Angler Guide | Oklahoma Fishing Report: Lake Tenkiller

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Conditions : Lake Tenkiller: Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 99°F and clear.

Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Smallmouth, Bass, Spotted Fair on jigs, plastic baits, spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points.

Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Fair on chicken liver, cut bait, shad, stinkbait around main lake, river channel.

Bass, White Fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs around creek channels, flats, river channel.

Reported by: Oklahoma Wildlife Dept.


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.