Ward Lake, Oklahoma: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ward Lake lies within the bounds of Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Tulsa County are larger. 0.6 miles away sits Collinsville, the nearest town. Then Owasso, 6.2 miles, and Skiatook, 8.6 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Ward Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Tulsa County include largemouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, gizzard shad and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Ward Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 35°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Ward Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. There are toilets 170 yards off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Oknoname 143019 Reservoir at 4.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Ward Lake if anything is unclear.