Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahma Department of Wildlife.
Read more: Oklahoma fishing report 1-14-2026NORTHEAST
Birch: January 11. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on jigs, minnows around creek channels. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Grand: January 11. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.
Kaw: January 12. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 38°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie excellent on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, riprap, and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and sunfish around main lake, points, and river channel. Paddlefish good snagging around main lake and river channel. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.
Keystone: January 12. Elevation is .5 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 52°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, and small lures around brush structure and rocks. Blue catfish good on live bait and live shad around creek channels and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.
Lower Illinois River: January 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 52°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Comments: Check USACE website for water generation schedules. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.
Skiatook: January 11. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on hair jigs and minnows around creek channels and standing timber. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Don’t miss out! 🏠
From Friday night scores to local headlines that matter to you, get the best of LeFlore County and the area delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join your neighbors and stay informed for free.
👉 Subscribe to our daily newsletter and get more: https://heavenerareanews.beehiiv.com/
SOUTHEAST
Blue River: January 12. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 46°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, dough bait, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, and worms around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.
Hugo: January 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 51°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, hair jigs, jerk baits, jigs, and plastic baits around creek channels, points, riprap, and river channel. Crappie slow on minnows around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, and live bait around creek channels, river channel, and spillway. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.
Konawa: January 11. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and plastic baits around main lake, points, and river channel. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around discharge, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around discharge, inlet, and riprap. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
McGee Creek: January 9. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 43°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, lipless baits, and small lures around brush structure, dam, docks, points, riprap, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, shad, shrimp, and stinkbait around channels, flats, and main lake. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Texoma: January 10. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on flukes, live shad, and shad below the dam, main lake, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live bait, and punch bait around channels, coves, points, and river mouth. Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper are biting well below the Denison Dam again. They are still being caught in the main lake as well on live bait. Catfish are good on live shad around ledges and mouth of the river. Crappie are okay near docks with brush piles and open water brush. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.
Sardis: January 9. Elevation is 0.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, shad, sunfish, and worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Wister: January 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on jigs, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure and channels. Blue catfish good on cut bait and hot dogs around main lake and river channel. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and river channel. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.