Fishing Lake Hudson

AKA: Markham Ferry Reservoir

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Lake Hudson, OK

Popular Fish Species Lake Hudson, OK

Lake Hudson Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Hudson, one of the top bass lakes in the state, is a popular bass fishing tournament lake with annual events held by local and state fishing organizations. Both weekend and tournament anglers are catching bass in good numbers. Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being weighed in. A history of careful fisheries management by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. In Lake Hudson, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Crappie Fishing

Lake Hudson has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. When fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. With a history of good crappie fishing, Lake Hudson continues to impress crappie enthusiasts this year. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Lake Hudson Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Hudson, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.

Lake Hudson Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass, hybrid striped bass, paddlefish and saugeye at Lake Hudson in Oklahoma.

Weekend anglers and bass tournament trails consider Lake Hudson, AKA Markham Ferry Reservoir, a premiere bass fishing lake. Good catch rates and quality largemouth bass rank the lake among the top in the state. With over 200 miles of shoreline wrapped around this 12,000-acre lake, anglers can find plenty of water to fish from the bank or a boat.

Markham Ferry Reservoir is located only a half hour from the Broken Arrow-Tulsa area, in the northeast part of the state. Boat docks and brushy shorelines are favorite hangouts of bass when they are shallow. In summer and during winter they move deeper around river channels, ledges and submerged islands and points. Kayaks and canoes can be portaged from some of the same areas open to the public for fishing from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Hudson

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Lake Hudson Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Highway 82 Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Highway 82, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Launch 1 Hudson Lake
Located mid lake, east side, off N Grace Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Snowdale Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off S 439 Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.