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Kay County · reservoir · 778 acres

Lake Ponca

Stocked 5× since 2023 · ODWC

Lake Ponca is a reservoir in Kay County, Oklahoma, stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass, Hybrid Sunfish and Saugeye — most recently on Dec 31, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ODWC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

102°

81°

18 mph

23%

Sat

Partly cloudy

91°

69°

21 mph

Sun

Clear

94°

67°

10 mph

pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2023: 2 stockings2024: 1 stocking2025: 2 stockings
2025
Dec 31Hybrid Sunfish220
Dec 31Saugeye16,100
2024
Dec 31Saugeye16,162
2023
Dec 31Hybrid Striped Bass8,340
Dec 31Saugeye16,100

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All Oklahoma waters with hybrid striped bass · All Oklahoma waters with hybrid sunfish

Nearby waters

Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OK regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.

Lake Ponca fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Lake Ponca?+

Lake Ponca is stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass, Hybrid Sunfish and Saugeye in Kay County, Oklahoma, most recently on Dec 31, 2025 by ODWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

When does Lake Ponca get stocked?+

Going by 5 records since 2023, stocking at Lake Ponca peaks in December. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Lake Ponca?+

Yes — Oklahoma requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.

Where is Lake Ponca?+

Lake Ponca is a reservoir in Kay County, Oklahoma. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: ODWC · updated Dec 31, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.