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Great Salt Plains Reservoir

Oklahoma
33.57 km²
36.7332, -98.1947
11 species
NHD 145195421
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About Great Salt Plains Reservoir

Great Salt Plains Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Oklahoma, United States. It covers approximately 33.57 km² (8296 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.7332° N, 98.1947° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Great Salt Plains Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 37m
Dawn12:07
Sunrise12:33
Sunset00:10
Dusk00:36

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  • Dawn11:37 – 13:33Excellent
  • Morning13:33 – 18:22Good
  • Midday18:22 – 21:10Calm
  • Afternoon21:10 – 23:10Good
  • Dusk23:10 – 01:06Excellent
  • Night01:06 – 11:37Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 09:26

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Great Salt Plains Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Great Salt Plains Reservoir include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Oklahoma waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Great Salt Plains Reservoir?

Great Salt Plains Reservoir covers approximately 33.57 square kilometres (8296 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Great Salt Plains Reservoir located?

Great Salt Plains Reservoir is located in Oklahoma, United States, with its centroid at 36.7332°, -98.1947°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF