The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Canton Lake
Blaine County, Oklahoma · 7,910 acres (12.4 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Canton Lake
Canton Lake spreads over 7,910 acres in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Canton Dam holds it back on the North Canadian River. Canton Lake was formed by Canton Dam on the North Canadian River, completed in 1948.
From end to end it runs about 5.4 miles with roughly 21 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,620 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Fairview, is about 11 miles northeast. Enid, the nearest city, is about 43 miles northeast.
- Size
- 7,910 acres (12.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,620 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Canton Dam, North Canadian River
- County
- Blaine County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Canton Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Canton Lake
- Fairviewabout 11 mi northeast
- Okeeneabout 14 mi east
- Talogaabout 18 mi west
- Watongaabout 19 mi southeast
- Enidnearest city, about 43 mi northeast
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Questions about Canton Lake
What fish are in Canton Lake?
Canton Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Canton Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Canton Lake?
7,910 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Canton Lake?
Fairview is about 11 miles northeast; Okeene is about 14 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Canton Lake today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Canton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
