Skipout Lake

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Skipout Lake is located in Roger Mills County[1] about 2 miles south and 3 miles east of Reydon in the State of Oklahoma.[2] It is inside the Black Kettle National Grassland,[3] which is managed by the Cibola National Forest.[4] It is 60 acres in size.[3][5][a] The lake is open year round, and has picnic areas, outdoor grills, and boat ramps/docks.[2] Camping and RV facilities are also available.[7]

Skipout Lake is known for its bass population,[5] particularly largemouth bass and white bass, as well as for white crappie.[8] It is a “no-wake” lake with an established 5mph speed limit.[9]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Some sources say 47 or 48 acres in size.[6][1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Black Kettle National Grassland". Lasr.net. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Black Kettle". Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "Cibola National Forest Homepage". US Forest Service. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Some lakes in Oklahoma fly under the radar but are worth a visit". Ed Godfrey, The Oklahoman, July 3, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Seven Great Oklahoma Fishing Destinations". Kelly Bostian, Game&Fish, June 11, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "Stop 14:Skipout Lake". Oklahoma Wildlife Trail. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  7. ^ "Fishing in Skipout Lake". Fishbrain. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Skipout Lake Boating Site". Forest Service. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

Coordinates: 35°38′10″N 99°53′02″W / 35.636°N 99.884°W / 35.636; -99.884

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