| Leeper Lake | |
|---|---|
  Location within Oklahoma | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Love County, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 33°44′09″N97°07′20″W / 33.735967°N 97.122252°W |
| Status | complete |
Leeper Lake is a reservoir in Love County, Oklahoma. [1] The lake is located south of Thackerville, close to the Red River and the Texas border. [2] [3]
The lake is a popular fishing location, due to its location near the WinStar World Casino. [4]
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