Fishing at Oknoname 083005 Reservoir, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Out in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, sits Oknoname 083005 Reservoir. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and hardwood. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Edmond, is 9.1 miles distant. After that come Luther at 9.4 miles and Guthrie at 11 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 083005 Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open biodiversity records for Oklahoma County list largemouth bass, green sunfish and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 36°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Oknoname 083006 Reservoir at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.