The heat wave has broken and the weather is perfect for heading to the lake and catching a few fish. Use the handy tips in this week's fishing report provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to see what lures your tackle box will need to have in it this weekend.
We still have not received a lot in the way of rainfall, boaters will need to use caution while out on the lakes as water levels are still below normal at most area lakes.
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Birch: August 21. Elevation below normal, water upper 80s and clear. Largemouth bass fair on topwater lures early and late. Channel catfish good on chicken liver and worms. Report submitted by David Clay, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Eucha: August 21. Elevation 8 3/4 ft. below normal, water 81 and dingy. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 12-14 ft. around brush and structure. Bluegill good on crickets and worms around grass beds. Largemouth bass fair on plastic worms at night. Report submitted by Dwight Moore, City of Tulsa.
Eufaula: August 19. Elevation 4 ft. below normal, water clear. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits and Carolina rigs around deep points and deep rocky areas. White bass good on topwater lures and slab spoons along flats early and late. Blue catfish fair on fresh shad drifting the deeper flats. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs under bridges, around standing timber and riprap areas. Report submitted by Ed Rodebush, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.
Grand: August 19. Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water 88. Bass good on spinnerbaits and crankbaits at 5-10 ft. around points. White bass fair trolling crankbaits. Catfish good on fresh cut bait drifting or on juglines above Sailboat Bridge. Crappie good on minnows and jigs at 10-15 ft. below docks with brush. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Delaware County.
Greenleaf: August 21. Elevation 1 1/2 ft. below normal, water clear. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits in fluorescent green with silver spoons, crankbaits and bill baits. Catfish fair on fresh cut bait, stinkbait and liver on bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs in green, red and yellow around fishing docks and brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
Hudson: August 21. Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water upper 80s and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Catfish fair to good on juglines baited with live shad and cut bait. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 12-18 ft. around docks and brush structure. Report submitted by Steve Loveland, game warden stationed in Rogers and Mayes counties.
Kaw: August 21. Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water 85 and clear. Drawing down lake levels for millet planting. When gates are open during the week the fishing is good. White bass good on crankbaits and small jigs along windy beaches and the Sarge Creek Bridge at night. Striped bass hybrids good below the dam when running water. Blue catfish slow in the upper Arkansas River and good north of Washunga Bay Bridge. Crappie good on minnows and jigs around deep standing timber. Report submitted by Larry Green, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Keystone: August 21. Elevation 2 1/2 ft. below normal, water 87. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits. White bass good trolling points and windy shorelines. Catfish good on juglines baited with cut bait at 15-20 ft. Report submitted by Karlin Bailey, game warden stationed in Creek County.
Lower Illinois: August 20. Water 54 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on topwater lures along the surface all along the river. White bass fair on jigs and spinnerbaits at 1-3 ft. all along the river. Striped bass good on live shad and trout along the deep branch. Channel catfish excellent on cut bait bottom all along the river. Crappie fair on jigs and spinnerbaits at 1-2 ft. all along the river. Trout excellent fly fishing the surface, on rooster tails at 1-2 ft. and on Power Bait on bottom from the dam to Gore Landing. Report submitted by D. Tracy, Town of Gore.
Oologah: August 19. Elevation 1 1/2 ft. below normal, water upper 80s and murky. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 10-15 ft. around brush or standing timber. Blue catfish fair drifting shad at 20-25 ft. along the river channel. Report submitted by Brek Henry, game warden stationed in Rogers County.
Skiatook: August 20. Elevation 7 1/2 ft. below normal, water upper 80s and clear. Report submitted by Paul Welch, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Sooner: August 21. Access to the east and west side is restricted due to construction. Boat ramps are open. White bass and striped bass hybrids fair on live shad and slabs on the cold water side of the lake. Report submitted by Doug Gottschalk, game warden stationed in Noble County.
Spavinaw: August 21. Elevation slightly below normal, water 78 and dingy. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around boat docks. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits at night. Bluegill fair on crickets and worms
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