1.75 hrs. S. of Tulsa, 2 hrs. S of OKC, OK , Eufaula, OK (Pittsburg County)

Lake Eufaula , sometimes referred to as Eufaula Lake, is a  reservoir  in  Oklahoma . It is located on the  Canadian River , 27 mi (43 km) upstream from its confluence with the  Arkansas River  and near the town of  Eufaula . The lake covers parts of  McIntosh County ,  Pittsburg ,  Haskell  and  Okmulgee  counties and drains 47,522 square miles (123,080 km 2 ). Water sources include the  Canadian ,  North Fork Canadian  and  Deep Fork  rivers. [1]  It is the largest-capacity lake in the state of Oklahoma with a volume of 2,099,000 acre feet (2.589×10 9  m 3 ), a surface area of 102,000 acres (410 km 2 ) and 600 miles (970 km) of shoreline. [2]

Activities at Lake Eufaula include boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting, golfing and horseback riding. Picnic areas are available throughout the area. Facilities include marinas, boat ramps, swim beaches, tent and RV campsites, cabins, group shelters, restrooms, showers and an enclosed fishing dock. These can be found at  Lake Eufaula State Park [7]  and the physically-separate  Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park . [8]

A well-known tournament lake, Lake Eufaula draws anglers from across the United States to test their skills at catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, crappie, catfish, sandbass, stripers (below the dam), and other species.

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Eufaula Lake is the largest lake located entirely in the State of Oklahoma. It is located on the Canadian River, 27 miles upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River. With over 600 miles of shoreline and 102,000 surface acres, Eufaula offers a variety of recreational opportunities for everyone. The shoreline ranges from vast expanses of sandy beaches to rocky bluffs. Boaters traveling through the Standing Rock area can admire the beauty that was admired by Spanish explorers. Over 250 housing developments with lake homes are located in close proximity to the shoreline. Most of these areas are within walking distance to the lake. Many offer public boat ramp access within the development. Mowing and boat dock permits allow property owners to mow government property below their lots and place private boat docks within walking distance of their property. Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishery. Crappie, sand bass, catfish and black bass in the lake reach record size. Below the dam, striped bass reaching over 40 pounds have been caught in the tailwaters. This fishery is popular year-round with catfish, sand bass and crappie being the most popular species. Visitors to Eufaula Lake should plan to take advantage of the opportunity to sight see in the historic town of Eufaula, where many antique shops and unique restaurants offer something for everyone. Other points of interest include the towns of McAlester and Krebs, where Italian restaurants are known worldwide. Robber's Cave State Park and two state parks located on Eufaula Lake offer a variety of recreational experiences, including golf courses, swimming pools, and hiking trails. Visitors in the fall will be treated to a collage of colors as the surrounding hills provide unparalleled beauty of fall foliage.  Call Bob Bahe at 918-470-4711 or Toll Free at 844-WCR-LAND.