Fishing at Oknoname 12 Reservoir, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Out in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, sits Oknoname 12 Reservoir. The setting is open plain on every side. At about 31 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It is among the larger waters listed here for Oklahoma County. Warr Acres lies 5.6 miles from the water. Beyond it, Bethany at 5.7 miles and Piedmont at 6.1 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 12 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Oklahoma County names largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 83°F at the top of summer and 36°F at the bottom of winter. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Oknoname 14 Reservoir, 1.1 miles out. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.