Oklahoma fishing report 11-20-2024

Oklahoma fishing report

Oklahoma fishing report for this week:

NORTHEAST

Kaw: Nov 18. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 55°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, and striped bass hybrids, and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, jigs, live shad, sassy shad, and topwater lures below the dam. Blue and channel catfish excellent on cut bait, shad, sunfish, and worms around flats, river channel, and river mouth. Paddlefish fair snagging below the dam. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: Nov 17. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 69°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on jerk baits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and river mouth. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait and dough bait around river channel, river mouth, and rocks. Bluegill sunfish good on worms around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Bailey Johnson, game warden stationed in Creek County.

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: Nov 18. Elevation is Normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout excellent on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, PowerBait, small lures, and spoons around brush structure, channels, and rocks. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, topwater lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, rocks, shallows, shorelines, and weed beds. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

Broken Bow: Nov 12. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 77°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and spoons around brush structure, points, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, main lake, points, river mouth, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Eufaula: Nov 17. Elevation is Normal and stable, water temperature 75°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, and plastic baits around channels, main lake, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live bait, and shad around channels, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.

Konawa: Nov 17. Elevation is Normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around coves, discharge, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around inlet, riprap, rocks, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

Lower Mountain Fork River: Nov 15. Elevation is Normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and clear. Rainbow trout excellent on PowerBait, small lures, tube jigs, and worms around channels. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

McGee Creek: Nov 15. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) White bass good on Alabama rigs, jerk baits, and topwater lures around dam, main lake, and points. Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around docks, main lake, points, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, shrimp, and stinkbait around channels, creek channels, flats, and main lake. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Pine Creek: Nov 15. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 66°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around coves and flats. Crappie fair on jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Channel catfish good on chicken liver around creek channels. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Sardis: Nov 15. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, shorelines, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish, and worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie good on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: Nov 17. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 66°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad and topwater lures around channels, main lake, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, PowerBait, and stinkbait around channels, docks, points, and river mouth. Crappie fair on caddis flies, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, and points. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper are good on live bait near the river channels and ledges. Lots of fish being caught right now catfish are good on live and cut bait. Crappie are good around brush piles and docks. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Bryan County.

Wister: Nov 15. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 63°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, creek channels, and main lake. Blue catfish excellent on cut bait and shad around main lake. Crappie excellent on jigs and minnows around brush structure, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.

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