Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma Daily Fishing Report

• Tenkiller Trifecta: Bass, Crappie & Catfish Abound in August's Hot Bite

  This is Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Sunrise came at 6:37 a.m., and you can expect sunset tonight at 8:17 p.m.—plenty of daylight left for chasing that next big catch. The day started off mild and clear; it’s shaping up hot and humid, with a gentle southwest breeze picking up by afternoon. No rain on the radar, and the lake is holding about a foot above normal pool at 632.97 feet, with light releases from the dam overnight according to the Army Corps of Engineers.With water temps warming up, those classic August patterns are in play. Bass are keying on early morning and late evening bites, especially near deeper points and the edges of submerged channel swings. Just a week back, the Bassmaster Elite Series wrapped up here with some razor-thin finishes, and chatter around the ramp says those pros hammered largemouth and spotted bass with soft plastics and crankbaits dragged deep, and topwater walking baits over shallow flats at dawn.For today and the coming days, best bets are early and late—think topwater poppers or walking baits at first light, especially around Snake Creek and Chicken Creek. Once the sun’s high, switch to deep-diving crankbaits and big ribbon-tail worms in green pumpkin or plum. If you’re a finesse angler, wacky-rigged Senkos pitched into brush piles off Blackgum Landing are getting quality bites.Crappie are stacking up along deeper brush and standing timber in 15 to 20 feet, with minnows topping the ticket. Drop a small jig if you’re into plastics—white/chartreuse remains the go-to. Catfish reports from below the dam remain steady, Oklahoma Wildlife Department notes that punch bait and cut shad are producing channel cats and the occasional flathead—try baited holes on the upper end at dusk.If you’re chasing striper, hit the tailwaters early: live shad fished behind the dam are scoring some nice fish, and the odd topwater hookup is possible when they push bait to the surface just after sunrise. Don’t overlook those bluff drop-offs around Burnt Cabin for smallies—jigging spoons and small swimbaits worked along rocky ledges will put you in the game.Panfish action is solid—bluegill and sunfish are tight to shallow structure, hitting bits of worm floated under a cork. Great way to get the kids on the water and make some memories.A couple of hot spots worth your time: Chicken Creek for early topwater bass action, and the standing timber near Standing Rock for mid-morning crappie. For a mixed-bag, hit Strayhorn Landing and drag a nightcrawler—everything bites there this time of year.With National Fishing Month kicking off, there’s no excuse not to get out—Oklahoma’s variety is on full display at Tenkiller this August, from catfish to bass, stripers to slabs.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Tenkiller fishing report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay hooked for more up-to-date reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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• Tenkiller Fishing Report: Bass, Crappie & More Biting on Plastics, Spinnerbaits & Jigs in Clear, Stable Conditions

  This is Artificial Lure with your August 10, 2025, Lake Tenkiller fishing report, bringing you the local scoop before you hit the water.It’s a perfect August morning—patches of fog gave way to a mostly sunny sky, and highs will top out close to 82 degrees today, with only a light west breeze to keep things pleasant, according to Illinois River stream flow updates. Humidity is moderate, so plan for warm, comfortable weather out on the lake. Sunrise came at 6:34 am, and sunset will paint the sky around 8:17 pm, giving you a long stretch of daylight to haul in your catch.Water conditions are prime for an active bite. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the pool elevation slightly above normal, sitting at 632.97 feet. Discharge is at 578 cubic feet per second, so expect steady lake levels and clear banks—excellent for both boat and bank anglers. No tidal swing here, but that steady outflow helps oxygenate shallows and coves, which has bass and baitfish both on the move.Recent Bassmaster Elite action put Lake Tenkiller in the national spotlight, with pros like Kyoya Fujita and Trey McKinney hauling in big sacks of bass over the weekend. Word is, the best limits came from anglers who bulked up their presentations—think big worms, creature baits, and bulky jigs pitched into brush and rocky ledges. Popular colors have been June Bug, Green Pumpkin, and Black/Blue, especially when fished deep off main lake points or near drop-offs.Spinnerbaits and topwater walking baits drew strikes early in the morning—especially in shad patterns—while mid-morning to midday bites favored soft plastics and shaky heads along humps and deep shelves. The back ends of coves are producing for those targeting crappie on minnows and small jigs, with some anglers reporting mixed bags of spotted bass and sunfish mixed in. According to LandBigFish state records, Lake Tenkiller still turns out impressive freshwater drum, with drum up to 38 pounds landed, so don’t be surprised if you tangle with one while working deeper flats.For catfish fans, nightcrawlers, cut shad, and punch bait will land both channel and blue cats, especially after dark or around the flooded timber. Crappie are suspended around brush piles at about 12-18 feet; small tube jigs in pink and chartreuse are grabbing the most attention. Bluegill and sunfish are holding tight near docks and fallen trees, hitting worms and small gulp minnows.Hot spots worth a visit today: Gravel Point near the lower end continues to kick out solid bass in the mornings, while the Big Hollow area—especially around submerged timber—is prime for both bass and slab crappie. Don’t overlook Snake Creek for active smallmouth and spotted bass in current breaks and along boulder-strewn flats.Boat traffic is picking up with the good weather and summer events, so get out early to beat the rush. And with clear, stable water, don’t forget to downsize your line for a few extra bites, especially on finesse rigs.That’s your Lake Tenkiller update from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, folks—make sure to subscribe for all the latest bites, tips, and hotspots in the region! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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• Tenkiller Fishing Report: Topwater Bass, Crappie Slabs, and Drummin' Up Big Cats

  Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for Saturday, August 9, 2025. Pull up a chair and let’s talk about the bite!Expect mostly clear skies and a high near 80°F with light winds this afternoon—classic August lake weather in Oklahoma. Sunrise today was right around 6:33 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight to work with. With water levels sitting about one foot above normal at 632.97 feet and steady release at 1,055 cubic feet per second, water clarity is good and boat ramps are easy to navigate, according to recent Corps of Engineers lake data.The fish are moving early, so your best windows for action are just after sunrise and then again late in the afternoon. Solunar tables for the area put today’s major activity periods at 3:16 to 5:16 AM and 3:38 to 5:38 PM, with a bonus minor bite from 8:51 to 9:51 AM, so folks who like to chase that topwater or get on the docks at first light are in luck.Bass are still the star of the show. Anglers fresh off the Bassmaster elite series say that *swinging hogs* style creature baits and ChatterBaits are producing amazing numbers and size, especially on primary points and deeper brush piles near Snake Creek and Carter’s Landing. If you see schooling shad on your electronics, don’t overlook a shad-patterned crankbait or a fluttering swimbait on a Guppy Head jig—local guides say these are the ticket for suspended smallies and largemouths recently. Tube baits and jigs worked through laydowns have also been cleaning house on bigger fish.Don’t sleep on the crappie bite either. The best success is coming from brush piles in 12 to 18 feet, especially around the lower end and Horseshoe Bend. Minnows are catching numbers, but the big slabs are hitting small chartreuse jigs tipped with nibbles. For those looking to fill a stringer with catfish, cut shad and chicken livers fished along the channel edges between Cookson Bend and Standing Rock are getting steady bites.White bass are starting to run in some of the main lake currents, busting on small shad. Watch for surface action mid-morning near the dam and in the main creek mouths—throw little spoons or Rooster Tails for fast action when the schools pop up.If you’re after a wall-hanger, remember Tenkiller holds the Oklahoma state record for freshwater drum at a whopping 38 pounds. While not everyone’s first pick, big drums are biting on crawlers and cut bait around rocky shorelines and drop-offs.As far as hot spots, the mouth of Big Hollow and the flats south of Standing Rock have been particularly productive this week—multiple anglers pulled in mixed bags of bass and crappie out of these areas. Snake Creek Cove and Carter’s Landing continue to be prime for morning topwater action.That’s the scoop for today out at Lake Tenkiller! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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• "Tenkiller Fishing Forecast: Hot Topwater, Stacked Crappie, and Trophy Catfish at Dusk"

  Forecast calls for a humid morning out at Lake Tenkiller, with temps in the upper 70s climbing to the upper 80s by midday and a southern breeze pushing 8 to 12 mph. Sunrise struck crisp at 6:34 AM, and those hitting the water before breakfast have a true advantage. Sunset will close the day at 8:24 PM, giving you a long window for topwater action or a final pass on the ledges.Lake Tenkiller is sitting just a hair above normal, with a conservation pool elevation of 632.97 feet this morning and clear, steady water—prime conditions to target both bass and catfish. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports a reservoir release of 1,055 cfs, so expect a little current over the main channel, but nothing too heavy for working points and deeper brush piles.Now, the bite. NewsOn6 just featured Susan Reeves’ monster largemouth from last Thursday—a 20-inch, 5-pound beauty. Several big bass were reported over the last few days, and the pattern continues strong. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation calls black bass fishing “fair” this week, with most fish coming on plastic worms, jigs, and pigs in shaded cover and rocky drop-offs. Early mornings and late evenings are best. The jig bite has been hot on steeper rocky banks and the transition zones, especially if you tip your jig with a green pumpkin trailer. Two main patterns: fish hitting shallow topwater early (try a buzzbait near flooded brush), then sliding out as the sun rises—switch to Texas-rigged worms or shaky heads 8 to 20 feet deep.Crappie remain scattered, but they’re stacking along the deeper brush in 15 to 25 feet. Live minnows or chartreuse tube jigs are top choices. Bluegill are aggressive around docks and submerged timber—kids can fill a bucket quickly with bits of worm or small crickets.Catfish anglers working the flats after dusk are landing good numbers of channel cats on stinkbait and cut shad. Drift fishing in 10 to 18 feet just off the main points brings the best action. If you’re after a trophy, try deeper holes near the dam—big blues are on the prowl at night.If you want some action, try Snake Creek for bass early, then shift to Chicken Creek for slab crappie as the morning warms up. Both offer accessible launches and plenty of structure.Best lures this week:- **Bass**: Green pumpkin jigs, black/blue soft plastics, silver or bone-colored topwater plugs at dawn.- **Crappie**: Chartreuse or pink tube jigs, live minnows.- **Catfish**: Cut shad, chicken liver, punch bait.The weather’s holding steady and water clarity is good, so now’s a perfect window. Crowds thin out mid-week according to local tiktokers, so you can really work the coves without much competition. If wading or shore fishing, target early morning shade and boat docks for best results.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Tenkiller report! Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button for updates, and share your catches with us for a chance to get featured. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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• Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - August 6, 2025: Largemouth, Catfish, and Crappie Action

  Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lake Tenkiller fishing report for August 6, 2025. It’s been another sweltering summer day with air temps topping 88°, matching the water, which is stained but holding steady at normal elevation according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If you’re pulling an evening run, sunset tonight is 8:22 PM; sunrise greeted us at 6:29 AM, giving anglers a decent window for topwater action.Lake Tenkiller’s largemouth bite has been front-page news. Local reports from just this week have folks boasting some nice green bass, with Susan Reeves pulling in a trophy largemouth last Thursday. The consensus around the dam and up the big coves is “good” for largemouth bass right now—plastic baits, crankbaits, and topwater lures are pulling their weight, especially around brush, weed beds, and rocky points. Early risers are finding bass tight to shallow structure until the sun gets high, then shifting out to deeper brush or ledges. Crankbaits in shad patterns and big soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon colors are the ticket, and spinnerbaits are still getting attention around docks and shade lines.Catfish are biting fair to good, heating up after dusk as they do this time of year. Cut shad and stinkbait fished off steep banks or near creek mouths are the old standbys. Channel cats are the most common, but don’t be surprised by a blue or two. Night fishing is steady, especially near the mouth of the upper Illinois.Crappie have been slow to fair, mostly small ones chasing minnows and small jigs around brush piles in 12 to 18 feet. Bridge pilings and deep timber are also decent bets, but it’s a grind with so much warm water. Stick to early mornings to beat the boat traffic.This summer’s sun keeps the striper and white bass deep during the day, but look for schooling fish busting shad at first light between Pettit and Standing Rock. Small spoons and swimbaits imitating threadfin will work if you can get there quick when fish come up.For those looking to maximize their time, the solunar forecast from SolunarForecast.com says today’s major fish activity is peaking between 1:21 PM and 3:21 PM, with a strong minor window just after sunrise. With warm and stable weather—lows in the 70s, highs upper 80s—fish are pushing into heavy cover by mid-morning.If you’re searching for a true honey hole, the upper end near Elk Creek stands out this week for bass, and the bluffs by Burnt Cabin for those after big cats. Blackgum Landing is also seeing plenty of bass, especially around submerged timber.Best baits for Lake Tenkiller right now: - Largemouth: deep-diving crankbaits, Texas-rigged plastics, and early morning poppers- Catfish: cut shad, punch bait- Crappie: small live minnows, electric chicken and white tube jigsWater’s a little stained, so don’t be afraid to size up your lures and use dark profiles for extra visibility. And make sure your line is fresh—there’s plenty of brush to get hung up on.That wraps up tonight’s Lake Tenkiller report from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a tip or bite update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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