Lake Texoma
Grayson County, OklahomaView mapDirections
Oklahoma DEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Texoma. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
Lake Texoma in Grayson County, Oklahoma has water-quality measurements published by Oklahoma DEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13 µg/L.
Lake Texoma is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Grayson County, Oklahoma. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 19 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ODEQ, last sampled 2023-10-31. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Lake Texoma has 19 public boat landings, so a lakefront rental is not the only way to get a boat on the water. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Lake Texoma, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Lake Texoma is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch19 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyModerate algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Texoma is safe to swim in today is a call for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Texoma
These are the measurements Oklahoma DEQ publishes for Lake Texoma, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4.2 ft. Phosphorus 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 13 µg/L. TSI 56.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 36µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 13µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 56 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Caney CreekPublic
- Beach View Willowtree AssociationPublic
- Leverich RoadPublic
- Rock Creek RoadPublic
- American Legion Post 231Public
- Elks LodgePublic
Showing 6 of 19 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Texoma
- Preston Bend2.1 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Texoma
Where is Lake Texoma?
- Lake Texoma is a lake in Grayson County, Oklahoma. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oklahoma DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Texoma?
- Lake Texoma in Grayson County, Oklahoma has water-quality measurements published by Oklahoma DEQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 13 µg/L.
Is Lake Texoma safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Texoma?
- Lake Texoma has 19 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Caney Creek, Beach View Willowtree Association, Leverich Road, Rock Creek Road, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Texoma?
- Lake Texoma has 19 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oklahoma's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Texoma?
- Lake Texoma has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Preston Bend. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
413 measurements from 9 monitoring stations, 2012–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- USGS Texas Water Science Center
USGS-TX351 samples · 2012–2023 - OWRB Lakes Monitoring
OKWRB-LAKES_WQX62 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- Secchi disk method
- P, wu, WCA, persulfate CF color
- YSI EXO turbidity sensor, FNU
- OWRB Lakes Field Data Collection
- Determination of Turbidity
Monitoring station identifiers (9)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles