Scott Dam Fishing near Watonga, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Set in Dewey County, Scott Dam is an Oklahoma water. It stands 1,722 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Dewey County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Watonga, 7.1 miles away. For a city, Oklahoma City is 63 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Scott Dam

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. 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. County-wide records name largemouth bass, green sunfish and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Scott Dam gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 35°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Scott Dam by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Club Lake at 8.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Scott Dam are worth checking on the day.