Fishing Report for April 5, 2023
GREENLEAF: April 3. Elevation is normal, water temperature 58°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, points, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, plastic baits, slabs, and small lures around brush structure, coves, shorelines, and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, shad, and worms around coves, docks, points, and shorelines. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
GREENLEAF: April 3. Elevation is normal, water temperature 58°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, points, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, plastic baits, slabs, and small lures around brush structure, coves, shorelines, and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, shad, and worms around coves, docks, points, and shorelines. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
LOWER ILLINOIS: March 31. Elevation is 11 ft. above normal, water temperature 52°F and clear. Rainbow trout fair on in-line spinnerbaits, midges, and PowerBait below the dam. Comments: Water is still running around the clock. Currently 4100 cfs. You can now access some more areas to fish since the tunnel water flow has been closed. Report submitted by Brek Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.
TENKILLER: April 2. Elevation is normal, water temperature 58°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. White bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, and small lures around main lake, river channel, and river mouth. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad around channels, flats, and main lake. Comments: Debris is still scattered throughout the lake so caution should be taken while boating. The white bass action continues to pick up with anglers finding success on the upper end of the lake and moving up into the Upper Illinois River. With warmer days in the forecast, it is time to get out and go fishing as the fishing is improving daily. Report submitted by Cody Youngblood, game warden stationed in Cherokee County.
