Charles Freeman Number 1 Reservoir Fishing Guide, Canadian County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Out in Canadian County, Oklahoma, sits Charles Freeman Number 1 Reservoir. Country round the bank runs to open plain. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Hinton is the closest place, 7 miles off. It is 41 miles to Oklahoma City, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Charles Freeman Number 1 Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Canadian County include bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 36°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Eugene Powers Reservoir at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at this water may have changed since it was mapped.