Lake Tenkiller Prime Time: Crappie, Bass, and White Bass Bite Strong

About this episode

The episode discusses the current fishing conditions and techniques at Lake Tenkiller, focusing on crappie, bass, and white bass fishing.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' down here in northeast Oklahoma. It's early mornin' on April 28, 2026, and we're talkin' Lake Tenkiller—crystal clear waters in the Ozarks, perfect for strikin' gold today. Weather's lookin' prime: mild temps in the low 70s by afternoon, light southerly breeze around 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies—ideal for gettin' on the water without sweatin' bullets. Sunrise hit at 6:32 AM, sunset's 8:01 PM, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em. No tides up here in freshwater, but solunar charts from FishingReminder show average fish activity with major bite windows 2:41-4:41 AM and 3:12-5:12 PM—get in early or late for the frenzy. Fish are active post-spawn, with crappie pushin' shallower to 8-12 feet per recent Instagram reports from nearby lakes. Limits of crappie comin' on 1/32 oz jig heads with small soft plastics or minnows. White bass and hybrids tearin' it up in schools—anglers pullin' 15-20 fish days. Smallmouth bass hittin' hard on points, up to 4 pounds, and Kentucky bass stackin' limits. Catfish—blues and channels—prowl the channels at night, with reports of 5-10 pounders. Best lures? Go with…

People in this episode

Host: Artificial Lure

Topics covered

• fishing
• Lake Tenkiller
• crappie
• bass
• white bass
• outdoor activities
• Oklahoma

Keywords

• Lake Tenkiller
• fishing report
• crappie fishing
• bass fishing
• white bass
• Oklahoma fishing
• outdoor sports

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 1/32 oz jig heads, 1/16 oz jigheads, spinnerbaits, soft jerkbaits, shiners, worms, chicken liver

Places: Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma, Burnt Cabin

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