Paden Lake Number 2 near Boley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Okfuskee County end of Oklahoma holds Paden Lake Number 2. The country round it is pine and hardwood from end to end. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The town to know is Boley, 3.6 miles out. Further out sit Prague (7.9 miles) and Okemah (14 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Paden Lake Number 2

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Okfuskee County include bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and warmouth. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On this water a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 37°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Oknoname 107014 Reservoir is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position at this water before loading the car.