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.
Contacts
McGee Creek Lake (Google Map) is located 4.5 miles north of SH 3 on McGee Creek Lake Rd.
Lake Details
Located
Oklahoma State Parks manages campgrounds with full RV hookups, boat ramps and picnic areas.
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- Playin Hooky Bait Tackle and More(1071 S Mississippi Ave, Atoka, OK 74525)- (580) 239-0104
- Walmart (Atoka)(1983 S Mississippi Ave, Atoka, OK 74525)- (580) 889-6676
- Walmart Supercenter (Hugo)(1911 E Jackson St, Hugo, OK 74743)- (580) 326-6494
- Red Barn Propane - Bait, Tackle(2926 US-Hwy 70, Hugo, OK 74743)- (580) 317-9479
- Walmart Supercenter (Durant)(3712 W Main St, Durant, OK 74701)- (580) 920-0234
- Atwoods (McAlester)(1510 S George Nigh Expy, McAlester, OK 74501)- (918) 429-1000
- Rebel Bait Shop(400 Main St, Haileyville, OK 74546))- (918) 297-7405
- Scotty's Blue River One Stop(4501 S Bullard Chapel Rd, Tishomingo, OK 73460)- (580) 371-9288
- Sardis Lake Custom Lures(481 SE SW 240th Rd, Tuskahoma, OK 74574)- (918) 942-8118
- Walmart Supercenter (McAlester)(432 S George Nigh Expy, McAlester, OK 74501)- (918) 423-8585
Annual stocking of Florida strain largemouth bass.
McGee Creek Reservoir, Atoka County 580-889-5822
McGee Creek Report
Jul 31. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 83°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Good on minnows, small lures, tube jigs, other around brush structure, main lake, standing timber.
Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted Fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, other around brush structure, docks, main lake, points, riprap, standing timber.
Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Good on chicken liver, live bait, live shad, stinkbait, sunfish, worms around channels, docks, main lake, rocks.
Comments: Some days are tough due to the heat, so early mornings have been the most productive. Anglers are catching crappie in 10–12 feet of water around brush piles and standing timber, with minnows producing the best results.
Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk (Game Warden Atoka County)
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