Fay Abbott Reservoir, Oklahoma: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Fay Abbott Reservoir falls in Caddo County, part of Oklahoma. It stands 1,552 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Caddo County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Hinton, is 3.1 miles distant. Geary lies 12 miles off, El Reno another 20 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fay Abbott Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Caddo County: green sunfish, largemouth bass and channel catfish. The county list is broader than any single water. On Fay Abbott Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 35°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Fay Abbott Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Oknoname 015003 Reservoir at 2.3 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Fay Abbott Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.