Fishing Oknoname 037079 Reservoir in Creek County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  In Oklahoma, Oknoname 037079 Reservoir belongs to Creek County. What surrounds it is oak and grass. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Bristow, is 2.3 miles away. Kellyville is 10 miles and Mounds 17 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. It fits into a morning if you live close.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 037079 Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and gizzard shad. The county list is broader than any single water. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 81°F in July and bottoms out near 36°F in January. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Oknoname 037080 Reservoir, 0.2 miles away. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.