Kaiser Reservoir Fishing near Thomas, Oklahoma

• Overview

  In Oklahoma, Kaiser Reservoir falls inside Custer County. It stands 1,706 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Custer County are larger. The nearest town is Thomas, 7.6 miles away. Weatherford is 10 miles away, with Clinton at 13 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Kaiser Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Custer County records list largemouth bass, channel catfish and green sunfish among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Kaiser Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 82°F and January near 35°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Kaiser Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Woldridge Reservoir is 5.5 miles distant. The position on Kaiser Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.