About Lake Texoma

Short trip from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Oklahoma City

Located on the Texas and Oklahoma border about an hour from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texoma (or Texomaland to locals) is situated on the Red River.

Created in the 1940s by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and hydro-electric power, Lake Texoma, the nation's 12th largest lake, covers 89,000 acres and roughly 580 miles of shoreline. Due to the close proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth, it draws more than 6 million visitors a year and is known as "the Playground of the Southwest".

Power boating, sailing, personal watercraft, water skiing and wind surfing

Lake Texoma is known for its amazing recreational opportunities for home owners and the general public. There are more than two dozen marinas and plenty of public boat ramps on both the Oklahoma and Texas sides of the lake. Power boating, sailing, camping, water skiing, wind surfing, golfing, and visiting either of the wildlife refuges or state parks are also popular.

While it is known as the "Striper Capital of The World" for its ideal Striped Bass fishing, more than 70 species, including largemouth, white and spotted bass, black and white crappie, and channel, blue, and flathead catfish make for a great lake to fish.

Resorts, Regattas, and Fobb Bottom

Fobb Bottom, located on the Oklahoma side of the lake, draws a large crowd of college students during spring break and the Fourth of July holiday.

Lake Texoma hosts the Lakefest Regatta, a charity regatta that attracts up to 100 keelboats and more than 500 sailors each spring, and has raised more than $2 million dollars since it began.

Lake Texoma is home to 26 resorts, many restaurants and cafes, 56 parks, and a golf course community.

Providing Something for Everyone

Whether you wish to enjoy skiing or boating, the best striped bass fishing around, or visiting a nature preserve, Lake Texoma has something for everyone.