Copan Lake

Attention Non-Residents

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.

Learn More About Public Check-In

Contacts

Game Warden:

(918) 331-5798 (Washington)

LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

Copan Lake (Google Map) is located 2 miles west of US 75 on SH 10.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 50.70 mi.
Volume: 43400.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 33.50 ft.
Surface Area: 4850.00 ac.

Located

Washington County

Recreational Facilities

U.S. Corps of Engineers manages campgrounds, boat ramps and designated swimming areas.

Campgrounds Nearby

Bait & Tackle Nearby

Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.

Copan Bait & Tackle(600 S Caney St, Copan, OK 74022)- (918) 331-6639
Walmart Supercenter (Bartlesville)(4000 Green Country Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006)- (918) 335-6600
Fischer Bait & Tackle(312 E Cherokee Ave, Nowata, OK 74048)- (918) 273-8602
The Tackle Box(7405 OK-88, Oologah, OK 74053)- (918) 559-9505
Walmart Supercenter (Skiatook)(700 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook, OK 74070)- (918) 396-1244
Mister Bass Inc(4000 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook, OK 74070)- (918) 396-3848
Walmart Supercenter (Owasso)(12101 E 96th St N, Owasso, OK 74055)- (918) 272-6609
Lazy J's Tackle(1400 S Reavis Rd, Claremore, OK 74017)- (918) 688-6000
JD Tackel Box(123 N Owalla Ave, Claremore, OK 74017)- (918) 923-4820
Nabatak Outdoors(13055 East, OK-20, Claremore, OK 74017)- (918) 342-5000

Copan Lake Report

Mar 30. Elevation is .5 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 63°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)

Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Fair on live bait, live shad, shad, shrimp, sunfish, worms around channels, docks, main lake, river channel, shorelines.

Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Fair on hair jigs, PowerBait, small lures, tube jigs around brush structure, docks, shorelines.

Report submitted by Lt. Joe Alexander (Game Warden Washington County)

Additional Resources

MAP OF LAKE DEPTH LINES Operator: U.S. Corps of Engineers

USACE Lake Level

Fish Species of Interest

Bass, Largemouth Crappie, Black Crappie, White Bass, White Catfish, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead

Upload Your Catch

Andrew N

Caught 09/28/2025 at: Copan Lake

Zach Florence

Caught 04/27/2025 at: Copan Lake

Steve B

Caught 06/03/2023 at: Copan Lake

Jammie Young

Caught 05/06/2023 at: Copan Lake

Josh Hill

Caught 08/21/2022 at: Copan Lake

Shelby Gillett

Caught 09/05/2021 at: Copan Lake

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