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Sardis Lake Sardis Lake, a US Army Corps of Engineers Lake, is located 5 miles north of Clayton and offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities. There are three areas for your enjoyment, Potato Hills Central, South, and Sardis Cove. Each is located in a unique setting with sites by the water's edge.
Of course fishing is the big attraction. That's what most of the 400,000 plus visitors have be enjoying annually at Sardis Lake. The 14,000 acres of water offers excellent crappie, catfish, sandbass, and last but not least bass. Of the top 20 largest bass caught in Oklahoma, 5 came from Sardis Lake.
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Standing timber is abundant at Sardis and yields some of the best big-bass cover. Look for lots of timber in areas where there is a sharp change in depth such as points, humps, creek channels and other underwater structure.
Many anglers prefer to use large plastic worms or large plastic lizards in pursuit of Sardis' trophy bass. Still others prefer large jig-and-pig combinations or large white or chartreuse willow-leaf spinnerbaits. Regardless of which bait you pick, make sure you have it on heavy-duty equipment with good, quality line. A big Sardis bass can destroy cheap reels and line in short order. Click here to get a Sardis Lake map. |
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Robbers Cave Robbers Cave State Park comes by its name honestly. Frank and Jesse James and Belle Starr all hid out in this famous cave.
Its proximity to roads leading into Texas made the cave a popular place to stash loot. During the Civil War, deserters from both sides hid here.
The 12-mile Robbers Cave trail system offers a network of nature walks near the notorious cave, as well as a backpacking trail that meanders over the park's rugged terrain. Twenty-five miles of horse trails traverse the park and adjoining areas.
The 8,400-acre park has fishing and swimming in Lake Carlton and Lake Wayne Wallace. back to top..
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Kiamichi Valley The Kiamichi Mountains and other ranges, such as the Black Fork and Winding Stair Mountains reach down into Pushmataha County. You'll find a lot of public access wilderness to enjoy, some of which requires a permit. The Ouachita National Forest is just over an hour away, while the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area lies closer.
The mountains are an important forestry resource and lumber from the area reaches markets overseas. You'll find a lot of pine woods thusly, though the area still has plenty of beautiful hardwood forest throughout the area.
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You'll find that blackberries, plum trees, and muscadine grapes grow wild in the woods. A variety of nut-bearing trees, such as hickory and walnut, and many different types of oaks can be found as well. In some areas, you'll find thick, brambly and vine filled tangles, which are home to many deer and turkey. back to top.. |
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