Crissman Reservoir Fishing near Weatherford, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Crissman Reservoir is set in Custer County, Oklahoma. The bank gives way to open valley. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. On size it sits at the modest end of our Custer County list. The town to know is Weatherford, 4 miles out. Oklahoma City is the closest city, 63 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Crissman Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Custer County list largemouth bass, channel catfish, green sunfish and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Crissman Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 35°F on the long-run figures. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Crissman Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Cartwright Reservoir, 1.2 miles away. For Crissman Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.