Oklahoma fishing report for this week, featuring fishing and lake conditions throughout Oklahoma.
SOUTHEAST
Blue River: Oct. 20. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, topwater lures and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, rocks, shallows, shorelines and weed beds. Channel catfish good 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: Oct. 16. Elevation is 9.5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 84°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crawfish, spinnerbaits and worms around coves and points. Crappie good on jigs around brush structure, channels and standing timber. Channel catfish good on cut bait and stinkbait around coves and creek channels. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Konawa: Oct. 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and clear. Largemouth Bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around main lake, points, river channel and weed beds. Striped hybrid bass 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 and cut bait around inlet, riprap and rocks. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
Lower Mountain Fork River: Oct. 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and clear. Rainbow trout on crickets, grasshoppers, PowerBait, small lures, tube jigs and worms below the dam, creek channels and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
McGee Creek: Oct. 16. Elevation is 5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs and plastic baits around brush structure, points and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live bait, shad, shrimp and sunfish around creek channels and main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Pine Creek: Oct. 16. Elevation is 11 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 83°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits around coves and points. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure, main lake and standing timber. Report submitted by Eric Barnes, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Sardis: Oct. 16. Elevation is 1.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 82°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, shorelines and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, punch bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish and worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, points and standing timber. Crappie good on jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Texoma: Oct. 18. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad and topwater lures around channels, main lake and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad and punch bait below the dam, docks and river mouth. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs and minnows around brush structure, coves and docks. Comments: Fishing been good this week. Striper are doing well on live bait and topwater lures. If you find birds, you’ll find the fish. Catfish are good around baited holes and cleaning dock with cut bait or punch bait. Crappie are good with black and yellow jigs with a glow in the dark PowerBait Nibblett around brush, piles and docks. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.
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NORTHEAST
Grand: Oct. 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 73°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.
Kaw: Oct. 19. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 68°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead catfish excellent on cut bait, live bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish and worms around flats, inlet, river channel, river mouth and shallows. Striped hybrid bass and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, live shad and shad below the dam, main lake, points and riprap. Largemouth and spotted bass slow on crankbaits, jerk baits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures around docks, points, riprap and shorelines. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.
Keystone: Oct. 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks and main lake. Blue catfish good on cut bait, live bait and live shad around dam and main lake. Largemouth bass good on in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits, small lures and spinnerbaits around brush structure and rocks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.
Lower Illinois River: Oct. 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and clear. Rainbow trout slow. Comments: Fishing slow due to lack of stocking, warm water and low oxygen levels. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.
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