04/21/2026
Looks like its time to hit the lake!
🎣 Lake Tenkiller Fishing Report – April 19 🎣
Water level is holding steady at 1 ft above normal, with temps around 63°F and a stained look.
🐟 Bass (Largemouth & Smallmouth) – GOOD
Hitting Alabama rigs, crankbaits, minnows, and spinnerbaits around brush piles, coves, creek channels, and points.
🐟 Catfish (Blue, Channel & Flathead) – GOOD
Biting on cut bait, goldfish, hot dogs, shad, and stinkbait in coves, flats, river channels, sandbars, and the main lake.
🐟 Crappie (Black & White) – FAIR
Catching some on jigs, minnows, and small lures near brush structure, docks, coves, and standing timber.
Get out there and enjoy it—spring bite is on!
Report submitted by Game Warden David Garrett (Cherokee County)
