Paden Lake Number 1 near Boley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Paden Lake Number 1 is set in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Height above sea level is 912 feet. Small at around 22 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. About 0.9 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Boley sits 3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Norman, 54 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Paden Lake Number 1

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Okfuskee County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 82°F and January at 37°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Paden Lake Number 2, 0.7 miles out. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.