Fishing Report for Southeast Oklahoma
B l u e River: January 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on hair jigs, in- line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, spoons, and worms below the dam, channels, creek channels, river channel, sandbar, and tailwater. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crawfish, in-line spinnerbaits, live bait, minnows, slabs, spinnerbaits, and spoons below the dam, brush structure, creek channels, river channel, rocks, and spillway. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, hot dogs, live bait, live shad, minnows, punch bait, and worms around channels, creek channels, and river channel. Report submitted by Kyle Troxell, technician at Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.
Eufaula: January
5. Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 45° F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, and plastic baits around channels, main lake, points, riprap, and rocks. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait, live shad, and shad around channels, main lake, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on crankbaits, hair jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, channels, docks, riprap, and rocks. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.
Konawa: January
7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 38°F and clear. Largemouth bass slow on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids, striped bass, and white bass slow on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around coves, discharge, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver and cut bait around discharge, inlet, riprap, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
Lower Mountain Fork: January 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on PowerBait, tube jigs, and worms around creek channels and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
M cG e e Creek: January 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 50°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, and jerk baits around brush structure, docks, flats, main lake, and points. Crappie fair on minnows, small lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, main lake, and points. Channel and flathead catfish excellent on cut bait, shad, and shrimp around channels, creek channels, flats, and main lake. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Robert S. Kerr: January 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 37°F and murky. ( USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure and creek channels. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, minnows, shad, and worms below the dam, river channel, river mouth, and tailwater. Largemouth and spotted bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around coves, creek channels, and points. Report submitted by Logan Shimp, game warden stationed in Haskell County.
Texoma: January 7. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 51°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad around channels, main lake, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, dough bait, live bait, live shad, and stinkbait around channels, coves, docks, and river channel. Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, and jigs around coves, docks, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week was good. Striper are biting very well on live shad just about all around the lake. There is also some biting using dead sticking. Catfish are good on juglines with cut and live bait. Crappie are biting on jigs with PowerBait around brush piles near docks. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Bryan County.
Hugo: January 7. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 51°F and murky. ( USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, live bait, punch bait, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish below the dam, brush structure, channels, creek channels, main lake, river channel, shorelines, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam, brush structure, channels, main lake, river channel, and standing timber. Report submitted by Andrew Potter, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.
P i n e Creek: January 5. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 46°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and spoons around coves and creek channels. Crappie good on minnows around standing timber. Channel catfish good on chicken liver and cut bait around main lake and river channel. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Sardis: January 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 51°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, and shorelines. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, shad, sunfish, and worms around channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Wister: January 5. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and murky. (USACE Current
Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on jigs and plastic baits around brush structure, main lake, and river channel. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.