Fishing Tom Steed Reservoir

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Tom Steed Reservoir, OK

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Tom Steed Reservoir Popular Fish - Crappie

Crappie Fishing

Home to many crappie fishing tournaments, anglers can fish for both black crappie and white crappie at Tom Steed Reservoir. These two species tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may catch both species, as they often use the same cover. For best results when fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key, especially when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. This is a good place to catch quantities of nice, fat slabs. 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.

Tom Steed Reservoir 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 Tom Steed Reservoir, 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.

Tom Steed Reservoir Popular Fish - Saugeye

Saugeye Fishing

When a female walleye spawns with a male sauger, the result is a hybrid known as saugeye. Tom Steed 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, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, saugeye, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Tom Steed Reservoir in Oklahoma.

The primary attraction at Great Plains State Park, Tom Steed Reservoir, is an 6,400-acre lake in the southwest corner of OK, 5 miles south of Roosevelt. Boaters, anglers, hikers and sightseers can explore over 30 miles of shoreline and enjoy the great outdoors.

Tom Steed Reservoir, in southwestern Oklahoma, is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a memorable experience in nature. Fishing at Tom Steed Reservoir is a popular activity. Fish species found in Tom Steed Reservoir include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, white bass, wipers and walleye. Whether you prefer fishing from the shoreline or exploring the reservoir by boat, Tom Steed Reservoir provides ample fishing spots and the chance to reel in some impressive catches.

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Tom Steed Reservoir Amenities

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

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Tom Steed Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off E 1556 Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.