Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report Feb 8 2026: Bass, Crappie & Cats Biting in Cold Clear Conditions

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for Sunday, February 8th, 2026, right here in the heart of Oklahoma's premier fishing paradise. Winter's grip is steady with lake levels stable at about 5.98 feet below normal pool—sittin' pretty at 626 feet elevation per the Army Corps latest readings from late January, conservation pool 80% full, and releases holdin' low at 73 cfs. No tides to worry 'bout in this beauty, but evaporation's light at 0.06 inches daily. Weather's crisp and clear today—highs in the upper 40s, lows near freezin', light north breeze 5-10 mph. Sunrise kicked off at 7:22 AM, sunset at 5:48 PM, givin' ya a solid 10.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em. Fish are active in this cold bite! Recent reports from the podcast "Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma Fishing Report Today" highlight hungry **bass**, **crappie**, and even **trout** bitin' steady through January. Oklahoma Wildlife Department Southeast report from Feb 6 notes **largemouth bass**, **spotted bass**, **channel catfish**, and **flathead catfish** fair to good. Limits of 2-4 pound largemouths comin' on jigs, with crappie slabs up to 1.5 pounds stackin' in brush piles. Best lures right now? Go with **jigs** tipped with minnows or curly tails for bass and crappie—1/8 oz chartreuse or white. Suspending jerkbaits in shad patterns for spooky winter bass. Live **minnows** or **chicken liver** top baits for cats; worms or dough for panfish. Hit these hot spots: **Chicken Creek arm** for deep brush crappie, 20-30 feet off points. **Burns Run cove** near the dam for staging bass—troll or jig the ledges. Bundle up, watch for ice edges in shallows, and get after 'em safe! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.