Fishing Fort Cobb Reservoir

AKA: Fort Cobb Lake

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Fort Cobb Reservoir, OK

Popular Fish Species Fort Cobb Reservoir, OK

Fort Cobb Reservoir Popular Fish - White Bass

White Bass Fishing

Catching white bass can become addicting, as once you locate a school the fishing can be pretty spectacular. Several successful spawning years have increased the population of white bass in Fort Cobb Reservoir and anglers should expect some great fishing this year. White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. Fish near the bottom at night with live bait. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. When white bass chase schools of bait near the surface, spinners, spoons and small crank baits work well. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.

Fort Cobb Reservoir Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

Fort Cobb Reservoir has held a dependable population of channel catfish for many years now. The typical fish are about 2 pounds, with larger ones caught frequently. For weekend anglers, most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish, as long as the line is strong enough. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment enhances success, especially when you hook one of the big boys. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. The state record channel catfish is over 35 pounds, and Fort Cobb Reservoir holds some pretty big ones. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin.

Fort Cobb Reservoir Popular Fish - Saugeye

Saugeye Fishing

When a female walleye spawns with a male sauger, the result is a hybrid known as saugeye. Fort Cobb Reservoir has a notable population of saugeye, which are pursued by local anglers. Their meat is very tasty, and they put up a good fight. Look for them near bottom on sandy bars and especially along drop offs into river channels. These toothy critters often migrate up-river in winter and spring, congregating in low-current areas. A common method for catching saugeye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting topwater lures, live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, saugeye, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Fort Cobb Reservoir in Oklahoma.

Offering a host of fishing opportunities, Fort Cobb Reservoir, is a 4,000-acre lake in the southwest part of central Oklahoma, at Fort Cobb. There are numerous boat ramps, a marina and rental boats available to the public. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, crappie, saugeye, catfish, sunfish and white bass. Cruise along the 36 miles of shoreline while fishing. There are roads and trails to the water from major roadways around the lake. Many of these afford access for fishing from the bank, as well as portage of canoes and kayaks at some.

Primary fish species residing in Fort Cobb Reservoir

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Fort Cobb Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Paradise Cove Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
918 772-3270

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Blackjack Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Blackjack Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Country Street 2520 Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, north side, off Country Street 2520, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Eagles Nest Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the section corner of the lake, off Eagle View Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Easy Street Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Easy Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Flagpole Campground Boat Ramp, Fort Cobb State Park
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Boat Ramp Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lemon's Landing Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Lemmon Landing Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Cypress Cove Marina & Cabins
6372 E 101st St N
Wagoner, OK 74467
918 687-4073

Pelican Point Marina and Hotel Resort
34179 Marina Drive
Wagoner, Oklahoma 74467
918 485-3006