The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Copan Lake
Washington County, Oklahoma · about 4,130 acres (6.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Copan Lake
Copan Lake is a lake in Washington County, Oklahoma, covering about 4,130 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.7 miles with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 710 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Caney, is about 3.1 miles north. Tulsa, the nearest city, is about 50 miles south.
- Size
- About 4,130 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Oklahoma mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:00 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Copan Lake
- Caneyabout 3.1 mi north
- Deweyabout 6.3 mi south
- Bartlesvilleabout 9.5 mi south
- Sedanabout 17 mi northwest
- Tulsanearest city, about 50 mi south
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Questions about Copan Lake
What fish are in Copan Lake?
Lakes like Copan Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Copan 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 Copan Lake?
About 4,130 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Copan Lake?
Caney is about 3.1 miles north; Dewey is about 6.3 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Copan Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Copan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
