Salt Creek Site 3 Reservoir Fishing in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Salt Creek Site 3 Reservoir lies in Pottawatomie County, in Oklahoma. It lies 968 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Maud at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Tecumseh (11 miles) and Pink (14 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Salt Creek Site 3 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Pottawatomie County names bluegill, green sunfish, white crappie and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 37°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Salt Creek Site 2 Reservoir is 1.2 miles distant. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.