Pretty Water Lake near Sapulpa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Pretty Water Lake lies in Creek County, in Oklahoma. The land about it is dry hill. About 19 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Few waters listed in Creek County are bigger. The nearest town is Sapulpa, 3.2 miles away. Tulsa sits 12 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Pretty Water Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records held for Creek County cover bluegill, largemouth bass and green sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Pretty Water Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 82°F and January near 36°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Time your trip to Pretty Water Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything 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. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lake Sahoma at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Pretty Water Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.