We know that fishing in Oklahoma can be good nearly all year round but the peak time for most species and anglers is March to June, which is when we require reports to be submitted. If there is a particular lake you would like to know about during the non-required report time you can contact the county game warden or a local bait shop to check on the lake conditions before heading out.
Konawa Report
Jan 12. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 48°F and clear.
Bass, Largemouth Slow on Alabama rig, crankbaits, plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, weed beds.
Bass, Striped Hybrid, Bass, White Slow on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, live shad around discharge, main lake, river channel.
Catfish, Channel Slow on chicken liver, cut bait, shrimp around coves, inlet, riprap, rocks.
Report submitted by Garret Harley (Game Warden Seminole County)
Birch Reservoir Report
Jan 12. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 40°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Good on hair jigs, minnows around brush structure, channels, creek channels.
Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche (Game Warden Osage County)
McGee Creek Report
Jan 10. Elevation is Normal (rising), water temperature 44°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)
Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted Excellent on Alabama rig, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits around brush structure, points, shallows, shorelines, standing timber.
Bass, White Good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, small lures around main lake, points.
Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Fair on cut bait, dough bait, shrimp, stinkbait around creek channels, main lake, riprap.
Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk (Game Warden Atoka County)
Sardis Lake Report
Jan 10. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 45°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)
Bass, Largemouth Slow on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, standing timber.
Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead Fair on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish, worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, points, standing timber.
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Slow on jigs, minnows around brush structure.
Report submitted by Thomas Gillham (Game Warden Pushmataha County)
Wister Lake Report
Jan 10. Elevation is 6 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 43°F and murky. (USACE Current Lake Level)
Bass, Largemouth Slow on jerk baits, jigs around brush structure, channels.
Catfish, Blue Fair on cut bait, shad around main lake.
Crappie, White Fair on jigs, minnows around brush structure.
Report submitted by James Williams (Game Warden Le Flore County)
Kaw Lake Report
Jan 6. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 35°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level)
Catfish, Blue Slow on cut bait around main lake.
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Slow on jigs, minnows around brush structure, standing timber.
Bass, Striped Hybrid, Bass, White Slow on jerk baits, jigs, sassy shad around below the dam.
Report submitted by Spencer Grace (Game Warden Kay County)
Keystone Lake Report
Jan 6. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 39°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level)
Bass, Largemouth Good on crankbaits, plastic baits around brush structure, rocks.
Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel Good on live bait, live shad, minnows around river mouth, rocks.
Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Excellent on jigs, minnows around brush structure, rocks.
Report submitted by Tracer Wagner (Game Warden Creek County)