Fishing at Oknoname 16 Reservoir, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Oknoname 16 Reservoir falls in Oklahoma County, part of Oklahoma. The bank is 1,083 feet above sea level. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For supplies, Edmond is 5.3 miles out. Oklahoma City is the closest city, 16 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 16 Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name largemouth bass, green sunfish and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At this water the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 36°F in January and 82°F in July. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is J-M Ranch Lake, 2.1 miles out. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.