Fishing at Canyon View Site 2 Reservoir, Canadian County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Canyon View Site 2 Reservoir stands in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It sits in rolling hill country. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest place of any size is Geary, 5.7 miles away. Hinton follows at 8.8 miles, then El Reno at 17 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Canyon View Site 2 Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Canadian County include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 36°F on the long-run figures. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Canyon View Site 3 Reservoir is 0.8 miles off. Check the position on this water before loading the car.