Oklahoma Open Up & Recover Safely Plan for Outdoor Recreational Facilities




Oklahoma Open Up & Recover Safely Plan for Outdoor Recreational Facilities


As Oklahoma is moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are allowing the opening of outdoor recreational facilities. Across the state, nature parks, zoos, gardens, play areas, horse riding stables, mini golf locations, shooting ranges, and marina are allowed to re-open. The opening of sites began on April 24, 2020.


Strict Sanitation Protocols


Each opening location must adhere to a strict sanitation protocol and use social distancing guidelines. Employees will have temperature checks to check for temperatures before working each day.


Also, rental equipment must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use. This will improve the health of visitors to each location. Handwashing facilities are also available to customers. Visitors will be informed of limited access areas on site.


Continue to Maintain Social Distancing Practices


Visitors to the outdoor recreation facilities should continue to maintain the proper social distancing practices. Keeping a space of six feet between persons still holds to be the standard.


Events that gather people in small places may still be postponed for a time within the state. Petting zoos are to remain closed at this time but will be allowed to open during later phases of the Oklahoma Open Up & Recover Safely Plan.


Restaurant Locations Opening


Restaurants across the state began re-opening on May 1. Many dining establishments are taking extra precautions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For some, this will include only allowing seating at every other dining table. Restaurants are also following strict sanitization and disinfecting guidelines as provided by the state of Oklahoma.


Enjoy Lake Texoma & Stay Safe


Come and enjoy the Lake Texoma area, including the outdoor recreational areas on the Oklahoma side of the lake. Call ahead to the locations of your planned visit to ensure the facility is now open. Area businesses are looking forward to your return and providing you with excellent services during this new season! And, as always, stay safe while moving back toward normalcy in life!

 

 




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Lake Texoma Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Texoma Weather Forecast

Sunday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 75

Monday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 89

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 77

Tuesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 89

Tuesday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 77

Wednesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 91

Wednesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 77


Lake Texoma Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 7/6: 618.85 (+1.85)



Lake Texoma

Fishing Report from TPWD (Jul. 2)

FAIR. Water stained; 84 degrees; 2.44 feet above pool. Striper fishing is good on ledges and humps. Fish are moving quickly on contour in 15-20 feet of water, or suspended 30 feet down on deep humps in 50-70 feet of water on live shad. Topwater baits will be hit-and-miss in the mornings and late evenings before dark. Channel and blue catfish are great on points and ledges in 25-30 feet of water using punch bait. Bigger blues are roaming deeper water flats in 50-70 feet of water, cut shad and whole gizzard shad are working. Bass fishing is good near docks and rocks on crankbaits and quick moving baits. Look for pockets of clearer water and fish to be suspended. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Texoma, Guaranteed Guide Service. Striped bass are tough with an inconsistent bite. The flood gates have been closed and the bite should improve as the water settles. Best bite has been with live bait or trolling 20-30 feet of water. Some reports of catches anchored in deep water. Still waiting for the small threadfin shad to run midlake. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Anticipate increased boater traffic this weekend as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day.

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