Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report: Largemouth, Crappie, and Catfish Biting Strong!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Lake Tenkiller's level has been stabilizing nicely at about 1 foot above normal, with water temps now sitting at a comfortable 72 degrees and still somewhat stained. This is prime fishing weather, folks! Bass fishing has been downright impressive this past week. The largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are all hitting good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits. Your best bet is to work around brush structure, creek channels, points, and shorelines. I've been having particular luck with dark-colored plastic worms in the early mornings near the points. Crappie action has been fair, with both black and white crappie taking hair jigs, minnows, small lures, and tube jigs. Focus on brush structure, docks, and the main lake. They're not jumping in the boat, but patient anglers are filling their stringers. Catfish enthusiasts will find blue, channel, and flathead catfish biting fair on chicken liver, cut bait, shad, and stinkbait. Work the channels and creek channels for your best results. I've seen some nice blues coming in around the 10-pound mark this week. For you hot spots, I'd recommend trying the area around Cookson Bend or the Snake Creek area where the points have been producing some quality bass. The docks near Sixshooter Resort have also been good for crappie. Be aware there might still be some floating debris from earlier rainfall, though it's cleared up considerably from earlier this month. Just keep your eyes peeled when running your boat at speed. Sunrise today was at 6:12 AM, and sunset will be at 8:32 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet. The weather today is shaping up nicely with temps in the mid-70s and light winds, perfect for a day on the water. Remember, if you're after those bass, hit the points early with your plastic baits, then switch to crankbaits as the day warms up. For crappie, minnows under a bobber near structure can't be beat, especially in the shade of docks. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, folks, and I'll catch y'all on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.