Oknoname 04702 Reservoir near Enid: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Oknoname 04702 Reservoir is a Garfield County water, in Oklahoma. The bank is 1,293 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Garfield County are larger. Enid lies 8.7 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Oklahoma City, 73 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 04702 Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Garfield County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, orangespotted sunfish, green sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and black bullhead. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 33°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Oknoname 04703 Reservoir, 5.3 miles out. Check the position on this water before loading the car.