Fishing at Oknoname 083053 Reservoir, Logan County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Oknoname 083053 Reservoir lies in Logan County, in Oklahoma. Height above sea level is 1,047 feet. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Start from Crescent, 5.5 miles down the road. For a city, Oklahoma City is 39 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 083053 Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Logan County include channel catfish, bluegill and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 35°F to 83°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect this water to follow that timing. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Oknoname 083052 Reservoir is 3.9 miles distant. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.