Oklahoma fishing report: Sept. 23, 2026

Oklahoma fishing report for Wednesday, courtesy of the Oklahoma Wildlife Department.

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: Sept. 22. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 81°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, creek channels, points, river channel, shorelines and weed beds. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, 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. 18. Elevation is 8.5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 85°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, crawfish, spinnerbaits, topwater lures and worms around coves and points. Crappie and white bass good on jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Channel catfish good on cut bait and worms around creek channels. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Hugo: Sept. 18. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits and topwater lures around brush structure, points, shorelines and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, dough bait, live bait and stinkbait around brush structure, channels and points. 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. 20. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 90°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 and shrimp around inlet, riprap, rocks and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

Lower Mountain Fork River: Sept. 18. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on crickets, grasshoppers, PowerBait and small lures around creek channels and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

McGee Creek: Sept. 18. 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, crankbaits, minnows, small lures and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, points, riprap, rocks and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish slow on shad, shrimp, stinkbait, sunfish and worms around dam, discharge, main lake and rocks. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Pine Creek: Sept. 18. Elevation is 7 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 90°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on buzz baits, jerk baits and topwater lures around coves, main lake 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: Sept. 18. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, buzz baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures around brush structure, channels, points, shorelines and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on stinkbait, sunfish and worms around brush structure, main lake and points. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: Sept. 20. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass fair on live shad, slabs and topwater lures around channels, main lake and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, PowerBait, stinkbait and sunfish below the dam, coves, creek channels, docks and river mouth. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks and standing timber. Comments: Fishing has been about the same this week. Striper continue to bite on live shad and topwater lures. They are also being caught in trolling methods. Catfish are being caught on live shad and cut bait around baited holes and cleaning docks. Crappie are being caught on jigs around brush piles and stumps. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

NORTHEAST

Grand: Sept. 19. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake and river channel. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks and shorelines. White bass slow on in-line spinnerbaits, jigs and spoons below the dam, main lake and points. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Kaw: Sept. 21. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, live shad, sassy shad, spoons and topwater lures below the dam, main lake, points and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, grasshoppers, live bait, live shad, shad and stinkbait below the dam, channels, creek channels, main lake, river channel and river mouth. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs and minnows around brush structure, riprap and standing timber. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: Sept. 21. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 76°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) 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 and main lake. Largemouth bass good on plastic baits around brush structure, docks, main lake, points and standing timber. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.

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