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  • Tenkiller Tackle Talk: Deep Drops, Shad Runs, and Seasonal Shifts for Bass, Crappie, and Stripers

    Tenkiller Tackle Talk: Deep Drops, Shad Runs, and Seasonal Shifts for Bass, Crappie, and Stripers
    Dec 5 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing rundown, straight from the hills.

    ## Conditions and timing
    Lake Tenkiller is sitting a touch below normal pool, with steady generation keeping a light pull on the main river channel. Expect a chilly start, calm to light winds, and mild afternoon temps with clear skies. Sunrise is right around seven in the morning with sunset late afternoon, so that first-light and last-hour window is prime.

    ## Fish activity and what’s biting
    The cold nights have pushed a lot of fish deeper, but the bite is steady if you slow down. Largemouth and spots are staging on main-lake points, bluff ends, and the first breaks outside creek mouths in 12–25 feet. Smallmouth are tighter to rock, relating to steeper banks and channel swings. Crappie are stacked on brush and standing timber off mid-depth points, and stripers/hybrids are roaming the lower end and near the dam when shad bunch up.

    ## Lures and bait
    - Bass: Finesse jigs, green pumpkin or brown, with a compact trailer dragged slow on rock. Shad-colored Alabama rigs and 3–4 inch swimbaits over 15–30 feet on main-lake points. Jerkbaits in transparent shad patterns when the sun is high and the water’s clear.
    - Crappie: Small tube jigs or 1/16–1/8 ounce marabou jigs in chartreuse/white or monkey milk, dropped right on their nose with forward-facing sonar or tight-lining.
    - Stripers/hybrids: One- to two-ounce jigging spoons in chrome or white, or soft flukes on a 1/2 ounce head. Live shad will out-fish everything if you can get them; rig them on downlines over deep bait schools.
    - Catfish: Cut shad or punch bait on channel bends and below the dam when current’s up.

    ## Bait choices and patterns
    If you’re a live bait angler, minnows for crappie and shad for stripers and cats are the ticket. For artificials, think “subtle and natural”: fluorocarbon, lighter heads, and long pauses on the jerkbait. Midday, work deeper with jigs and spoons; early and late, don’t be afraid to throw a spinnerbait or squarebill around rock and laydowns in the creeks.

    ## Local hot spots
    Two spots to circle on the map:
    - The Chicken Creek area and the nearby main-lake points are producing mixed bags of bass and crappie off brush and rock breaks.
    - Down by the dam and the Illinois River channel swings near Cookson Bend, folks are boating stripers, smallmouth, and the occasional big spot when they find shad.

    That’s the word from around Tenkiller today. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Tenkiller Fishing Report: Clear Skies, Ideal Conditions for Bass, Catfish, and Spotted Bass

    Tenkiller Fishing Report: Clear Skies, Ideal Conditions for Bass, Catfish, and Spotted Bass
    Dec 4 2025
    # Artificial Lure's Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

    Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with today's Lake Tenkiller report. We're looking at some solid conditions out there on the water right now.

    First, let me break down what Mother Nature's giving us. The water levels are sitting pretty good—the Army Corps of Engineers shows our conservation pool is 95.94% full, which means we've got plenty of water to work with. The Illinois River, which feeds into our lake system, is flowing at about 393 cubic feet per second, running about 38% of normal, so it's a bit lower than usual but still fishable.

    Weather-wise, we're looking at clear skies today with calm winds becoming southwest around 5 mph. That's about as good as it gets in early December. You couldn't ask for better conditions if you tried.

    Now, here's where it gets interesting. The fishing forecast shows we're sitting at an average bite right now. The water's clear, which means you'll want to focus on structure and deeper drops. Bass are definitely in the lake system—the Illinois River downstream holds smallmouth, channel catfish, and spotted bass. Lake Tenkiller itself has been a solid producer.

    For your tackle box, you'll want to bring some versatile options. Work topwater early if you can get out there at first light, then transition to crankbaits and soft plastics as the sun climbs. The clear water conditions we're seeing mean your baits need to look natural. Live shiners are always money if you can get them, and don't sleep on crawdads for the bottom structure.

    Two hot spots I'd recommend: First, work the area around Tenkiller Ferry Dam where the current breaks from the release. Second, focus on the rocky points and coves where the Illinois River feeds the main lake body—those transition zones are where the fish congregate.

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  • Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report: Crappie & Walleye Heating Up, Best Baits & Spots

    Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report: Crappie & Walleye Heating Up, Best Baits & Spots
    Dec 3 2025
    # Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report – December 3rd, 2025

    Well folks, it's your fishing expert Artificial Lure here with today's report from Lake Tenkiller. We're in full winter mode now, and conditions are looking pretty decent for mid-December.

    ## Lake Conditions

    The lake is running high at 96.52% of conservation pool capacity with a water elevation of 633.14 feet. We've had some good runoff keeping things full, and the dam is releasing water at a steady pace. That higher water level means fish are scattered a bit more, but it also means better access to deeper structure they'll be holding on.

    ## What's Biting

    Winter crappie and walleye fishing have been heating up around the lake. According to the latest fishing reports, we're seeing good activity on both species. Bass are still available too, though they're a bit more sluggish in these cooler temps. Late fall into early winter is prime time for crappie around here – they're schooling up and feeding aggressively before we hit the deepest cold.

    ## Best Bait and Lures

    For crappie, you can't beat small minnows and jigs. A quarter-ounce white or chartreuse jig tipped with a live shiner will put fish in the boat. Walleye are responding well to live shiners and small shad presentations. If you're throwing artificials, stick with small swimbaits and crankbaits that mimic those baitfish. Early morning and late afternoon are prime feeding windows right now.

    ## Hot Spots

    Head to the main lake channels and creek arms where timber is still standing. The deeper water near the dam creates excellent structure for winter walleye. Coves on the north side of the lake tend to hold concentrated crappie schools this time of year.

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  • Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report - Spinnerbaits, Jigs Crushing It on Bass and Crappie

    Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report - Spinnerbaits, Jigs Crushing It on Bass and Crappie
    Dec 2 2025
    # Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report – December 2nd, 2025

    Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with today's report from Lake Tenkiller, and let me tell you, we're heading into some prime winter transition fishing.

    First things first – the lake conditions are looking excellent right now. We're sitting at a pool elevation of 633.14 feet, which is 1.14 feet above normal, and the conservation pool is running at nearly 97 percent capacity. That means we've got plenty of water to work with out there.

    Now, here's what's been happening on the water. Just this past weekend, we saw some serious bass action over on Grand Lake, and the techniques those tournament guys were using are absolutely going to work here at Tenkiller. The bite has been all about **spinnerbaits and jigs** right now as the bass transition to their winter patterns. Anglers have been crushing it with 1-ounce Omega double-willow spinnerbaits with big number 7 blades to imitate gizzard shad – that's your go-to lure setup. For jig work, throw a half-ounce flippin' jig with a craw trailer and you'll be in business. The key is working docks and that cable structure – the bass are laying tight right now.

    Based on recent winter fishing reports from the Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma Fishing Report podcast, we're seeing transitioning **crappie and bass** on the move as temperatures drop. The crappie have been particularly active in deeper water structures, while the bass are using those dock cables and shallow transitional zones.

    For your hot spots, I'd focus on the docks up around Wolf Creek – that's where the tournament guys have been finding consistent fish. Also work the deeper structure near the dam, where you can throw that 1-ounce jig and let it hug bottom. You're looking at water depths between 5 and 20 feet depending on the structure.

    Best bait recommendation? Live shiners are always a solid choice this time of year if you want to flip to crappie, but honestly, the artificial bite is on fire right now with those spinnerbaits and jigs.

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  • Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report: Targeting Transitioning Bass, Crappie on the Move

    Lake Tenkiller Winter Fishing Report: Targeting Transitioning Bass, Crappie on the Move
    Dec 1 2025
    # Artificial Lure's Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

    Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Lake Tenkiller report. We've got some solid conditions shaping up on the lake today.

    Water levels are running about 1.14 feet above normal right now, sitting at 633.14 feet elevation with good storage at 683,763 acre-feet. The dam's releasing 578 cubic feet per second, which means we've got decent current flow—that's going to push the fish around, so pay attention to where the water's moving.

    This time of year in December, we're in that sweet spot where smallmouth and largemouth bass are transitioning into their winter patterns. They're moving deeper, so focus your efforts on the main channel structure and drop-offs. Around the 15 to 25-foot range is prime real estate right now. Crappie are still active if you head to the shallower areas near any remaining vegetation.

    For lures, I'm loving small tubes and jigs in dark colors—blacks, purples, and dark greens match what these fish are seeing in the depths. Soft plastics are your friend this time of year. If you're throwing topwater early morning, keep it subtle and slow.

    For bait, live shiners are producing well, and don't overlook crawdads if you can get your hands on them. Winter bass love that protein.

    Here's where I'd be headed: First, hit the area near the dam's spillway where that current is funneling—structure and current equal feeding zones. Second, work the creek channels on the north side where deeper water meets flats. Fish are staging there before the cold fronts roll through.

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  • Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report: Deeper Structures, Rattling Baits, and Staging Bass

    Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report: Deeper Structures, Rattling Baits, and Staging Bass
    Nov 30 2025
    # Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report - November 30th, 2025

    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Sunday morning fishing report for Lake Tenkiller.

    The lake is running about 1.14 feet above normal right now, sitting at a solid 633.14 feet elevation with the conservation pool nearly full at 98.36 percent capacity. That's good news for us anglers—plenty of water means healthy fish activity and more places to cast.

    We're looking at late November conditions, so expect cooler water temperatures that'll push bass deeper into structure. You'll want to focus on the creek channels and drop-offs where the water temperature stays more stable. The lake sits at roughly 35 degrees north latitude near Gore, so sunrise is happening around 7 AM with sunset coming around 5 PM—give yourself a solid window this morning.

    Now here's what's working right now. Tenkiller's known for solid bass populations, and at this time of year, you want to throw lipless crankbaits and hard baits with good rattle and vibration—the fish are more aggressive and they hunt by feel and sound when the water's cold. Work slower presentations too. Live shiners and crawfish remain your go-to baits if you're working the shallower areas near the dam.

    Two spots I'd hit today: First, work the area near the conduit gates where current funnels baitfish. Second, check out the deeper points on the eastern side of the lake where structure meets the main basin—that's where the bigger fish are staging this time of year.

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  • Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report: Excellent Conditions and Hot Spots for Late November Bite

    Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report: Excellent Conditions and Hot Spots for Late November Bite
    Nov 29 2025
    **Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - November 29, 2025**

    Well folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake Tenkiller. We're looking at excellent conditions out on the water right now, and I'm excited to get into what's happening.

    First off, the lake is sitting at 633.14 feet elevation and running at 98.12% of conservation pool capacity. We've got plenty of water out there, which means the fish have good structure to work with. The reservoir's releasing 578 cubic feet per second, so there's decent current action happening, especially near the dam and spillway areas.

    **The Bite Right Now**

    Bass fishing has been stellar heading into late November. We've seen fantastic action on buzzbait in the early mornings when the water's still calm. Spinner blades are working great too if you're running a spinning rod setup. The crappie bite has been consistent—these fish love the cooler water temps we're getting this time of year. Walleye have been feeding well during the low-light periods.

    **What's Working**

    For lures, bring your buzzbaits, spinner baits, and crankbaits. The fish are aggressive right now. If you're a live bait guy, shiners and crawdads are your best bet. The topwater action early morning is outstanding before full sun hits.

    **Hot Spots to Target**

    Head down to the main dam spillway area—that current flow is attracting everything. The creek channels running into the main lake are also firing up with bass moving through. You can't miss these spots on a day like this.

    Water temp is dropping into that sweet zone where fish feed harder before the deepest cold sets in. Get out there early, stay focused, and you'll have a fantastic day on the water.

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  • Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report - Bass, Walleye, and Hybrid Stripers Hungry Before Winter

    Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report - Bass, Walleye, and Hybrid Stripers Hungry Before Winter
    Nov 28 2025
    # Artificial Lure's Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

    Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for Lake Tenkiller, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty solid out there.

    First off, the lake's in excellent shape right now. We're sitting at 633.14 feet elevation with the conservation pool at 98.22% capacity – that's about as full as she gets, folks. We've got 683,763 acre-feet of water, and the reservoir's releasing 80 cubic feet per second, which means good water movement and oxygenation. That's what the bass and walleye love.

    Sunrise this morning was around 6:47 AM, and sunset'll be knocking on the door around 5:08 PM, so you've got a solid fishing window right now. For Tenkiller specifically, we don't get traditional tidal reports – that's an ocean thing – but that steady release means you'll see consistent current patterns, especially near the dam and downstream areas.

    Now, here's where it gets good. The conservation pool being this full means the baitfish are active and dispersed throughout the lake. This time of year, we're targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass, hybrid stripers, and walleye. The water temps should be in the low 50s, so the fish are transitioning into their winter feeding patterns – they're hungry before the real cold sets in.

    For lures, I'd recommend crankbaits in shad patterns, some deep-diving plugs, and don't sleep on jerkbaits. They work magic this time of year. Live shiners are your best bait choice, but shad work too. Throw some suspending baits near the deeper structure.

    Speaking of structure, here are two absolute hot spots: First, check out the dam area – the current concentrates baitfish there, and predators know it. Second, head toward the back creek arms where the water gets shallower; structure-loving bass congregate there, especially around fallen timber.

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