Oak Tree Lake

Oak Tree Lake is a reservoir in Mercer County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Oak Tree Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Oak Tree Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Oak Tree Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Oak Tree Lake

Fish reported from Oak Tree Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Oak Tree Lake, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Oak Tree Lake should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Oak Tree Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Oak Tree Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

After dark, try a nightcrawler or cut bait near a channel turn when fishing Oak Tree Lake for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Oak Tree Lake

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Oak Tree Lake. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Oak Tree Lake that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Oak Tree Lake

Early spring on Oak Tree Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Oak Tree Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Oak Tree Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.