Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

Arcadia: April 1. Elevation is 0.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 56°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits around points and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish slow on cut bait, dough bait, and stinkbait around channels, coves, and main lake. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, coves, and docks. Report submitted by Dalton Buley, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.

Hefner: March 30. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass and white bass good on crankbaits, sassy shad, and spoons around brush structure, docks, and points. Crappie and walleye slow on jigs, minnows, shad, spoons, and worms around main lake and rocks. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on dough bait, live bait, and worms around coves, main lake, and rocks. Report submitted by Tim Campbell, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.

Overholser: April 2. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 57°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids good on grubs, jigs, and sassy shad around shallows and shorelines. White bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, and jigs around docks, shallows, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait around points and riprap. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Canadian County.

Stanley Draper: March 31. Elevation is .5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits around coves, points, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks, and main lake. White bass good on sassy shad and small lures around inlet, main lake, and points. Report submitted by Chad Strang, game warden stationed in Cleveland County.

Thunderbird: April 2. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 56°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks, and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and worms. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Cleveland County.

Wes Watkins: April 2. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 57°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits around points and shorelines. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around standing timber. White bass fair on jigs around creek channels. Report submitted by Mike France, game warden stationed in Pottawatomie County.

Bell Cow: April 1. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 59°F and stained. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shallows, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs, minnows, and small lures around docks. Channel catfish fair on worms around brush structure and dam. Report submitted by Jacob Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln.

Birch: March 31. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around coves and points. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and coves. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.

Carl Blackwell: April 2. Elevation is 5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and murky. Crappie good on jigs around points and riprap. Blue catfish good on cut bait around flats. Saugeye good on jigs and plastic baits around points and riprap. Report submitted by Josey Branch, game warden stationed in Payne County.

Chandler: April 1. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and stained. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, dam, and shorelines. Crappie fair on jigs, minnows, and small lures around dam and docks. Channel catfish on worms around brush structure, dam, and rocks. Report submitted by Jacob Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.

Copan: March 31. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows, PowerBait, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, shallows, and shorelines. Largemouth bass fair on jerk baits and spinnerbaits around coves, points, shorelines, and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish good on goldfish, live bait, live shad, shad, sunfish, and worms around channels, main lake, river channel, and shorelines. Report submitted by Lt. Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.

Eucha: March 31. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 54°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass fair on in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, and PowerBait around brush structure, coves, main lake, points, rocks, and shorelines. White bass fair on hair jigs, jerk baits, jigs, and spoons around creek channels and main lake. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, spoons, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, main lake, and shorelines. Report submitted by C. Newkirk, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Fort Gibson: March 31. Elevation is 0.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, and spinnerbaits around coves, points, and rocks. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, spoons, and tube jigs around brush structure, coves, and docks. Blue catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and worms around channels, coves, and points. Comments: Fish shallow water near structure with crankbaits for black bass. Crappie bite is still inconsistent, best luck I've seen is with minnows near brush structure in 12-15 feet of water. Reports of blue cats biting better, fish windblown banks with shad or cut sunfish. White bass are staging at mouths of creeks, just need flow. Reminder that the public property around the lake is closed to vehicles driving off maintained roads (off-roading) and target shooting is only allowed at Shooting Range. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.

Grand: March 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 54°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, spoons around brush structure, dam, discharge, docks. White bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, hair jigs, jigs, and spoons around channels, dam, discharge, river channel, river mouth, and tailwater. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, hot dogs, live shad, shad, and stinkbait around channels, dam, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by C. Newkirk, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Greenleaf: April 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on flukes, jerk baits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around docks, points, shorelines, and weed beds. Crappie fair on jigs, minnows, and slabs around brush structure and docks. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and worms around docks, flats, and main lake. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Hudson: March 31. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 57°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, and jigs around brush structure and coves. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, coves, and docks. White bass good on jigs, live bait, and sassy shad below the dam and river channel. Report submitted by Monte Reid, game warden stationed in Mayes County.

Hulah: March 31. Elevation is .5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) White bass fair on grubs, hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, small lures, and tube jigs around creek channels and shallows. Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows, PowerBait, and tube jigs around brush structure, coves, docks, and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish good on goldfish, hot dogs, live bait, live shad, stinkbait, sunfish, and worms around channels, flats, main lake, river channel, and shorelines. Report submitted by Lt Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.

Kaw: April 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Paddlefish excellent snagging below the dam and river channel. Striped bass hybrids and white bass excellent on crankbaits, grubs, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, live bait, minnows, sassy shad, shad, and tube jigs below the dam, creek channels, and river channel. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, live bait, live shad, shad, and worms around river channel, river mouth, shallows, and shorelines. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: March 31. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 55°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass good on flukes, jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, live bait, minnows, plastic baits, Power-Bait, spinnerbaits, topwater lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, creek channels, riprap, and rocks. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, and stinkbait around channels, coves, and flats. Crappie excellent on hair jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Bailey Johnson, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois River: March 31. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, and Power-Bait below the dam and shallows. Comments: River currently flowing at 2,293 cfs Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

Oologah: March 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, jigs, and spinnerbaits around creek channels. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around coves, rocks, and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on dough bait and shad below the dam. Report submitted by J.D. Stauffer, game warden stationed in Rogers County.

Perry CCC: March 31. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 59°F and stained. Rainbow trout excellent on dough bait, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and PowerBait around coves, dam, and flats. Report submitted by Stephen Paul, game warden stationed in Noble County.

Skiatook: March 31. Elevation is 9 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 59°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, and spinnerbaits around points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around shorelines. Comments: Crappie are suspended in 5-10 feet of water. Report submitted by Paul Welch, game warden stationed in Osage County.

Sooner: March 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. Saugeye slow on crankbaits, live shad, and minnows around points and riprap. Largemouth bass slow on jerk baits and plastic baits around brush structure and rocks. Blue and channel catfish slow on cut bait, live bait, and sunfish around main lake. Report submitted by Stephen Paul, game warden stationed in Noble County.

Spavinaw: March 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 56°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and jerk baits around coves, main lake, and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. White bass good on crankbaits, jigs, and plastic baits around creek channels and river channel. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Mayes County.

Tenkiller: April 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, and shorelines. Crappie good on minnows, tube jigs, and worms around brush structure, docks, and main lake. White bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, and small lures around coves, creek channels, flats, and river mouth. Report submitted by Cody Youngblood, game warden stationed in Cherokee County.

Webbers Falls: April 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around coves, points, and rocks. Blue and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and worms around channels, flats, and main lake. Striped and white bass good on jigs, lipless baits, plastic baits, and small lures below the dam, creek channels, river channel, and river mouth. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Canton: March 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids, white bass, and walleye fair on jigs, minnows, and worms around dam and main lake. Report submitted by Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County.

Fort Supply: April 1. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Walleye slow on plastic baits, small lures, and tube jigs around dam and discharge. Crappie slow on minnows and worms below the dam. Report submitted by Jason Badley, game warden stationed in Harper County.

Foss: March 31. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish fair on cut bait, stinkbait, and worms around main lake, points, and rocks. Striped bass hybrids fair on crankbaits and jigs and shrimp off the bottom. Walleye fair on white paddle-tail jigs and minnows. Report submitted by Clint Carpenter, game warden stationed in Custer County.

Arbuckle: April 2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 57°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait and punch bait around channels and main lake. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure, shallows, and weed beds. Report submitted by Casey Young, game warden stationed in Murray County.

Blue River: April 2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, inline spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, and spoons around brush structure, creek channels, river channel, river mouth, and rocks. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, river channel, rocks, shorelines, and weed beds. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

Broken Bow: March 29. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, flukes, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure, creek channels, points, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, main lake, points, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in Mc-Curtain County.