Fishing at Oknoname 12512 Reservoir, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  In Oklahoma, Oknoname 12512 Reservoir falls inside Pottawatomie County. It lies 1,070 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Pottawatomie County are larger. For supplies, Stratford is 15 miles out. Further out sit Konawa (16 miles) and Maud (17 miles). A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 12512 Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Pottawatomie County include bluegill, green sunfish, white crappie, largemouth bass and channel catfish. The county list is broader than any single water. This water gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 38°F. Cold never closes this one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Oknoname 12511 Reservoir, 1.2 miles out. Confirm before you fish this water.