NORTHEAST

Grand: December 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Kaw: December 8. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 38°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, and worms below the dam and main lake. Striped bass hybrids and white bass slow on crankbaits, jigs, sassy shad, and shad below the dam. Crappie slow on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, main lake, riprap, and standing timber. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: December 8. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 57°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure and rocks. Blue and channel catfish good on live bait and live shad around main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and rocks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County

Lower Illinois River: December 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. Rainbow trout fair on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

SOUTHEAST

Blue River: December 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 50°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, Power-Bait, and worms around brush structure, channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

Hugo: December 5. Elevation is 0.5 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 55°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, and spoons around creek channels, points, riprap, and river channel. Crappie slow on minnows and tube jigs around brush structure, points, riprap, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, and live bait around below the dam, dam, river channel, and spillway. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: December 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 56°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around coves, discharge, inlet, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around inlet, riprap, and rocks. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

McGee Creek: December 5. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 59°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Flathead and channel catfish good on cut bait, shrimp, and stinkbait around channels, creek channels, and main lake. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Sardis: December 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, sunfish, and worms around brush structure, channels, main lake, and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: December 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on flukes and live shad around channels, main lake, points, and river channel. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live shad, punch bait, and stinkbait around channels, docks, points, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been great. Striper are dealing do well on live bait and dead sticking. Quality boxes of fish are being caught right now. Catfish are also good on live shad around river channels and the mouth of the river. Crappie are doing good near docks with brush piles. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.

Trout Fishing Opportunities

Oklahoma’s stocked trout season has begun, and now’s the perfect time to hit the water. From the Blue River to urban park ponds in our Close to Home Fishing Program, ODWC is stocking trout across the state to give anglers a unique cold-weather fishing opportunity. Whether you’re chasing your first trout or adding a new spot to your list, our trout areas offer clear water, steady stocking schedules, and plenty of chances to reel in a keeper.

Through a collaborative effort between local municipalities and ODWC a trout season is provided from December through February.

Daily limit of 3 trout per person.

Only one rod and reel per person.

No culling (releasing fish caught and kept earlier) No wading, no tubing or boats of any kind allowed.

A State fishing license is required unless exempt.

Check with local municipalities for necessary fishing permits. For more information, call (405) 3257288.

Veterans Pond (Jenks)

Trout Regulations

Only one pole or rod and reel per person.

Only 3 trout per person per day.

No culling (releasing fish caught earlier and kept).

Bank fishing only. No wading, tubing or boating.

For more information call the Jenks Office at (918) 299-2334.

Route 66 & Edwards Park Pond Trout Regulations

Through a collaborative effort between OKC P&R and ODWC a trout season is provided at Edwards Park (1515 N. Bryant Ave.) and Route 66 Park (9901 N.W. 23rd) from Dec. 1 Feb. 28.

Daily limit of 3 trout per person.

Only one rod and reel per person.

No culling (releasing fish after being caught and then put on a stringer, placed in a cooler or bucket, etc.)

No wading, no tubing or boats of any kind allowed.

A State fishing license is required unless exempt.

An Oklahoma City fishing permit is required unless exempt.