Wesley Littlefield

Lake Lawtonka is just a little out of the way (not much) for many Oklahomans, but fishing here often is excellent for bass, white bass, saugeye, crappie and catfish.

Canton Lake in northwestern Oklahoma is a bit off the state’s beaten path of popular fishing lakes. But that’s a shame because you can catch walleye, bass and much more if you follow our suggestions.

Oologah Lake isn’t the most famous fishing hole in Oklahoma. But it’s a great spot near Tulsa to catch a mess of largemouth and white bass, catfish, crappie and more.

Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees (Grand Lake for short) is simply one of the biggest and best fishing holes in Oklahoma. It’s famous for bass, catfish, crappie, paddlefish and more.