Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - Jan 12 2026: Bass, Crappie, Walleye Biting, Best Lures & Spots Revealed

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for Monday, January 12th, 2026, right here in the heart of Oklahoma's emerald gem. Lake level's sittin' steady just under 629 feet, per TenkillerFerry.uslakes data from yesterday—perfect for wadin' in without worryin' 'bout floods.

Weather's lookin' crisp this winter mornin': highs in the low 50s, partly cloudy skies with light north winds at 5-10 mph, droppin' to calm by evenin'. No tides to fuss over in this beauty, but sunrise hits at 7:28 AM and sunset at 5:22 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

Fish are active in the cold bite! Recent reports show bass hammerin' jigs, crappie stackin' up on minnows, and walleye prowlin' deep. Yesterday's catches included limits of largemouth and smallmouth bass up to 5 pounds, slabs of crappie hittin' 2 pounds, and a few stripers in the mix—folks pullin' 10-20 fish per trip off points and creeks.

Best lures right now? Go with 1/4-oz jigheads tipped with curly tail grubs in green pumpkin or chartreuse for bass and crappie—slow drag 'em deep. For walleye, crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps in firetiger. Live bait? Minnows or nightcrawlers on a slip sinker rig can't be beat; fatheads for stripers too.

Hit these hot spots: Burnt Cabin point for suspendin' bass at 20-30 feet, and the dam face for crappie brush piles. Troll slow or vertical jig—winter pattern's lockin' in.

Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFDs.

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