Oklahoma fishing report for 9-17-2026

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

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: Sept. 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 83°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on crankbaits, grubs, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, rocks, shorelines and weed beds. Channel catfish excellent on chicken liver, punch bait, stinkbait and worms around brush structure, channels and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

Broken Bow: Sept. 11. Elevation is 8 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 86°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, crawfish, topwater lures and worms around coves and points. Crappie good on jigs and tube jigs around brush structure, creek channels, points and standing timber. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait and worms around creek channels and river channel. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Hugo: Sept. 11. Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted and white bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, jigs and plastic baits around brush structure, creek channels, river channel and standing timber. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait and live bait around brush structure, creek channels and river channel. Crappie slow on jigs, minnows and small lures around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: Sept. 13. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 92°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits and live shad around coves, inlet, main lake and river channel. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait around inlet, riprap and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

Lower Mountain Fork River: Sept. 11. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on crickets, grasshoppers, PowerBait and small lures below the dam and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

McGee Creek: Sept. 13. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 82°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass slow on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, minnows, spinnerbaits and topwater lures around brush structure, docks, shorelines and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, live bait, stinkbait and worms around channels and main lake. Crappie fair on minnows, small lures and tube jigs around brush structure, main lake and standing timber. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Pine Creek: Sept. 11. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 87°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on spinnerbaits and topwater lures around coves, main lake and points. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure, channels and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish slow on chicken liver and cut bait around creek channels and main lake. Report submitted by Eric Barnes, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Sardis: Sept. 11. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 90°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on buzz baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures around brush structure, channels, points, shorelines and standing timber. Blue, channel and flathead catfish slow on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish and worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, points and standing timber. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure, channels and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: Sept. 11. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 83°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass fair on live shad, sassy shad and topwater lures around channels, main lake, points and river channel. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad and punch bait below the dam, channels, points and river channel. 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 good on live shad and topwater lures. Catfish are being caught on punch bait in 20-30 ft. of water around baited holes and cleaning stations. Crappie are being caught on minnows, jigs and hair jigs around brush piles and open water timber. They are also being caught near docks with brush. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

NORTHEAST

Grand: Sept. 12. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks and shorelines. White bass fair on in-line spinnerbaits, jigs and spoons below the dam, main lake and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks and main lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Keystone: Sept. 14. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 76°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on plastic baits around brush structure, docks, main lake, rocks and standing timber. Blue catfish good on cut bait, live bait and live shad below the dam and main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks and main lake. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Spavinaw: Sept. 13. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 77°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs and plastic baits around main lake and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Channel catfish slow on cut bait around flats and main lake. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Mayes County.

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