Quick Facts

• Location: Catfish Bottoms, Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086
• Type: Lake fishing area
• Water Type: Lake of the Arbuckles
• Access: Follow current recreation-area and posted fishing rules
• Fishing License: Oklahoma fishing license requirements apply
• Best For: Catfish, bass, crappie and sunfish
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall; catfish opportunities extend beyond peak warm-weather months
• Common Species Nearby: Channel catfish, largemouth bass, crappie and sunfish
• Tackle Style: Light to medium-heavy freshwater tackle
• Shore Fishing: Available from suitable designated areas
• Night Fishing: Check current access rules
• Amenities: Additional Lake of the Arbuckles recreation opportunities nearby

Overview

Catfish Bottoms Fishing Area provides shore access to the Lake of the Arbuckles near Sulphur, giving anglers a convenient location to explore one of south-central Oklahoma’s well-known fishing lakes.

As the name suggests, catfish are a natural target here, but Lake of the Arbuckles also supports bass, crappie, and panfish. The variety makes the area suitable for anglers using everything from simple bait rigs to artificial lures.

Fishing Tips

Catfish anglers can use bottom rigs with appropriate natural bait and concentrate on deeper edges, changes in bottom contour, and areas where fish can move between shallow and deep water.

Crappie can be targeted with small jigs around structure, while bass anglers can work soft plastics and moving lures along shoreline cover. During summer, evening can be particularly worth trying for catfish.

Bottom Line

A Lake of the Arbuckles fishing area near Sulphur that’s particularly appealing to catfish anglers while also offering opportunities for bass, crappie, and panfish.