Mannford Water Supply Lake near Mannford: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Creek County end of Oklahoma holds Mannford Water Supply Lake. The setting is farm and woodlot. Mannford lies 2.2 miles from the water. Further out sit Cleveland (12 miles) and Oilton (12 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive. It holds up in poor weather better than open water does.

• Where to Fish on Mannford Water Supply Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Creek County include bluegill, largemouth bass and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of Mannford Water Supply Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 35°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Mannford Water Supply Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Oknoname 037005 Reservoir at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Mannford Water Supply Lake if anything is unclear.