Fishing at Cartwright Reservoir, Blaine County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Cartwright Reservoir falls in Blaine County, part of Oklahoma. It lies 1,683 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Blaine County are larger. Weatherford at 5.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Oklahoma City, 62 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Cartwright Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Blaine County names green sunfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, orangespotted sunfish and common carp. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Cartwright Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 82°F and January at 35°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Cartwright Reservoir. Autumn cools the shallows first, so work deeper as it goes on.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Crissman Reservoir is 1.2 miles off. Confirm access to Cartwright Reservoir locally before you travel.