Reservoir · Oklahoma
Lake Overholser near Oklahoma City
Location Snapshot
Lake Overholser is Oklahoma City’s oldest municipal reservoir, a shallow roughly 1,500-acre lake west of the city connected by canal to Lake Hefner. Channel catfish and hybrid striped bass are central to the stocked fishery, while shallow reservoir habitat gives the lake a distinctly urban warmwater identity.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
63°F
Wind
8 mph SE
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 5 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 5 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Overholser.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Channel catfish and hybrid striped bass are primary and stocked in Lake Overholser near Oklahoma City.
Target species
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Hybrid Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis × Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
Channel catfish and hybrid striped bass are stocked in Lake Overholser near Oklahoma City.
- Stocked
Channel Catfish
Stocked · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
- Stocked
Hybrid Striped Bass
Stocked · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Oklahoma
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Management Category
Municipal water-supply reservoir
Regulation Scope
Lake Overholser near Oklahoma City.
Regulation Summary
An Oklahoma City fishing license is required in addition to a state fishing license, unless exempt. Swimming is prohibited. Confirm current ODWC and City of Oklahoma City rules.
Target Species
Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available