Lower Black Bear Creek Site 5 Reservoir Fishing in Pawnee County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Lower Black Bear Creek Site 5 Reservoir is one of the Pawnee County listings for Oklahoma. The ground round it is rolling hill. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Pawnee, 2.7 miles away. The big place round here is Tulsa, 50 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lower Black Bear Creek Site 5 Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Pawnee County cover green sunfish, largemouth bass, orangespotted sunfish and bluegill. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 35°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Pawnee Lake, 2.5 miles away. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.