Oknoname 059060 Reservoir Fishing near Buffalo, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Within Woods County, Oklahoma, you have Oknoname 059060 Reservoir. It lies 1,673 feet above sea level. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Oklahoma listings. The closest town, Buffalo, is 17 miles away. It is 128 miles to Wichita, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 059060 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Woods County records list green sunfish, bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 33°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Oknoname 05918 Reservoir is 1.5 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.