Gish Lake in Creek County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Creek County, Oklahoma, sits Gish Lake. Elevation runs to 850 feet. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Some 3 miles away sits Sapulpa, the nearest settlement. It is 11 miles to Tulsa, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. A short walk from the parking spot changes the water completely.

• Where to Fish on Gish Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Creek County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and gizzard shad among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Gish Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 36°F in January up to 82°F in July. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Gish Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Pretty Water Lake, 1.4 miles away. Nothing on Gish Lake should be assumed from this page alone.