**Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - November 29, 2025**

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake Tenkiller. We're looking at excellent conditions out on the water right now, and I'm excited to get into what's happening.

First off, the lake is sitting at 633.14 feet elevation and running at 98.12% of conservation pool capacity. We've got plenty of water out there, which means the fish have good structure to work with. The reservoir's releasing 578 cubic feet per second, so there's decent current action happening, especially near the dam and spillway areas.

**The Bite Right Now**

Bass fishing has been stellar heading into late November. We've seen fantastic action on buzzbait in the early mornings when the water's still calm. Spinner blades are working great too if you're running a spinning rod setup. The crappie bite has been consistent—these fish love the cooler water temps we're getting this time of year. Walleye have been feeding well during the low-light periods.

**What's Working**

For lures, bring your buzzbaits, spinner baits, and crankbaits. The fish are aggressive right now. If you're a live bait guy, shiners and crawdads are your best bet. The topwater action early morning is outstanding before full sun hits.

**Hot Spots to Target**

Head down to the main dam spillway area—that current flow is attracting everything. The creek channels running into the main lake are also firing up with bass moving through. You can't miss these spots on a day like this.

Water temp is dropping into that sweet zone where fish feed harder before the deepest cold sets in. Get out there early, stay focused, and you'll have a fantastic day on the water.

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# Artificial Lure's Tenkiller Lake Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for Lake Tenkiller, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty solid out there.

First off, the lake's in excellent shape right now. We're sitting at 633.14 feet elevation with the conservation pool at 98.22% capacity – that's about as full as she gets, folks. We've got 683,763 acre-feet of water, and the reservoir's releasing 80 cubic feet per second, which means good water movement and oxygenation. That's what the bass and walleye love.

Sunrise this morning was around 6:47 AM, and sunset'll be knocking on the door around 5:08 PM, so you've got a solid fishing window right now. For Tenkiller specifically, we don't get traditional tidal reports – that's an ocean thing – but that steady release means you'll see consistent current patterns, especially near the dam and downstream areas.

Now, here's where it gets good. The conservation pool being this full means the baitfish are active and dispersed throughout the lake. This time of year, we're targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass, hybrid stripers, and walleye. The water temps should be in the low 50s, so the fish are transitioning into their winter feeding patterns – they're hungry before the real cold sets in.

For lures, I'd recommend crankbaits in shad patterns, some deep-diving plugs, and don't sleep on jerkbaits. They work magic this time of year. Live shiners are your best bait choice, but shad work too. Throw some suspending baits near the deeper structure.

Speaking of structure, here are two absolute hot spots: First, check out the dam area – the current concentrates baitfish there, and predators know it. Second, head toward the back creek arms where the water gets shallower; structure-loving bass congregate there, especially around fallen timber.

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# Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report - November 27, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Lake Tenkiller, and let me tell you, we've got some solid conditions shaping up today.

Water conditions are looking good right now. The lake is sitting just a third of a foot below normal pool elevation at 631.67 feet, which means we've got plenty of water to work with. Recent tournament activity on the Susquehanna River nearby has been producing some real quality fish, and we're seeing the same pattern developing here at Tenkiller.

This time of year is absolutely prime for smallmouth and largemouth bass. From what we're seeing in the region, anglers have been crushing it with buzz baits—especially those new Berkeley skirted models with gold blades. If you're targeting quality fish, skip those buzz baits right up shallow along the banks early morning and late afternoon. The reaction bite is incredible right now. You'll also want to have some wake baits in your box for when the fish aren't quite as aggressive.

For your rod setup, a 7'3" medium-heavy fast action will handle most situations. Throw 17-pound fluorocarbon if you want a bit of stretch to keep those smallmouth pinned. And don't sleep on traditional spinning setups with small pellet baits—that's been the Oklahoma standard for years and it still works like a charm.

Two spots I'd hit today: the shallower areas near the dam structure where you can make precise casts close to the bank, and the current breaks along the main channel where fish are hunting. Hit these spots where fewer people are fishing and you'll find less spooky fish.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Tenkiller fishing update for November 26, 2025. It’s been a classic late fall morning in Cherokee County—crisp air, scattered clouds, and a smooth lake surface under those famous Tenkiller bluffs. Sunrise hit at 7:08 AM, and we’ll see sunset at 5:13 PM, giving us a tighter window for that prime bite.

Weather today has been seasonally cool, with early temps in the mid-40s, climbing to the low 60s by afternoon. Winds are light, mostly out of the northwest, so expect decent water clarity at the coves. The lake level is steady; according to the Tulsa District Water Control report, Tenkiller is holding at just over 1 foot above normal with the conservation pool nearly full and only minor releases. Water temp is running in the low- to mid-50s, keeping those fish active but hugging structure and deeper breaks.

Let’s get to the hot streak—recent trips have seen solid action on black bass, crappie, and even a few walleye. The bass bite picked up along rocky points and drop-offs, with locals boating largemouth up to four pounds and some smallies pushing three. Bass have been smashing 3/8-ounce spinnerbaits with twin willow blades—white/chartreuse has been the top pick, especially when there’s a hint of chop. Jerkbaits in shad color are another go-to when fish suspend off bluff walls or sun-warmed pockets. Oklahoma pro Blake Capps, as featured on Bassmaster, loves to swap out spinner combos for just these late fall conditions.

Crappie fishing has moved deep; look mid-lake towards the Snake Creek area or down near the dam. Jigs tipped with a minnow—chartreuse and pink tubes—are working anywhere from 15 to 25 feet, especially when you find brush or standing timber. Reports from the dock say folks are hauling in limits, with several slabs in the 12- to 14-inch range. Early morning and late afternoon are your magic hours.

A handful of walleye have shown up along the river arm, mostly on live nightcrawlers or medium diving crankbaits dragged over gravel humps. Bite is still scattered, but if you’re patient, a few nice eaters are there to be had.

For catfish, stick to cut shad or fresh chicken livers off the flats near Pettit Bay—the evening bite’s your best shot as water temps cool.

As for bait, shad profile is king. Anything that mimics our threadfin or gizzard shad draws bites from nearly everything right now. For artificials, keep those spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, and 1/8-ounce crappie jigs handy. If you’re anchored and after a mess of fish, a bucket of minnows is tough to beat.

Best hotspots today: Snake Creek for deep crappie, Standing Rock for big bass pushing up shallower late in the afternoon, and the river channel edges near Burnt Cabin for those prowling walleye.

Remember, conditions can turn quick in late November—dress in warm layers, keep your bait fresh, and always let someone know when you head out on the water.

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Good morning from beautiful Lake Tenkiller—this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your November 25th, 2025 fishing report. The lake’s holding strong right now, sitting a touch above normal with a pool elevation of about 633 feet, and conservation storage nearly full, so we’ve got good water, clear as ever, and it’s prime time for late fall fishing according to the current readings from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Weather’s crisp and classic Oklahoma fall—expect morning temps in the low 40s, rising to mid-50s by afternoon, and not much wind to kick up chop. Sunrise was 7:11 AM this morning, and sunset’ll come early at 5:11 PM, so make your casts count. No tidal swing here, but the stable pool means consistent patterns through the main lake and creeks.

Recent trip reports and chatter from guides around Blackgum Landing and Snake Creek suggest the bass bite is up, especially as water temps continue their drop toward the mid-50s—prime for both largemouth and those scrappy smallmouth that made headlines during the 2025 Bassmaster Elite stop. Tucker Smith’s crew boated impressive limits with some solid 3-to-5 pounders in the mix, mainly off rock points and secondary ledges, a testament to what Lake Tenkiller’s got going right now.

If you’re targeting bass, the top performing lures this week have been suspending jerkbaits in silver or shad colors, fished with a long pause, and green pumpkin jigs bounced slowly along the bottom. Several locals are swearing by medium-diving crankbaits on windblown banks near Cookson Bend and up North near Standing Rock. Don’t overlook a drop-shot rig with a small finesse worm if the bite slows mid-morning.

Crappie are schooling up around brush piles and standing timber in 15 to 25 feet of water. Folks vertical jigging with chartreuse or pink tube jigs are reporting limits, especially right off the docks near Cato Creek and Strayhorn Landing. Minnows are never a bad bet either—and they’re picking up bonus white bass just outside main creek channels.

Catfish are slipping a bit deeper—drift fishermen are reporting steady catches of channel cats fishing cut shad on flats adjacent to the river channel, particularly down toward Carter’s Landing in the afternoons. If you want bigger blues, set up near the drop-offs in the Blackgum area with fresh bait.

For hot spots, don’t miss Snake Creek for numbers of bass and mixed bag action, or take the trip up near Cookson Bend if you’re after size—some true trophy class fish were caught there over the weekend. For a quieter option or crappie limits, Cato Creek’s loaded up and less pressured.

That’s the word from Lake Tenkiller this week—conditions are right, the fish are feeding, so get out there and enjoy what this lake’s got to offer! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for future updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Reporting in as Artificial Lure—here’s your Lake Tenkiller angling update for November 24th, 2025.

The sun broke over the Ozarks at 7:07 AM and you’ll get about 10 hours of daylight before it dips back below the piney bluffs at 5:16 PM. Weather’s starting out cool, with a crisp breeze coming off the lake and a high just nudging the upper 40s by midafternoon. Expect partly cloudy skies; it’ll feel every bit like deep fall, so dress for cooler temps on the water. There’s little to no chance of rain, and the wind is a mild 6 to 10 miles per hour—enough for a light drift in open coves, but still plenty easy for boat and shore anglers alike.

Tenkiller’s water level is steady, and clarity is up—she’s holding that signature “Bass Capital of the World” blue that draws folks in from all over, reported by HolidayTourPlan.

Fish activity has been best mid-morning through early afternoon, when water temps bump up just a hair. Recent days have brought in decent limits of black bass; largemouth and smallmouth both showing up, and spotted bass thrown into the mix. Locals say several nice stringers were caught over the weekend, with bass running in the 2–3 pound range, and the occasional 4-lb kicker. Walleye bites have picked up, especially on the lower lake. Crappie and catfish also remain steady, with some slabs coming in from deep brush piles and flats at night. No official creel counts posted this week, but the parking lots at Cookson Bend and the Snake Creek ramp had plenty of satisfied folks chatting up their catches and swapping photos.

Best lures this week have been medium-running crankbaits with shad or bluegill color schemes, especially in clear-to-slightly-stained water. Football jigs with green pumpkin trailers are working over points and chunk rock banks. Soft plastic creature baits in watermelon or black/blue drew strikes on the flooded timber edges. Topwaters like walking baits still get blowups during the warmest part of the day, especially over submerged grass.

If you’re targeting walleye, pull deep-diving crankbaits or vertical jig with silver spoons along humps and main lake points at sunrise. For catfish, cut shad and chicken liver are steady producers, drifted in 20–30 feet at drop-offs.

Hot spots right now:
- **Chicken Creek:** Bass have moved up on the transitions and gravel points—work those rocks with a jig or slow-rolled spinner.
- **Strayhorn Landing:** This arm’s got deeper brush and submerged stumps still holding good crappie and channels; slip bobbers and minnows or small tube jigs are money.
- Honorable mention goes to the dam area—when the wind is out of the north, the riprap draws in both bass and walleye.

Remember, Tenkiller’s fall scenery is about as good as it gets in Oklahoma. The clarity lets you watch those bass chase right to the boat, and you’ll likely spot an eagle or two along the timbered shorelines. And if you’re new to the area, don’t pass up a local’s advice—folks in Tahlequah and the state park marinas are always up for a bit of fish talk.

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Artificial Lure here, reporting from Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma on this crisp fall morning, November 21st, 2025. The lake’s just a hair below normal — yesterday’s readings showed pool elevation at 631.67 feet. Water clarity has been holding steady, cooling off with chilly nights, so expect surface temps in the mid-to-low 50s, especially at sunrise.

Today, the sun’ll break the horizon around 7:07 AM and set about 5:09 PM. No major wind or rain expected; forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a light north breeze. That’s ideal for working structure and finesse tactics on main lake points, as lately highlighted by Spreaker’s Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma Fishing Report Today.

Fish activity’s been ramping up with the transition to late fall. Black bass are stacking up in that 6-12 foot range, hanging around rocky drop-offs, submerged timber, and brush piles. Locals are filling the livewells mostly with spotted bass and some solid largemouths this week. Crappie action’s hot just outside the coves, especially where you’ve got deeper brush near creek mouths. Walleye are showing up below the dam and along edges where the current picks up late in the day.

Best lures right now:
- Finesse worms on a shaky head have been lights-out for bass, especially in pumpkin or green pumpkin
- Small hair jigs and 1/16-ounce tube jigs for crappie
- Chartreuse or white slab spoons and shad imitations for walleye—those night crawler rigs are still good producers when bounced along the bottom

Live bait, if you can find it, is always a winner for the crappie—minnows bought from Dave’s Bait & Tackle over in Gore are reliable. For bass, soft plastics in natural colors fished slow will get you more bites than power fishing. Walleye folks are reporting most success jigging minnows or casting jerkbaits at sunrise and sunset.

Recent catches have been impressive: local anglers just this week weighed in bass topping 4 pounds, with several nice stringers of crappie at 10 to 12 inches. The walleye bite is more sporadic but a handful of ‘eyes near 17 inches have come in since Monday, especially right after dusk.

If you’re looking for hot spots, start at the Caney Creek arm where brush and submerged timber are holding mixed bags of bass and crappie. Snake Creek is another solid bet—look for deep breaks right where the creek channel bends, especially in late afternoon. Don’t discount the bluffs near Barnacle Bill’s Marina, a reliable place for finding quality fish suspended over deeper water.

Keep an eye out for bald eagles through April—Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation folks mention that Lake Tenkiller is a prime spot for winter eagle sightings, adding to the morning’s magic.

That’s today’s full run-down for Lake Tenkiller. Pick your spot, rig those finesse baits, and don’t forget that net—action’s steady and should only get better as we head toward winter.

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This is Artificial Lure bringing you your November 20th, 2025, angler’s update straight from the banks of Lake Tenkiller, where clear water and crisp autumn air set the scene for some classic Oklahoma fishing.

The lake this morning sits just a touch above normal, with the conservation pool at nearly 100% full—water level hovering around 633 feet, so there’s ample shoreline cover and flooded timber to fish, especially with the reservoir release easing off compared to last month, according to the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If you’re looking for fresh conditions, these cool November mornings with temps starting in the low 40s and warming up to the mid-60s by afternoon shouldn’t disappoint. Skies are mostly sunny and winds out of the northwest at 8 to 12 mph, perfect for working topwater early and switching to slower presentations as the sun climbs.

Sunrise hit at 7:02 AM and sunset’s coming in near 5:17 PM today, giving you just over 10 daylight hours to work the banks and ledges. Lake Tenkiller’s bite has responded well to the cold snap that rolled through earlier this week—fishing activity has picked up, especially for bass and crappie. Recent trips and local guides report that black bass are chasing schools of shad washed up tight along rocky points and shallow coves. Anglers landing consistent numbers are throwing medium-diving crankbaits in smoky and chartreuse shad patterns, as well as suspending jerkbaits right off main lake points in the lower end near Snake Creek and Cookson Bend.

A few largemouth up to four pounds were caught just yesterday by the dam using Texas-rigged soft plastics in green pumpkin and watermelon, especially in the midday sun when the bite slows but doesn’t disappear. White bass are schooling up in deeper water mid-morning—if you see birds working, throw a silver jigging spoon or small white grub under them and you’ll find action. Most slabs reported have ranged from 1 to 2 pounds—perfect for a fish fry.

Crappie are showing steady numbers off standing timber and brush piles in 12 to 18 feet of water, with some nice fish reported from the mouth of Standing Rock Creek up toward Sizemore Landing. Live minnows are tops, but those armed with chartreuse and blue crappie jigs have done fine too. If you’re targeting numbers, locate a brush pile just off the main channel for a mix of “keeper” slabs and plenty of short fish—thin the herd and take home a mess for the skillet.

Catfish remain fair but steady along the flats; locals are drifting cut shad and chicken liver in 15–20 feet, picking up blues and channels in the low teens with a few chunky flatheads sniffing around deeper structure by the dam and the upper reaches at Blackgum Landing. Best bets are at night, but the overcast yesterday morning produced a few bonus fish for early risers.

For hotspots, you can’t go wrong with the rocky drop-offs at Cookson Bend and the submerged timber near Standing Rock Creek. If you’re out for something scenic and productive, Park Hill to Sizemore offers quiet coves, light boat traffic, and eager fish.

That’s your November Lake Tenkiller report—remember, today’s a prime time for jerkbaits, crankbaits, and live minnows. Keep safety in mind, pick up your trash, and fool that wall-hanger for the season. Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing update—subscribe for more daily tips from your trusted source, Artificial Lure.

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Good morning, y’all. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on fishing at Lake Tenkiller today, November 19, 2025. The weather’s shaping up to be another sunny day, with a high near 92 and calm winds turning southwest around 5 mph. Sunrise is at 6:57 AM, and sunset will be at 5:38 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to get out on the water.

Lake Tenkiller’s water levels are steady, and the Illinois River, which feeds into the lake, is running clear with a streamflow of about 380 cubic feet per second. The gage height is just over 3 feet, which is well below flood stage, so conditions are perfect for a relaxing day of fishing. The river’s been stocked with smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and spotted bass, and anglers have been reporting good catches lately.

Fish activity is strong, especially for smallmouth bass and channel catfish. The best spots to try are near the mouth of the Illinois River and around the Tenkiller Ferry Dam. These areas are known for their healthy populations of both species. If you’re looking for a quieter spot, head to the upper reaches of the lake near the Flint Creek and Baron Fork Creek tributaries.

For lures, I recommend using soft plastics like worms and grubs, as well as crankbaits and spinnerbaits. These have been working well for smallmouth bass. For channel catfish, try using cut bait or live minnows. The water’s clarity is good, so natural colors tend to work best.

If you’re planning a trip, make sure to check out the local marinas and bait shops for the latest updates and supplies. The community around Lake Tenkiller is always happy to help out newcomers and share their favorite spots.

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Artificial Lure reporting from the chilly banks of Lake Tenkiller this Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The fall bite is holding strong even as morning air hits a brisk 43°F, climbing to the low 60s by afternoon. Winds are out of the northwest at a steady 8-10 mph, with mostly clear skies and no precipitation expected. Sunrise hits at 6:59 a.m. and sunset’s at 5:10 p.m., so you’ve got over ten hours of solid daylight to make something happen.

Lake levels are slightly above normal, sitting at 633.14 feet as checked last night, with reservoir release around 82 cubic feet per second. The water’s got just the right bit of color for November—neither too muddy, nor too clear—so fish activity is on the upswing in pockets sheltered from that northwest wind.

Smallmouth and largemouth bass are chasing baitfish in 8 to 14 feet of water off rocky points and drop-offs, especially near Strayhorn Landing and the dam outflow. According to reports from locals and the "Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma Fishing Report Today" podcast, crankbaits in shad patterns, Ned rigs, and crawl-color jigs are pulling in solid limits. Anglers using Z-Man Evergreen Jack Hammer Chatterbaits paired with Zoom Shimmer Shad trailers have landed several bass up to 4 pounds in the last week. If you prefer plastics, Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in pumpkinseed is a standout around brush piles.

Crappie numbers are improving around docks and submerged timber in Cookson Bend. Locals fishing early with chartreuse or electric chicken jigs, tipped with minnows, have been reporting near limits, especially between 7 and 10 a.m. Slip bobbers set just above the brush at 10-12 feet get noticed. With cooling temps, expect crappie to hang tighter to structure and show aggression before midday.

Catfishing has been fair to good, especially up the river arms. Cut shad and chicken liver are the baits of choice, with several blue and channel cats caught off the mud flats near Pine Cove and up the Illinois River arm. A couple of seasoned anglers pulled in blues over 8 pounds this weekend, fishing late afternoon into dusk.

Walleye and even a few sauger have been active below the dam and near Snake Creek on live minnows and small jigging spoons bounced close to the bottom. Early morning is key here; action slows as the sun climbs.

Alligator gar are rare, but it’s worth noting the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation encourages reporting any catches—these giants prefer the slow bends closer to upper lake arms, but it’s mostly bass, crappie, and cats dominating recent stringers.

For those heading out today, best bets are:

**Hot Spots**
- Strayhorn Landing (bass on rocky points)
- Cookson Bend docks (crappie near timber)
- Pine Cove flats (catfish late afternoon)
- Snake Creek just after sunrise (walleye and sauger)

**Best Lures & Bait**
- Chatterbaits in shad color
- Ned rigs and craw jigs
- Chartreuse crappie jigs with minnows
- Cut shad and chicken liver for catfish
- Live minnow or silver jigging spoon for walleye/sauger

No tidal changes out here—it’s a lake, so focus on wind, light, and structure.

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