Oklahoma City's three urban reservoirs furnish our drinking water and provide many water recreation activities. The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust manages the reservoirs to maximize recreational activities while protecting the water supply.

Fishing and boating are available at all three reservoirs. Water skiing and jetskiing are enjoyed at Lake Draper, which is our largest lake.

Permits for all lake-related activities are available at conveniently located concession areas which also stock fishing and picnic supplies.

The Police Department's Lake Patrol provides security and enforces permits and lake reservation regulations.

Open Daily - 5 a.m. to 11 p.m

In addition, fishing is available at several neighborhood lakes in the Parks Department's Close to Home program.

"Close to Home" fishing waters are bodies of water designated under a cooperative intensive fisheries management program between Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. These waters include:

Dolese Lake, NW 50th and Meridian
Zoo Lake, 2101 NE 50
Kid's Lake, 2 blocks west on Wilshire from North May
All waters within Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, NW 51 & Stinchcomb Road
North Canadian River, extending downstream from NW 10th Street (including impoundments, ponds and wetlands) to NE 10th Street.