Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report: Bass Booming, Crappie Slammin', Cats Steady, All Conditions Ideal

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for March 21, 2025. Sunrise today was at 7:21 AM and sunset will be at 7:32 PM, giving us a full day of fishing action. The weather's looking mighty fine with partly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching a comfortable 68°F. We've got a light breeze coming in from the southwest at about 5-10 mph, which should make for some good ripples on the water. Now, let's talk fish! The bass bite has been phenomenal lately. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are all active, with anglers reporting catches in the 2-5 pound range. Crappie fishing has also been excellent, with many folks pulling in slabs weighing 1-2 pounds. For you bass hunters, I'd recommend working the points and creek channels with crankbaits, jigs, and plastic worms. The Alabama rig has been producing well too. If you're after crappie, try minnows or small jigs around brush piles and docks. Catfish action has been steady, with cut shad and chicken liver working well for blues and channels. We've even had reports of a few stripers being caught trolling deep-diving crankbaits. As for hot spots, the Highway 82 bridge area has been on fire for bass, while Petit Bay is producing nice crappie. Don't overlook the Illinois River arm near Cookson Bend either - it's been mighty productive lately. Water temperature is sitting around 58°F, and clarity is good with visibility down to about 8 feet in most areas. The lake level is just a tad above normal pool, but nothing to worry about. Remember, folks, Lake Tenkiller doesn't have tides since it's a freshwater lake, but keep an eye on those dam releases as they can affect fish behavior. Before I sign off, don't forget to swing by Dave's Bait & Tackle in Gore or Jimmy Houston Outdoors Store near Park Hill to stock up on supplies. They'll fix you up with everything you need for a successful day on the water. That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure reminding you to keep those lines tight and those fish biting. Good luck out there! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.