Uncle John Creek Site 7 Reservoir Fishing near Okarche, Oklahoma

• Overview

  The Canadian County end of Oklahoma holds Uncle John Creek Site 7 Reservoir. Land around it is dry hill. Roughly 28 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is among the larger waters listed here for Canadian County. Okarche lies 4.5 miles from the water. After that come El Reno at 9.7 miles and Piedmont at 11 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Uncle John Creek Site 7 Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Canadian County cover bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass and orangespotted sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 36°F in January. It fishes twelve months of the year. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Uncle John Creek Site 6 Reservoir, 1.9 miles out. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.