Dicks Pond Fishing in Johnston County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  You will find Dicks Pond in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It stands 640 feet above sea level. Around 25 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It lies lower than most water we list in Oklahoma. Tishomingo lies 2.6 miles from the water. Madill is 11 miles and Oakland 11 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Dicks Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover common carp, bluegill, gizzard shad and channel catfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Take Dicks Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 39°F to 82°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Dicks Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A picnic site 0.9 miles off makes this workable with family in tow. Toilets show in mapping about 0.9 miles away. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lost Lake, 3 miles out. Ask locally about Dicks Pond if anything is unclear.