Fishing Oknoname 7 Reservoir in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Oknoname 7 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It lies 1,073 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 2 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Oklahoma County standards. Jones is the closest town at 3.9 miles. The big place round here is Oklahoma City, 16 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Oknoname 7 Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Oklahoma County include largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 36°F in January. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On this water that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Lake Hiwassee, 1.7 miles out. Check the position at this water before loading the car.