The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Overholser
Canadian County, Oklahoma · about 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
61°F water, level 1242 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Overholser
Lake Overholser is a lake in Canadian County, Oklahoma, covering about 1,500 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.3 miles. The water sits about 1,240 ft above sea level. Bethany is about 1.9 miles northeast. The closest city is Oklahoma City, about 9 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,240 ft
- County
- Canadian 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 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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
For a lake of this size in Oklahoma, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Overholser
- Bethanyabout 1.9 mi northeast
- Warr Acresabout 2.7 mi northeast
- Yukonabout 3.9 mi west
- Nichols Hillsabout 7.1 mi northeast
- Oklahoma Citynearest city, about 9 mi east
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Questions about Lake Overholser
What fish are in Lake Overholser?
Lakes like Lake Overholser 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 Overholser?
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 Overholser?
About 1,500 acres, with about 6.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Overholser?
Bethany is about 1.9 miles northeast; Warr Acres is about 2.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Overholser today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Overholser on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
