Spring Creek Lake in Roger Mills County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Oklahoma, Spring Creek Lake falls inside Roger Mills County. It lies 2,198 feet above sea level. The water covers some 39 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It sits higher than most water we list in Oklahoma. Canadian lies 32 miles from the water. Wheeler lies 33 miles off, Shattuck another 35 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Spring Creek Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Roger Mills County include largemouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish and plains darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Spring Creek Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 34°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Spring Creek Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Upper Washita Site 40 Reservoir, 3 miles out. The position on Spring Creek Lake is worth confirming on the day.