Fishing at Holdenville Waterworks Lake, Hughes County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  The Hughes County end of Oklahoma holds Holdenville Waterworks Lake. It lies 801 feet above sea level. At 20 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Holdenville sits 2.4 miles out. Beyond it, Wewoka at 9.9 miles and Wetumka at 15 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Holdenville Waterworks Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. County-wide records name channel catfish, largemouth bass and orangespotted sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Holdenville Waterworks Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 38°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Holdenville Waterworks Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lake Holdenville, 1.6 miles away. Confirm before you fish Holdenville Waterworks Lake.