Greenwood Lake in Okmulgee County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Okmulgee County end of Oklahoma holds Greenwood Lake. The bank is 725 feet above sea level. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 0.9 miles away sits Okmulgee, the nearest town. Morris lies 5.3 miles off, Wilson another 8.5 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Greenwood Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Okmulgee County include orangespotted sunfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Greenwood Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 81°F and January near 36°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Greenwood Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Oknoname 111083 Reservoir is 3.7 miles off. Confirm access to Greenwood Lake locally before you travel.