playgrounds, group shelters, nature trail, running track, sailboard rentals, softball field, golf course with pro shop and cart rental, model airplane field, soccer field and 9 mile walking/biking trail that circles the lake. Boat slips and dry storage are available.
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- Lucky Lure Tackle(9427 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120)- (405) 749-1808
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(7800 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73132)- (405) 773-2625
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(1801 Belle Isle Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118)- (405) 841-6502
- Cabela's(1200 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73114)- (405) 546-3500
- Walmart Supercenter (OKC)(6100 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127)- (405) 491-0320
- Bass Pro Shops(200 Bass Pro Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104)- (405) 218-5200
- Academy (Edmond)(2501 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73013)- (405) 715-4530
- Academy (Yukon)(12324 NW 10th St, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 246-1429
- Walmart Supercenter (Yukon)(1200 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 350-1900
- Walmart Supercenter (Edmond)(1225 W I- 35 Frontage Rd, Edmond, OK 73034)- (405) 348-8005
Annually stocked with walleye and hybrid striped bass. Occasionally stocked with channel catfish.
The eastern shoreline of these lakes provide gentle, drive-up access. The boat launching and dock on Hefner offers additional fishing access. There is 1 lighted fishing pier. In addition to the docks there is a heated enclosed dock.
For more information please contact Oklahoma City Lakes at (405) 755-4014.
Hefner Report
Mar 29. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 56°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level)
Bass, Striped Hybrid, Bass, White Good on in-line spinnerbaits, sassy shad, spinnerbaits around dam, main lake.
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White, Sunfish, Green, Sunfish, Redear Slow on jigs, minnows, PowerBait around coves, docks.
Catfish, Channel Fair on hot dogs, punch bait, shad around dam, docks, main lake.
Report submitted by Tim Campbell (Game Warden Oklahoma County)
