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Winter Wonderland at Lake Tenkiller: Crappie, Bass, and More Biting on This Crisp December Day
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishin' guide here in the heart of Lake Tenkiller country, Oklahoma. It's Monday mornin', December 22, 2025, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter day perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, sunset 'round 5:15 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of light—plenty of time to chase those slabs.
Weather's comin' in cool, highs in the low 50s, lows droppin' to 30s overnight, with light winds from the north at 5-10 mph. No major precip expected, but bundle up 'gainst that chill—clear skies mean good visibility for sight fishin' shallows. Lake Tenkiller's sittin' steady above normal pool, similar to recent Army Corps reports on nearby lakes like Kaw at 1.35 feet above, so water levels are fishable with no flood worries.
Fish activity's pickin' up in this cold front—bass are schooled in 20-30 feet on main lake points, crappie stackin' deep near brush piles, and stripers roamin' the Illinois River arms. Recent reports from local anglers on forums like Oklahoma Fishing Guide show limits of spotted bass up to 4 pounds, crappie hauls of 20-30 fish per boat (1-2 pounders), and catfish bitin' steady with some 10-pound blues. Hybrids and whites are active too, especially dawn and dusk.
Best lures right now? Jiggin' spoons like 1/2 oz chrome slabs for crappie and stripers—drop 'em straight down. For bass, go with a football jig or shaky head worm in green pumpkin. Live bait kings shiners or fathead minnows on a slip bobber for crappie, cut shad for cats. Trotlines are hot for blues.
Hit these hot spots: Burnt Cabin point for bass and stripers—drop shots killin' 'em. And the dam area near Stranger Hollow for crappie—jigs bouncin' off submerged timber.
Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFDs.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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Weather's comin' in cool, highs in the low 50s, lows droppin' to 30s overnight, with light winds from the north at 5-10 mph. No major precip expected, but bundle up 'gainst that chill—clear skies mean good visibility for sight fishin' shallows. Lake Tenkiller's sittin' steady above normal pool, similar to recent Army Corps reports on nearby lakes like Kaw at 1.35 feet above, so water levels are fishable with no flood worries.
Fish activity's pickin' up in this cold front—bass are schooled in 20-30 feet on main lake points, crappie stackin' deep near brush piles, and stripers roamin' the Illinois River arms. Recent reports from local anglers on forums like Oklahoma Fishing Guide show limits of spotted bass up to 4 pounds, crappie hauls of 20-30 fish per boat (1-2 pounders), and catfish bitin' steady with some 10-pound blues. Hybrids and whites are active too, especially dawn and dusk.
Best lures right now? Jiggin' spoons like 1/2 oz chrome slabs for crappie and stripers—drop 'em straight down. For bass, go with a football jig or shaky head worm in green pumpkin. Live bait kings shiners or fathead minnows on a slip bobber for crappie, cut shad for cats. Trotlines are hot for blues.
Hit these hot spots: Burnt Cabin point for bass and stripers—drop shots killin' 'em. And the dam area near Stranger Hollow for crappie—jigs bouncin' off submerged timber.
Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFDs.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! 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