Salt Creek Site 12 Reservoir Fishing in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Salt Creek Site 12 Reservoir is set in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. The water sits 981 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It ranks high for size among our Pottawatomie County listings. The closest town, Slaughterville, is 14 miles distant. Lexington is 14 miles away, with Pink at 14 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Salt Creek Site 12 Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Pottawatomie County include bluegill, green sunfish and white crappie. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 37°F on the long-run figures. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Salt Creek Site 15 Reservoir, 1.1 miles away. Check the position at this water before loading the car.