Oknoname 05912 Reservoir, Oklahoma: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Oknoname 05912 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Woods County, Oklahoma. It stands 1,706 feet above sea level. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by Oklahoma standards. The nearest place of any size is Buffalo, 16 miles away. Woodward is 26 miles and Mooreland 27 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 05912 Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Woods County include green sunfish, bluegill and Rio Grande longear sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 33°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Oknoname 05914 Reservoir at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.