Oklahoma fishing report for 11-27-2025

Oklahoma fishing report for this week, courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.

NORTHEAST

Grand: November 23. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Lower Illinois River: November 21. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and clear. Rainbow trout fair on in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

Kaw: November 24. Elevation is 5 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 50°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish excellent on cut bait, shad, and worms around flats, river channel, and river mouth. Freshwater drum good on cut bait, minnows, and worms below the dam. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: November 24. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 56°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure and main lake. Blue and channel catfish good on live bait and live shad around main lake. Crappie fair on minnows around brush structure, docks, main lake, and rocks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: November 24. Elevation is normal and falling, water temperature 65°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, and worms around brush structure, channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Huntin Area.

Broken Bow: November 21. Elevation is 5 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 67°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, plastic baits, rogues, and spoons around brush structure, channels, creek channels, main lake, points, river channel, and standing timber. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, points, river channel, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Hugo: November 21. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and white bass fair on bill baits, hair jigs, jigs, and plastic baits around channels, dam, main lake, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and live bait around river channel, spillway, and tailwater. Crappie fair on minnows around brush structure, river channel, and timber standing. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: November 23. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around main lake, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around discharge, inlet, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around discharge, inlet, riprap, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

McGee Creek: November 21. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on buzz baits, crankbaits, flukes, and topwater lures around brush structure, docks, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, shrimp, and stinkbait around channels, creek channels, main lake, and rocks. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Pine Creek: November 19. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 68°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, and spoons around brush structure, channels, creek channels, points, river channel, and standing timber. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, punch bait, and stinkbait around channels, coves, main lake, points, and river mouth. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Sardis: November 21. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 62°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, shad, and worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, and points. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: November 23. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad around channels, main lake, points, and river channel. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, and punch bait below the dam, docks, points, and river mouth. Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, points, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Cooler weather has really got the fish fired up. Striper continue to be good on live shad. Looks only to get better the cooler it gets. Catfish are good near baited holes and near ledges off river channels. Crappie are starting to do well near brush piles, docks with brush, and some open water on stumps. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

Wister: November 21. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 53°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, goldfish, shad, sunfish, and worms around channels, creek channels, main lake, points, and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Clayton Kannady, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.

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