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.
From Gotebo- 7 miles north on State HWY 54, 2 miles east on co. rd. 1280.
There is a boat ramp and dock, access around the north, east, and south side of the lake along with a fishing jetty. Roads were renovated in 2018, ramp, dock, and ADA parking renovated in 2011.
Vanderwork Lake (Google Map) is located 7 miles north of Gotebo on State HWY 54, 2 miles east on county road 1280.
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There is a boat ramp and dock, access around the north, east, and south side of the lake along with a fishing jetty. Roads were renovated in 2018, ramp, dock, and ADA parking renovated in 2011.
Bait & Tackle shops are displayed by distance, starting with the closest.
- 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
- Tom Steed Bait Shop(1609 US-183, Mountain Park, OK 73559)- (580) 569-2690
- Castaway Bait Shop(619 E 1st St, Granite, OK 73547)- (580) 878-2248
- Dj's Bait Shop(104 Brookdale Rd, Apache, OK 73006)- (580) 588-2121
- Little Dam Bait Shop(Medicine Park, OK 73557)- (580) 529-3267
- Walmart Supercenter (Elk City)(210 Regional Dr, Elk City, OK 73644)- (580) 225-3003
- Ralph's Resort(263 East NE Resort Rd, Elgin, OK 73538)- (580) 492-4763
- Porter Hill Bait Shop(12027 US-62, Elgin, OK 73538)- (580) 492-4861
- Brian's Bait Shop(200 Zinn Ave, Blair, OK 73526)- (580) 563-5005
Vanderwork, Washita County, 580-529-2795
Channel and/or blue catfish: six combined per day.
Allowed methods: up to two rods and reels per person, bowfishing.
Open only from Sept. 1 through the end of spring turkey season each year. Deer hunting restricted to shotgun, muzzleloader, or archery only.
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