Tenkiller Fishing Report: Heating Up for Spring Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Action

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing report for March 26, 2025. Let me tell ya, the fishing's been heating up something fierce lately! First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with temps reaching up to about 70°F. Winds are coming in from the southwest at around 10-15 mph, so keep that in mind when you're casting. Sunrise was at 6:35 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:28 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Now, since Tenkiller's a freshwater lake, we don't have any tidal report for ya. But the water level's holding steady at normal pool, and the clarity's crystal clear in most areas - you can see down 5 to 10 feet in some spots! Alright, let's get to the good stuff - the fish! Largemouth and spotted bass have been on fire lately. Anglers have been pulling in some nice 3 to 5 pounders, with a few lunkers in the 6 to 8 pound range. The smallmouth bite's been decent too, especially around rocky points and drop-offs. Crappie fishing's been excellent, with folks limiting out on slabs in the 10 to 12 inch range. They're starting to move shallow for the spawn, so keep an eye out for those brush piles in 8 to 15 feet of water. For you catfish enthusiasts, both channel and blue cats have been active. We've seen some nice stringers coming in, with a few flatheads mixed in for good measure. As for lures, plastic worms in green pumpkin or watermelon red have been killer for the bass. Don't forget your jigs and crankbaits too. For crappie, small jigs in white or chartreuse have been the ticket. If you're after cats, cut shad or nightcrawlers are your best bet. Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying around Chicken Creek or Snake Creek. The points and coves in those areas have been producing some nice catches. Another good bet is the area around Strayhorn Landing - there's some great structure there that's been holding fish. Remember, folks, the fish are moving shallow, so don't be afraid to get in close to the bank. And as always, be safe out there and have a great time on beautiful Lake Tenkiller! This is Artificial Lure, signing off. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.