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Lone Chimney, Hominy, and Pawnee Lakes Preview

The Oklahoma Kayak Anglers will be hosting its 2nd trail series event at Lone Chimney, Hominy, and Pawnee Lakes in Northern Oklahoma on April 4th. Originally this event was planned for Lone Chimney Lake only, but in accordance with social distancing and the prospective amount of anglers that may signup; the OKA decided to add Hominy and Pawnee Lakes. This will be a road runner event which means anglers may launch from any public boat ramp. Anglers may also began fishing one lake and trailer to anyone of these 3 lakes. This will be the first time the OKA has visited Lone Chimney, Hominy, and Pawnee Lakes in 7 seasons of hosting kayak tournaments. Angler of the Year points and Newcomer of the Year points will be earned, and as always the top 10% of anglers will be getting paid along with the Big Bass side pot.

Lone Chimney sits 30 minutes from Stillwater, 51 minutes from Tulsa, and 1.5 hours from Oklahoma City.  Lone Chimney lake is a lowland reservoir with stained water and standing timber and most banks have grass and wood structure. Lone Chimney does offer camping near the boat ramp. An excerpt from travelok.com states: "Lake Lone Chimney has everything anglers want in a bass lake... Stocked Florida and Oklahoma largemouth bass, the Lone Chimney fish population makes this a popular destination for a big catch." As some may know the lake can be tough to get to with old dirt roads and a very small boat ramp. However, this lake has the potential for a giant bass to be measured during tournament hours.
Lone Chimney Lake: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4604

Hominy Municipal lake sits Southwest of the small town of Hominy in Northeastern Oklahoma. Municipal lake is 30 minutes south of Pawhuska (of Pioneer Woman fame) and 50 minutes west of Tulsa. This lake is 165 acre highland reservoir with clear deep water, a few rock bluffs, and shallow grassy coves for spawning bass. Anglers can purchase a lake permit at the Hominy Police Station 24 hours a day. As of March, 26th the Hominy City Hall has waived all permits fees in light of the covid-19 pandemic. Hominy Lake does offer primitive camping as well near the boat ramp.
Hominy Municipal Lake: https://visittheosage.com/places/hominy-municipal-lake/

The final lake eligible to fish this three lake road runner is Pawnee lake. Pawnee lake sits just 12 miles as the crow flies from Lone Chimney lake. According to the travelok.com website the 530 acre lake is known for its big bass and and well kept campground. A quick look at google maps and Pawnee sets up as a lowland reservoir with grass and open water. This lake definitely has the ingredients for giant bass!
Pawnee Lake: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.5777

The OKA will continue to take measures to keep anglers safe during the covid-19 pandemic. During events we will keep inline with the CDC guidlines of: not meeting in large groups, not shaking hands, and keeping 6ft of distance between people. Please, if you feel sick or under the weather, stay home. Any angler who signs up for an event and does choose to stay home the OKA will refund their entry fee. As time passes eventually things will return to normal and the guidelines will be lifted. When this happens the door prizes intended for Murray and Lone Chimney, Hominy, and Pawnee lakes will be given out in addition the that events prizes. Until then, Tight Lines!

- Avery Metcalf
























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