American Horse Lake is Located in Blaine County 10 miles west of Geary. Vegetation around the lake is post-oak-blackjack forest and mixed grass eroded plains types.

The lake has one concrete boat ramp, several picnic tables and one water well. Geary is the nearest town in which to obtain picnic and fishing supplies. The lake supports an abundant population of good-sized bluegill and catchable size largemouth bass.

The lake was constructed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1966 and is very primitive in nature. The closest electric light is several miles away. There are several camping areas that are first come, first serve and is limited to a maximum stay of 3 nights. Cutting of trees or the picking up of dead branches for firewood is not allowed so bring your own firewood.

The lake is also very popular with astronomy clubs due to the dark sky conditions.

Check out some of the astronomy information available for the area:

• Clear Sky Chart for Lake American Horse
• Clear Sky Chart for Oklahoma
• Oklahoma City Astronomy Club
• Yahoo Groups for OKCAC
• Cheddar Ranch Observatory

Lake American Horse is rated the best bluegill lake in Oklahoma.

• • Bluegill
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Crappie
  • Channel Catfish
  • Licenses & Fees
  • Buy Licenses Online
  • State & Lake Records

10 miles west of Geary.

Directions to the Lake American Horse, Oklahoma.