Fishing Oknoname 121007 Reservoir in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Oknoname 121007 Reservoir is one of the Pittsburg County listings for Oklahoma. The bank gives way to oak and grass. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Oklahoma standards. The nearest place of any size is Hartshorne, 3.1 miles away. Krebs follows at 12 miles, then Wilburton at 12 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 121007 Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Pittsburg County list green sunfish, orangespotted sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill and white crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 81°F in July and bottoms out near 38°F in January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On this water that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Dow Lake is 3.8 miles distant. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.