Guthrie City Lake in Logan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Guthrie City Lake sits in Logan County, out in Oklahoma. It stands 984 feet above sea level. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. Most waters listed here for Logan County are larger. You are 4.1 miles from Guthrie. For a city, Oklahoma City is 25 miles off. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Guthrie City Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Logan County names channel catfish, bluegill and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Guthrie City Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 36°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Guthrie City Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Guthrie Lake, 0.6 miles out. Signs at Guthrie City Lake carry more weight than any list.