Morris Lake, Oklahoma: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Morris Lake in the Okmulgee County part of Oklahoma. It lies 709 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 35 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It ranks high for size among our Okmulgee County listings. Morris sits 1.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Okmulgee at 5.4 miles and Wilson at 13 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Morris Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Reported across Okmulgee County: orangespotted sunfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, warmouth and Rio Grande longear sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Morris Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 82°F for July and 36°F for January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Morris Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Oknoname 111083 Reservoir is 4.3 miles distant. Ask locally about Morris Lake if anything is unclear.