Oknoname 123008 Reservoir near Byng: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Pontotoc County end of Oklahoma holds Oknoname 123008 Reservoir. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and hardwood. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Pontotoc County are larger. 3.4 miles away sits Byng, the nearest town. Ada is 6 miles away, with Konawa at 11 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 123008 Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records held for Pontotoc County cover orangebelly darter, bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 38°F on the long-run figures. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On this water that shapes the whole year. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Ada City Lake, 6 miles away. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.