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

# 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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