Fishing Report: October 7, 2026

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

NORTHEAST

Grand: Oct.4. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, rocks and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake and river channel. White bass fair on in-line spinnerbaits and jigs below the dam, main lake and points. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Keystone: Oct.5. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 71°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish good on cut bait, live bait and live shad below the dam and main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and main lake. Largemouth bass good on in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, live bait, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, main lake, points and standing timber. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois River: Oct.4. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and clear. Rainbow trout slow on midges, nymphs, PowerBait, spoons and worms below the dam, shallows and shorelines. Comments: Fishing slow due to warmer water, low oxygen and lack of trout stocking. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

SOUTHEAST

Broken Bow: Oct.2. Elevation is 9.5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 84°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, crawfish, topwater lures and worms around coves and points. Crappie good on jigs around brush structure, creek channels and standing timber. Channel catfish fair on cut bait, stinkbait and worms around creek channels. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Hugo: Oct.2. Elevation is 3.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, live bait and shad around brush structure, points and river channel. Crappie slow on jigs, minnows and small lures around brush structure and standing timber. Largemouth, spotted and white bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, riprap and standing timber. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: Oct.4. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and clear. Largemouth Bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel and weed beds. Striped hybrid bass and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits and live shad around inlet, main lake and river channel. Channel catfish good on chicken liver and cut bait around inlet, riprap, rocks and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

Lower Mountain Fork River: Oct.2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on tube jigs and worms below the dam, creek channels and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

McGee Creek: Oct.2. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 80°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, minnows and plastic baits around brush structure, shallows and shorelines. Channel and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait and worms around channels, creek channels, main lake and rocks. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Pine Creek: Oct.2. Elevation is 9 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on jerk baits and spinnerbaits around coves and main lake. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows. Report submitted by Eric Barnes, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Sardis: Oct.2. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, shorelines and standing timber. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish and worms around main lake, points and standing timber. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, points and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: Oct.4. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 81°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad and topwater lures around channels, main lake and points. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad and punch bait below the dam, channels and docks. Crappie good on caddis flies, jigs and minnows around brush structure, coves and docks. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper are biting well on live shad and topwater lures. Catfish are biting on punch bait and cut bait near baited holes or cleaning docks. Crappie are good near brush piles near coves on jigs and minnows. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

Wister: Oct.2. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Channel catfish good on chicken liver and grasshoppers around flats. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Largemouth bass good on bill baits and buzz baits around brush structure, channels and creek channels. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.