Fishing Lake Ellsworth

AKA: Ellsworth Reservoir

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Lake Ellsworth, OK

Popular Fish Species Lake Ellsworth, OK

Lake Ellsworth Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

To fish for catfish on Lake Ellsworth, most any rod and reel will work, as long as the line is strong enough. Flathead catfish and blue catfish also reside here, which may dictate heavier fishing rigs. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment improves success. For channel cats, a medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with Lake Ellsworth catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. The typical fish are about 2 pounds, with larger ones caught frequently. 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.

Lake Ellsworth Popular Fish - Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish Fishing

This year good populations of flathead catfish can be found in Lake Ellsworth. The state record flathead catfish is over 75 pounds. Fishing for flathead catfish is most often productive in the river end of the lake around any kind of structure. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include channel and blue catfish.

Walleye Fishing

Lake Ellsworth is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

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

Fishing is the big draw at Lake Ellsworth, a 5,600-acre reservoir in the southwest corner of Oklahoma, 10 miles north of Lawton. Boating and water sports are a close second. Anglers here primarily target big catfish, and quality bass and crappie. hybrid striped bass (wipers), saugeye and several species of sunfish alSO populate this fishery in good numbers. Explore over 40 miles of shoreline while fishing, boating or hiking. Fishing from the bank is limited to access areas at parks, campgrounds and some primitive camping areas around the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Ellsworth

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Lake Ellsworth Amenities

Marina: NO
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

Collier's Landing
Located mid lake, east side, off Fishermans Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Edgewater Blvd Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Edgewater Blvd, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Fishermans Cove Recreation Area Boat Launch
Located mid lake, east side, off Fishermans Cove Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Ralph's Resort Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off NE Resort Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.