Fishing at Willow Lake, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

• Overview

  This water sits in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It sits in dry hill. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Oklahoma County standards. Some 3.2 miles away sits Warr Acres, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Bethany (3.5 miles) and The Village (4.3 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Willow Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Oklahoma County include largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Willow Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 36°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Willow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Silver Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Willow Lake before loading the car.