Benge Branch Fishing Guide, Mayes County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Look for Benge Branch in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The ground around here is rolling hill. It is low-lying compared with other Oklahoma water we list. Salina lies 7.8 miles from the water. Broken Arrow sits 43 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Other water within reach: Spavinaw Creek 3 miles away, 8 miles out stands Spavinaw Lake, Saline Creek 9.9 miles away, 17 miles out stands Pryor Creek Number 15 Reservoir and Lake Eucha 17 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Benge Branch

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Flow decides everything here: read the seams before you cast. Where two currents meet, work the crease between them. Species logged across Mayes County include orangethroat darter, fantail darter, green sunfish and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Benge Branch is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 80°F, the coldest about 35°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Benge Branch fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Launching is possible: a slipway lies 0.9 miles off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Spavinaw Creek sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Benge Branch may have changed since it was mapped.