Flotilla 16-2, Serving Oklahoma's Green Country
Lake Fort Gibson Information
Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma’s Green Country, Lake Fort Gibson is in the Arkansas River Basin on the Grand (Neosho) River in Cherokee County. Lake Fort Gibson is about eight miles East of Wagoner, five miles North of the town of Fort Gibson and twelve miles Northeast of Muskogee. State and Federal highways make access to Lake Fort Gibson very convenient.
Constructed by the Corps of Engineers, Fort Gibson Dam was built for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Dam construction started in 1942, was suspended during World War II, and completed on 2 September 1953. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed Lake Fort Gibson’s clear waters and numerous camping and recreational facilities along its shores.
Lake Fort Gibson is the seventh largest Oklahoma lake by surface area. At normal level, Lake Fort Gibson is 20,000 acres in size and approximately 35 miles from the dam to the upper headwaters. A clear water lake, Lake Fort Gibson is blessed with good fishing (black bass, white bass, crappie and catfish, in particular). Numerous fishing tournaments are held on Fort Gibson each year.
Two state parks are located on the lower portions of Lake Fort Gibson. Sequoyah and Sequoyah Bay state parks each contain one marina, numerous boat ramps, swimming areas and excellent camping facilities ranging from primitive sites to full hook-ups. Sequoyah park is a peninsula located between the main lake body on the West and Fourteen Mile Creek branch on the East side and includes horse-back riding, golf and bicycle trails. Bounded on the North by State Highway 51, Sequoyah presents a unique natural habitat and large deer population unmatched by any other park in Oklahoma. Western Hills Guest Ranch, a state owned and operated hotel facility, sits on the Southern tip of the peninsula.
Being a Corps of Engineers lake, the shoreline of Lake Fort Gibson is undeveloped. The pristine shoreline beauty ranges from sheer rock cliffs to rolling, tree-lined hills to flat farm lands. There are seven operating marinas on the lake and at least six Corps of Engineers recreational areas offering swimming, camping and picnicking facilities.
Most boat traffic on Lake Fort Gibson is less than 26 foot vessels. You can always find a calm area for skiing, swimming or rafting.
Lake Fort Gibson has something for everyone. If you have not experienced Lake Fort Gibson, you owe it to yourself to make Lake Fort Gibson a part of your boating plans.
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