Angler Guide | Oklahoma Fishing Report: Lake Tenkiller

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Date	24-May-24
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Water Temperature

Conditions : Lake Tenkiller: Elevation is 0.5 ft. above normal (stable), water temperature 72°F and stained.

Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted fair on crankbaits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures around brush structure, coves, flats, shorelines.

Bass, White good on alabama rigs, crankbaits, small lures around coves, creek channels, flats, main lake.

Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead fair on cut bait, live bait, live shad, shad around channels, river channel, river mouth.

Comments: Black bass has been fair, with the early hours of the day or late evening being the better opportunities. They can be found near schools of shad. Top water early has been successful for anglers. White bass can also be found in coves and the main lake, schooling and feeding. When spotting schooling up and hitting the surface, catching them can be easy but toughens up once they stop.

Reported by: Oklahoma Wildlife Dept.

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About: - Located on the Illinois River a few miles south of Tahlequah, Lake Tenkiller lies in the heart of the Cookson Hills and reaches more than 25 miles up the river into Sequoyah and Cherokee Counties. Tenkiller is the clearest body of water in Oklahoma. The 13,000 acre lake consist of rocky bluffs, secluded coves, and serene, lush forest that provides beautiful scenery from any area on the lake. Anglers may choose from various bass species, crappie, catfish, bream and walleye. Rainbow trout are stocked below the dam. (more on Lake Tenkiller)			Largemouth Bass White Bass Rainbow Trout Bream Walleye

Misc Info: - Tenkiller - prohibited methods of fishing: gigs and spears downstream from Horseshoe Bend boat ramp; speargunning legal when used with SCUBA, except taking flathead catfish from June 15 through July 15 is prohibited.