Artificial Lure reporting from Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma—November 3, 2025.
We’re starting the day with crisp clear skies, a balmy high near 92, and winds calm to gentle out of the southwest around 5 mph. That warm autumn spell has bumped water temps up, holding steady around 68°F and clear according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife’s latest numbers. Sunrise crested at 6:46 AM, and anglers can expect sundown at 5:20 PM tonight—plenty of daylight for chasing bites.
Lake elevation is normal and stable, and the flow from the Illinois River at Chewey is just under 400 cubic feet per second—about average for early November. No significant precipitation is expected, so lake clarity is ideal for those sight-fishing near brush piles or rocky points.
This past week, folks have had good luck targeting **largemouth bass** on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and jigs, especially around the main lake points and deeper drop-offs. Plastic baits have also produced in the shallows during the bright part of the afternoon. Smallmouth and spotted bass have been moving up to feed, with several reports of 2- to 3-pounders caught by working finesse worms and Ned rigs along gravel bars and river channel swings.
For the **striper and catfish crowd**, cut shad and chicken livers have been the ticket below the dam and in deeper channel runs near Strayhorn Landing. Channel cats up to 5 pounds were noted last weekend, especially early mornings and just before dark. Remember, flatheads get sluggish as water cools, but they’ll still take fresh cut bait if you put in the time.
Crappie anglers are having respectable success on small jigs and live minnows over brush piles and standing timber at 10–18 feet. Gore Landing has been especially productive—locals say limit catches have been reported, mostly on white and black crappie in the 10–12 inch range. Sand bass are schooling sporadically off Snake Creek, mostly around sundown. Tossing small blade baits and rooster tails gets their attention.
Best lures right now:
- Deep-diving crankbaits in shad and perch colors for bass
- White bucktail jigs or small spoons for crappie and sand bass
- Live shiners and threadfin shad for multispecies action.
Recommended hot spots:
- **Strayhorn Landing**: Top for catfish and striper, especially in the early hours.
- **Gore Landing**: Best for crappie, with solid midday action over structure.
- **Snake Creek area**: Holds sand bass in the evening, good bet for fast bites.
Top tip this week: With the lake stable and temps holding warm, fish are keying on schools of baitfish. Watch for bird activity and surface boils—bass and sandies are just beneath, ready to pounce.
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