Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report: Fantastic Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Action!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025. The lake's currently sitting about 2 feet above normal level and has stabilized nicely after those early May rains. Water temp has climbed to around 72 degrees, and while we're still seeing some stained water in spots, the fish don't seem to mind one bit. Weather today is shaping up to be mighty fine with highs expected in the upper 70s and a gentle south breeze. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM this morning, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 8:31 PM, giving y'all plenty of time on the water. No tidal effect here on our inland lake, but fish activity peaks around dawn and dusk, especially with these stable conditions. Bass fishing has been straight-up fantastic lately! Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are all hitting well. I've been having the best luck with Alabama rigs, crankbaits in shad patterns, jigs worked along structure, plastic worms, and spinnerbaits. Focus your casting around brush piles, creek mouths, rocky points, and along the riprap and docks. The white bass bite has been excellent too! They're schooling and chasing shad, so small lures and Alabama rigs have been producing limits for many anglers. Crappie fishing remains good around creek channels, docks, and shorelines. Jigs, tube jigs, and live minnows are your best bet for these tasty panfish. Catfish action is strong right now with blues and channels taking cut bait, hot dogs, fresh shad, and nightcrawlers. Try fishing the creek channels, river channel, and shorelines for best results. Word of caution: there's still some scattered debris from recent rainfall, so keep your eyes peeled, especially if you're running up the channels or near the banks. Hot spots this week include the Snake Creek and Chicken Creek arms for bass, with several folks landing 2 to 4 pounders. Some nice smallmouth have been showing up on main lake points near Blackgum Landing. If you're after crappie, try the docks at Strayhorn Landing or Cookson Bend. Remember, the lake's slightly high, so some usual structure might be a bit deeper than you're used to. Adjust accordingly and you'll be filling your livewell in no time. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, y'all, and I'll catch you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.