Woldridge Reservoir in Custer County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Woldridge Reservoir is one of the Custer County waters in Oklahoma. It sits at 1,765 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Oklahoma listings. Nearest place of any size is Thomas, 4 miles away. It is 75 miles to Oklahoma City, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Woldridge Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. County-wide records name largemouth bass, channel catfish, green sunfish and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Woldridge Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 35°F on the long-run figures. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Woldridge Reservoir rarely departs from it. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Woldridge Reservoir is 0.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish Woldridge Reservoir.