Fishing at Reynolds Lake, Cleveland County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  The Cleveland County end of Oklahoma holds Reynolds Lake. The setting is pine and hardwood. It measures about 37 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 0.8 miles keeps the choices simple. Size puts it in the front rank of our Cleveland County list. The nearest town is Pink, 3.9 miles away. The big place round here is Norman, 14 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Reynolds Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. 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. Species logged across Cleveland County include green sunfish, bluegill, largemouth bass and orangespotted sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Reynolds Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 37°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Reynolds Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Hog Creek sits 2.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Reynolds Lake are worth checking on the day.