Frenchie Hickman Number 1 Reservoir, Oklahoma: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Frenchie Hickman Number 1 Reservoir belongs to Canadian County, Oklahoma. The water sits 1,401 feet up. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Canadian County list. The nearest town is Union City, 12 miles away. Then Hinton, 12 miles, and El Reno, 13 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Frenchie Hickman Number 1 Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Canadian County include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 82°F at the top of summer and 36°F at the bottom of winter. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. 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. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, H Hoehner Reservoir at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at this water as something to verify.