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Birch Reservoir

Lake fishing  Oklahoma · 06:31 - 20:31

Birch Reservoir is a lake in Oklahoma. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
90°
Mon
74%
93°
Tue
74%
95°
Wed
74%
101°
Thu
75%
103°
Fri
76%
102°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
76°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Day 07:46–19:16 Dusk 19:16–21:16

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:39–04:39 Major period 14:39–16:39 Minor period 21:07–22:37 Minor period 08:41–10:11

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
76°
11:00
79°
12:00
82°
13:00
85°
14:00
87°
15:00
88°
16:00
88°
17:00
88°
18:00
88°
19:00
86°
20:00
83°
21:00
81°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
39%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Birch Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Birch Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Birch Reservoir?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Birch Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 46%.