Salt Creek Site 21 Reservoir Fishing in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Oklahoma holds Salt Creek Site 21 Reservoir, in Pottawatomie County. Elevation runs to 971 feet. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Supplies mean a trip to Maud, 14 miles off. It is 29 miles to Norman, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Salt Creek Site 21 Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Pottawatomie County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish and white crappie. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 38°F. The surface stays open the year round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water. Water temperature lags behind air temperature by days, not hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Salt Creek Site 19 Reservoir, 1.9 miles out. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.