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Wes Watkins Lake
Oklahoma
About this destination
Wes Watkins Lake is a reservoir located in central Oklahoma, near the city of McLoud. The lake covers approximately 1,142 acres and has a shoreline of 14.5 miles. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping, and is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. The lake also has several boat ramps, picnic areas, and hiking trails. It is named after Wes Watkins, a former U.S. Representative from Oklahoma who advocated for the construction of the lake.