Uncle John Creek Site 5 Reservoir Fishing in Canadian County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  Look for Uncle John Creek Site 5 Reservoir in the Canadian County part of Oklahoma. The water sits 1,201 feet up. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Okarche, 4.3 miles away. The big place round here is Oklahoma City, 29 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Uncle John Creek Site 5 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Canadian County include bluegill, channel catfish and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 36°F. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on this water more years than not. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Uncle John Creek Site 6 Reservoir at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.