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.
Lake Watonga is located in Blaine County adjoining Roman Nose State Park, 7 miles north of Watonga (S18, T17N, S11W). Vegetation around the lake is exuded plains type.
The lake has excellent recreational facilities in connection with Roman Nose State Park. There is a lodge, restaurant, riding stables, cabins, picnic tables, grills, showers, electricity, and one boat ramp. Watonga is the nearest town in which to obtain picnic and fishing supplies. Watonga Lake has winter trout fishing opportunities along with good populations of largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and sunfish.
Lake Watonga was constructed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1955.
Lake Watonga (Google Map) is located in Blaine County adjoining Roman Nose State Park, 7 miles north of Watonga (S18, T17N, S11W). Vegetation around the lake is exuded plains type.
Lake Details
Located
From Watonga – 4 miles north on State Hwy 8, 3 miles northwest on State Highway 8A to Roman Nose State Park.
The lake has excellent recreational facilities in connection with Roman Nose State Park. There is a lodge, restaurant, riding stables, cabins, picnic tables, grills, showers, electricity and one boat ramp. Watonga is the nearest town in which to obtain picnic and fishing supplies. Watonga Lake has winter trout fishing opportunities along with good populations of largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and sunfish.
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- Roman Nose General Store(2738 Lot 301, OK-8A, Watonga, OK 73772)- (580) 623-7750
- Gilchrist General Store(122 W Main St, Canton, OK 73724)- (580) 886-3200
- Walmart Supercenter (Kingfisher)(200 Starlite Dr, Kingfisher, OK 73750)- (405) 375-5743
- Walmart Supercenter (Weatherford)(1349 Eagle Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096)- (580) 772-1408
- Walmart Supercenter (El Reno)(2400 S Country Club Rd, El Reno, OK 73036)- (405) 262-7354
- Walmart Supercenter (Enid)(5505 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid, OK 73703)- (580) 237-7963
- Atwoods (Enid)(5418 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid, OK 73703)- (580) 233-3700
- Academy (Enid)(4406 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid, OK 73703)- (580) 242-8350
- Walmart Supercenter (Yukon)(1200 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 350-1900
- Academy (Yukon)(12324 NW 10th St, Yukon, OK 73099)- (405) 246-1429
Lake Watonga was constructed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1955.
Roman Nose State Park provides level, grassy access around the lake, and also an earthen fishing jetty. Easy access restrooms.
Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day.
Allowed methods: only one rod and reel per person during trout season (other times up to two rods and reels per person), bowfishing.
Note: For additional trout regulations, see Trout Regulations. The dam at Watonga will be under repair until further notice.
CLOSED to hunting or taking wildlife by any means.
See specific WMA regulations for other restrictions that may apply to lakes within WMAs.
