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Lake Elmer
Location of Lake Elmer in Oklahoma, USA.
Location of Lake Elmer in Oklahoma, USA.
Lake Elmer
Location in Oklahoma
Location of Lake Elmer in Oklahoma, USA.
Location of Lake Elmer in Oklahoma, USA.
Lake Elmer
Location in the United States
Coordinates 35°52′52″N 97°59′25″W / 35.88111°N 97.99028°W / 35.88111; -97.99028
Type Reservoir
Managing agency Oklahoma Wildlife Department
Built 1962
Max. length 2,820 ft (860 m)
Max. width 2,110 ft (640 m)
Surface area 60 acres (24 ha)
Average depth 6.4 ft (2.0 m)
Max. depth 18 ft (5.5 m)
Water volume 1,080 acre⋅ft (1.33 hm3)
Shore length1 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
Surface elevation 361 m (1,184 ft)
Islands 1 islet
Settlements Kingfisher, Oklahoma
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Elmer is a cool place in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It is a man-made lake, also called a reservoir. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation takes care of it. The town of Kingfisher is only about 4 miles (6.4 km) away.

Discover Lake Elmer

Lake Elmer was built in 1962. It helps manage water and provides a place for outdoor fun. The lake has a surface area of about 60 acres (24 hectares). Its shoreline stretches for 3.4 miles (5.5 km). The lake sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet (341 meters) above sea level.

Building the Lake

When Lake Elmer was first built, it was meant to be a great spot for fishing and recreation. In 1978, the lake was completely drained. This was done to make the shoreline deeper and to build special fishing areas called jetties.

After this work, the lake was filled up again. New fish were added to make sure there were plenty for everyone. This process helped keep Lake Elmer a popular place for fishing and outdoor activities.

Fun at the Lake

Lake Elmer is a great spot for outdoor adventures. It has a boat ramp, which makes it easy to launch boats. There are also two water wells nearby. These wells help keep the lake's water levels just right.

Fishing Adventures

Fishing is one of the most popular activities at Lake Elmer. Many different types of fish live in the lake. The average depth is about 6 feet (1.8 meters), but some spots can be as deep as 18 feet (5.5 meters). This variety in depth creates good homes for many fish.

Fishermen often try to catch these popular fish:

These fish are fun to catch and are a big reason why people visit Lake Elmer.

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