Fort Supply Reservoir in Woodward County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Fort Supply Reservoir is a Woodward County water, Oklahoma side. The setting is farm and woodlot. About 2.6 sq miles, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The shoreline runs about 8.6 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It is the biggest water on our Woodward County list. For supplies, Woodward is 12 miles out. Buffalo lies 21 miles off, Mooreland another 21 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Fort Supply Reservoir

  The books put it at 32 ft. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Woodward County names largemouth bass, channel catfish, common carp and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Fort Supply Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 81°F and January near 33°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Fort Supply Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  It is in public hands, so the usual state rules apply. Fort Supply State Wildlife Management Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Oknoname 05931 Reservoir is 8.8 miles off. Signs at Fort Supply Reservoir carry more weight than any list.