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"Tenkiller Fishing Frenzy: Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Thriving in Fall Conditions"
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Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday, October 25th fishing report for Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma.
What a beautiful fall morning we've got shaping up here in eastern Oklahoma! The lake's sitting pretty at 632.72 feet, running just about three-quarters of a foot above normal pool, which is absolutely perfect for this time of year. We're releasing a gentle 578 cubic feet per second through the dam, keeping things nice and stable for our fishing conditions.
Now let me tell you, October has been absolutely phenomenal on Tenkiller. The fall fishing frenzy is in full swing, and we're seeing some incredible action across multiple species. The largemouth bass have been absolutely crushing it on topwater lures early in the morning. You want to get out there right around sunrise and throw some poppers and walking baits along the rocky points and around the submerged timber. The bass are feeding aggressively before winter sets in, so don't be shy with your presentation.
Crappie fishing has been outstanding lately. We're talking legitimate slabs coming out of the brush piles and around the deeper structure. Focus your efforts in 15 to 25 feet of water, using live minnows or small jigs in white and chartreuse. The crappie are starting to school up, so when you find one, you've usually found a bunch.
The catfish bite has been steady and reliable. Blue cats and channels are hitting cut bait and prepared dip baits along the river channel and near the dam. Evening fishing has been particularly productive for catfish, especially as we get that nice cooling trend in the water.
For hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the Chicken Creek area for bass and crappie. The coves and points in that area have been holding fish consistently. Over near Caney Creek, the deeper structure has been producing some nice stripers and white bass mixed in with everything else. Don't overlook the main lake points either - they're holding schools of baitfish, and the predators are right there with them.
Remember, Tenkiller averages about 50 feet deep with some spots dropping to 165 feet, so you've got plenty of water column to work with. The clarity has been excellent, so adjust your line size accordingly and don't be afraid to downsize your presentations if the fish seem finicky.
Thanks so much for tuning in today, folks! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a report, and tight lines out there! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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What a beautiful fall morning we've got shaping up here in eastern Oklahoma! The lake's sitting pretty at 632.72 feet, running just about three-quarters of a foot above normal pool, which is absolutely perfect for this time of year. We're releasing a gentle 578 cubic feet per second through the dam, keeping things nice and stable for our fishing conditions.
Now let me tell you, October has been absolutely phenomenal on Tenkiller. The fall fishing frenzy is in full swing, and we're seeing some incredible action across multiple species. The largemouth bass have been absolutely crushing it on topwater lures early in the morning. You want to get out there right around sunrise and throw some poppers and walking baits along the rocky points and around the submerged timber. The bass are feeding aggressively before winter sets in, so don't be shy with your presentation.
Crappie fishing has been outstanding lately. We're talking legitimate slabs coming out of the brush piles and around the deeper structure. Focus your efforts in 15 to 25 feet of water, using live minnows or small jigs in white and chartreuse. The crappie are starting to school up, so when you find one, you've usually found a bunch.
The catfish bite has been steady and reliable. Blue cats and channels are hitting cut bait and prepared dip baits along the river channel and near the dam. Evening fishing has been particularly productive for catfish, especially as we get that nice cooling trend in the water.
For hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the Chicken Creek area for bass and crappie. The coves and points in that area have been holding fish consistently. Over near Caney Creek, the deeper structure has been producing some nice stripers and white bass mixed in with everything else. Don't overlook the main lake points either - they're holding schools of baitfish, and the predators are right there with them.
Remember, Tenkiller averages about 50 feet deep with some spots dropping to 165 feet, so you've got plenty of water column to work with. The clarity has been excellent, so adjust your line size accordingly and don't be afraid to downsize your presentations if the fish seem finicky.
Thanks so much for tuning in today, folks! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a report, and tight lines out there! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.