Lake George Fishing in Comanche County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Lake George is a Comanche County water, Oklahoma side. It sits at 1,158 feet above sea level. With some 68 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is among the larger waters listed here for Comanche County. Supplies mean a trip to Lawton, 3.8 miles off. Elgin is 9.8 miles away, with Geronimo at 12 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake George

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. 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. Comanche County records list largemouth bass, green sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Lake George the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 84°F; the cold one sits at 38°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake George.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Oknoname 031054 Reservoir at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Lake George for certain.