Foss Lake (Google Map) is located 23 miles west of Clinton on Highway 73.
Lake Details
Volume: 256400.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 89.00 ft.
Surface Area: 8800.00 ac.
Located
Foss Lake is surrounded by Foss State Park. There are campgrounds with full RV hookups, a swimming area, fishing docks and a marina with a cafe.
- Walmart Supercenter (Elk City)(210 Regional Dr, Elk City, OK 73644)- (580) 225-3003
- Lead Babies Slabs(215 E Main St, New Cordell, OK 73632)- (580) 832-5177
- Walmart Supercenter (Weatherford)(1349 Eagle Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096)- (580) 772-1408
- Castaway Bait Shop(619 E 1st St, Granite, OK 73547)- (580) 878-2248
- Gilchrist General Store(122 W Main St, Canton, OK 73724)- (580) 886-3200
- Roman Nose General Store(2738 Lot 301, OK-8A, Watonga, OK 73772)- (580) 623-7750
- Brian's Bait Shop(200 Zinn Ave, Blair, OK 73526)- (580) 563-5005
- Tom Steed Bait Shop(1609 US-183, Mountain Park, OK 73559)- (580) 569-2690
- Walmart Supercenter (Altus)(2500 N Main St, Altus, OK 73521)- (580) 482-8189
- Walmart Supercenter (Woodward)(3215 Williams Ave, Woodward, OK 73801)- (580) 254-3331
Fall gillnetting every year to evaluate fish population. Cedar trees are added to refurbish existing habitats.
Next to the boat ramp at the Marina, there is a covered and lighted fishing dock with a sidewalk for easy access. The Marina also offers an indoor fishing dock.
Foss Lake Report
Apr 20. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 55°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level)
Bass, Striped Hybrid Good on flukes, shrimp around main lake, points, rocks.
Catfish, Channel Good on cut bait, stinkbait.
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Fair on jigs, minnows.
Comments: Walleye good off the rocks and trolling.
Report submitted by Clint Carpenter (Game Warden Custer County)
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Wesley Wheeler
- Caught at: Foss Lake
