How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Stillwater, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Stillwater, Oklahoma centers around the productive waters of Lake Carl Blackwell and Boomer Lake, as well as smaller nearby ponds and creeks. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, hybrid striped bass, white bass, and sunfish in a mix of clear, shallow, and wind‑swept prairie impoundments. The area offers year‑round fishing opportunities with easy bank access, boat ramps, and consistent stocking that keeps action steady for both casual and serious anglers. read more...
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Distance to earth:401,763 kmProximity:9.2 %
Moon Phases for Stillwater
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minor Time:01:46 am - 03:46 am
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major Time:09:06 am - 11:06 am
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minor Time:04:27 pm - 06:27 pm
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major Time:09:36 pm - 11:36 pm
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Stillwater
Stillwater, Oklahoma offers anglers a diverse mix of productive fisheries centered around Lake Carl Blackwell to the west of town and Boomer Lake inside the city limits, along with a network of smaller ponds and creeks. These prairie reservoirs are classic multi‑species lakes: shallow coves, standing timber, riprap, and wind‑blown flats all hold fish at different times of year. Understanding seasonal movements and matching presentations to the lake’s stained-to-moderately-clear water is the key to consistent success.
Spring is prime time for largemouth bass and crappie. As water climbs into the 50s and low 60s, bass push into protected coves, flooded brush, and shallow gravel pockets around Lake Carl Blackwell and the upper arms of Boomer Lake. Spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, and squarebill crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns cover water quickly on windy banks, while soft plastics—Texas‑rigged creature baits, stick worms, and finesse jigs—excel when fish get tight to cover. Crappie stack up on brush piles, flooded willows, marina docks, and any vertical timber; a slip bobber and small tube jig or live minnow is a high‑percentage setup, fished just above where you mark fish on electronics.
By early summer, bass slide to primary and secondary points, submerged roadbeds, and channel bends. Look for shad schools on your sonar and work medium‑diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and football jigs along depth breaks in 8–18 feet. On Boomer Lake’s more urban shoreline, dawn and dusk are best; walk‑the‑dog topwaters, poppers, and weightless soft jerkbaits draw explosive strikes around riprap, the dam area, and any visible cover. Catfish action ramps up as water warms. Channel and blue catfish relate strongly to wind‑blown banks, creek mouths, and deeper flats—target these with cut shad, punch bait, or chicken liver on slip‑sinker rigs. Night fishing around the Lake Carl Blackwell dam and main-lake points can be outstanding in hot weather.
Fall brings a shad‑driven feeding spree. White bass and hybrid striped bass often push bait to the surface at first and last light, especially on Lake Carl Blackwell’s main-lake humps and open-water points. Keep a medium spinning combo rigged with a small chrome spoon, inline spinner, or 2–3 inch soft plastic swimbait to cast into active surface feeds. Largemouth bass follow the same forage; squarebills, lipless crankbaits, and chatterbaits burned over shallow flats and along shoreline grass or rock produce some of the heaviest stringers of the year.
Winter fishing around Stillwater demands slower, deeper presentations. Focus on the lake’s steepest structure: dam faces, creek channels, and deep timber. Vertical jigging spoons, small blade baits, and shaky‑head worms will pick off lethargic bass and drum. Catfish concentrate in deeper holes; use heavier weights to keep baits pinned tight to bottom and wait them out. Sunny afternoons that warm the north banks by just a few degrees can pull baitfish and bass shallow enough for a jerkbait or slow‑rolled spinnerbait bite.
- On windy days, treat the windward bank as your primary pattern location—it pushes plankton, bait, and predator fish.
- Bring both power and finesse tackle; Stillwater lakes can switch from reaction bites to pressured fish in the same day.
- Bank anglers should target riprap, fishing piers, inflow areas after rains, and any visible brush or laydowns within casting range.
- For consistent multi‑species action with kids, use small hooks tipped with worms or prepared baits around marina areas and docks where panfish and catfish congregate.
With multiple accessible lakes, year‑round open water, and strong populations of bass, catfish, crappie, and schooling species, the Stillwater area is a practical, productive destination for anglers looking to dial in patterns on classic Oklahoma prairie reservoirs.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Stillwater area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Stillwater. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Stillwater Creek Site 30 Dam - 2.85545478356km , Boomer Creek - 3.22275451491km , Boomer Dam - 3.48457465388km , Stillwater Creek Site 52 Dam - 3.58911086218km , Stillwater Creek Site 29 Dam - 3.97701459937km , Stillwater Creek Site 20 Dam - 4.15332733007km , Oknoname 11906 Dam - 4.26300194313km , Stillwater Creek Site 28 Dam - 4.28714207227km , West Brush Creek - 4.48665363195km , East Brush Creek - 4.48665363195km , Cedar Isle Lake Dam - 5.11724165612km , Stillwater Creek Site 34 Dam - 6.60552961975km , Stillwater Creek Site 24 Dam - 6.97264069898km , Stillwater Creek Site Number 26 Dam - 7.43723157597km , Stillwater Creek Site 35 Dam - 7.54192825207km , Stillwater Creek Site 48 Dam - 7.69023299811km , North Stillwater Creek - 8.72018846457km , Oknoname 11908 Dam - 8.9065335209km , Stillwater Creek Site 10 Dam - 9.48060053557km , Yost Reservoir Dam - 9.55729503266km , Oknoname 11907 Dam - 9.99808999573km , Stillwater Creek Site 11 Dam - 10.08483106833km , Stillwater Creek Site 37 Dam - 10.23411552865km , Stillwater Creek Site 7 Dam - 10.69726494573km , Stillwater Creek Site 8 Dam - 10.72966682871km , Stillwater Creek Site 6 Dam - 11.14173530017km , Stillwater Creek Site 46 Dam - 11.1582301853km , Stillwater Creek Site 55 Dam - 11.2200735355km , Longbranch Site 8 Dam - 11.40687631243km , Stillwater Creek Site 38 Dam - 11.61409237065km , Fourteen Mile Creek Site 2 Dam - 12.01317552657km , Carl Blackwell Dam - 12.21957825428km , Longbranch Site 6 Dam - 12.23907636599km , Stillwater Creek Site 39 Dam - 12.37781384831km , Stillwater Creek Site 3 Dam - 12.5062929334km , Longbranch Site 1 Dam - 12.57243234693km , Little Stillwater Creek - 12.59112244341km , Long Branch Creek Site 9 Dam - 12.69913080601km , Oknoname 11902 Dam - 12.93440606224km , Stillwater Creek Site 40 Dam - 12.97305041921km
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