Lake Bixhoma


Lake Bixhoma, is a public reservoir owned and operated by the city of Bixby, Oklahoma. Lake Bixhoma has of shoreline, a surface area of and a maximum depth of. It is located on Bixhoma Lake Road about 7 miles southeast of Bixby, and 2.2 miles south of U.S. 64 and the community of Leonard, Oklahoma. Built in 1965, it is situated on Leonard Mountain at an elevation of above sea level, nearly above the elevation of Bixby, and was originally built to supply raw water to the city.

Recreation and amenities

is allowed from the bank or by boat, but swimming is prohibited. Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are popular activities. Daily fishing or boating permits are required for all persons intending to engage in those activities on the lake, regardless of age. Permits are issued by the city of Bixby at the City Hall, and as of 2017 were $5.00 per day or $15.00 per year, with no charge for persons ages 65 years old or over and for children age 11 years old and under. Fishing is regulated with a daily bag limit of five fish applied to largemouth or spotted bass, and catfish, in addition to state bag limits on all other species including crappie and panfish. Amenities at the lake include two boat ramps, floating fishing docks, and picnic areas with charcoal grills and fire pits. The area around Lake Bixhoma consists of undeveloped, heavily forested and rocky hills, and when water is flowing from the reservoir outlet the stream below the lake contains a series of small waterfalls accessible by a trail. Access to the lake is open all days from 6:00am – 10:00pm.