Stillwater Creek Site 20 Reservoir Fishing in Payne County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Stillwater Creek Site 20 Reservoir lies within the bounds of Payne County, Oklahoma. This is rolling hill ground. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Stillwater, 2.5 miles off. The big place round here is Oklahoma City, 54 miles distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Stillwater Creek Site 20 Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Payne County records list bluegill, green sunfish and orangespotted sunfish among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. This water gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 35°F to 82°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Oknoname 11906 Reservoir is 0.7 miles distant. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.