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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hefner
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · about 2,300 acres (3.6 sq mi)
63°F water, level 1200 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Hefner
Lake Hefner is a lake in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, covering about 2,300 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 9.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,200 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The Village is about 1.4 miles east. The closest city is Oklahoma City, about 7 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,300 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,200 ft
- County
- Oklahoma 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 7 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hefner
- The Villageabout 1.4 mi east
- Nichols Hillsabout 1.6 mi east
- Warr Acresabout 2.2 mi south
- Bethanyabout 2.9 mi southwest
- Oklahoma Citynearest city, about 7 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Hefner
What fish are in Lake Hefner?
Lakes like Lake Hefner usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Hefner?
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 Lake Hefner?
About 2,300 acres, with about 9.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hefner?
The Village is about 1.4 miles east; Nichols Hills is about 1.6 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hefner today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hefner on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
