Lake Jean Neustadt, artificial lake in Carter County, Oklahoma

Lake Jean Neustadt is a 462-acre artificial lake in Carter County, Oklahoma, completed in 1969 and named for local businessman Jean Neustadt. It lies 7 miles north of Ardmore, has 10 miles of shoreline, a mean depth of 10 feet and a maximum depth of 47 feet, and is operated by the city of Ardmore as a water supply. Channel catfish, largemouth bass, sunfish and walleye live in the lake, and boating is popular.

The reservoir was built as part of a water supply project for nearby towns and later became a fishing and recreation spot for the surrounding area. Over time, its role shifted from a purely functional one to a place people visit for leisure.

Lake Jean Neustadt serves as a gathering place for local anglers and families who spend their leisure time by the water. The reservoir is woven into the community's outdoor traditions, where people meet to share stories and enjoy the countryside together.

The lake lies 7 miles (11 km) north of Ardmore in Carter County, reached from the main highway; the city of Ardmore operates it as a water supply. Boating is popular, and anglers fish for channel catfish, largemouth bass, sunfish and walleye. The water averages 10 feet deep and reaches 47 feet at its deepest.

The lake is stocked with saugeye, a hybrid of walleye and sauger, a species not commonly found in other reservoirs across the region. Many anglers come to this lake specifically to catch this fish, which gives the spot a draw that sets it apart from nearby waters.