Fishing Oknoname 111020 Reservoir in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Oknoname 111020 Reservoir is one of the Okmulgee County listings for Oklahoma. It lies 764 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Haskell, is 8.3 miles distant. The big place round here is Broken Arrow, 17 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 111020 Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. County-wide records name orangespotted sunfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 36°F in January. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect this water to follow that timing. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Bixhoma Lake is 5.5 miles off. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.