Fishing Report May 11, 2022

Arcadia: May 8. Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 70 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/ARCA.lakepage.html. Black crappie and white crappie excellent on jigs, minnows and PowerBait around brush structure, docks, points, riprap, shallows and standing timber. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, punch bait and worms along channels, flats and points. Largemouth bass good on bill baits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, lipless baits, small lures and spinnerbaits around brush structure, riprap, shallows and standing timber. Report submitted by Dylan King, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.

Beaty-Mulhausen Pond: May 8. Elevation normal, water 70 and stained. Channel catfish good on stinkbait and worms along shorelines. Bluegill sunfish good on worms along shorelines. Report submitted by Keith Thomas, fisheries biologist.

Hefner: May 8. Elevation normal, water 68 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ok/nwis/uv?site_no=07159550. Largemouth bass, striped bass hybrids and white bass good on plastic baits, spinnerbaits and spoons along the dam and shorelines. Channel catfish and walleye good on shad, spoons and worms around docks, flats and main lake. Black crappie and white crappie good on jigs, minnows and plastic baits around brush structure, dam and docks. Report submitted by Tim Campbell, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.

Overholser: May 10. Elevation normal, water 67 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?07240500. Striped bass hybrids fair on crankbaits, flukes and sassy shad in the main lake and along shorelines. White crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam and along riprap. Channel catfish good on punch bait in the main lake and around points. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.

Stanley Draper: May 9. Elevation 6 ft. below normal and falling, water 65a and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=07229445. White bass fair on plastic baits and small lures at the inlet and around points. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits and spinnerbaits in coves and standing timber. Black crappie and white crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, riprap, shorelines and standing timber. Report submitted by Chad Strang, game warden stationed in Cleveland County.

Ten Acre Lake: May 6. Elevation 1 ft. below normal and falling, water 70 and stained. Channel catfish good on worms along shorelines. Report submitted by Keith Thomas, fisheries biologist.

Thunderbird: May 8. Elevation normal, water 67 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/THUN.lakepage.html. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on punch bait and worms below the dam and in the main lake. Largemouth bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits along shorelines. Report submitted by Zach Paulk, game warden stationed in Cleveland County.

Wes Watkins: May 9. Elevation normal and rising, water 69 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ok/nwis/uv/?site_no=07241588&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, PowerBait and worms along riprap and shorelines. White crappie slow on jigs and minnows along shorelines. Report submitted by Mike France, game warden stationed in Pottawatomie County.

Bell Cow: May 8. Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 64 and murky. Largemouth bass excellent on crankbaits, plastic baits, small lures and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shallows, shorelines and standing timber. White crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, docks and rocks. Channel catfish fair on punch bait around brush structure. Report submitted by Jacob Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.

Birch: May 8. Elevation 2.5 ft. above normal, water 65 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/BIRC.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass and spotted bass fair on jigs, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around coves, rocks, shallows and shorelines. White crappie fair on minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.

Carl Blackwell: May 10. Elevation normal and rising, water 64 and murky. Black crappie good on jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure, docks and shorelines. Saugeye fair on jigs around riprap and rocks. Blue catfish excellent on chicken liver, cut bait and shad along flats and shorelines. Report submitted by Josey Branch, game warden stationed in Payne County.

Chandler: May 8. Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 65 and murky. White crappie good on jigs and minnows below the dam, around docks and shallows. Channel catfish good on punch bait and sunfish along shorelines. Report submitted by Jacob Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.

Copan: May 7. Elevation 6.5 ft. above normal and rising, water 60 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/CPLO2.current.html. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait, live shad, shrimp, sunfish and worms along channels, riprap, shallows and shorelines. Black crappie and white crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, PowerBait and tube jigs around brush structure, coves and shorelines. Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, jerk baits and plastic baits around brush structure, points and weed beds. Report submitted by Lt. Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.

Fort Gibson: May 9. Elevation 24 ft. above normal and rising, water 60 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FGIB.lakepage.html. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, crawfish, crickets, cut bait, dough bait, goldfish, punch bait, shrimp and worms along shallows and shorelines. Paddlefish good snagging below the dam. Comments: Extreme flooded conditions exist. Water levels may have changes since time of report. Access to the lake is very limited as most boat ramps and public access locations are closed due to flooding. Only boat operators with above average knowledge of the lake should navigate these waters. Beware of many underwater and floating hazards.

Grand: May 8. Elevation 10.5 ft. above normal and rising, water 65 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/PENS.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits and topwater lures around brush structure and shorelines. Blue catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait and shad below the dam, along shallows and shorelines. White crappie good on hair jigs, jigs and minnows below the dam, around brush structure, docks, shallows and shorelines. Comments: Recent heavy rains have created high inflow and dangerous debris fields all through the lake. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Greenleaf: May 10. Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 67 and stained. Largemouth bass slow on bill baits, crankbaits, minnows, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures and tube jigs in coves, around docks, river channel, shallows and shorelines. Channel catfish and flathead catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, minnows, shad and worms in coves, along creek channels, shallows and shorelines. White crappie and redear sunfish fair on hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, minnows and worms around docks, shallows and shorelines. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Hudson: May 9. Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 69 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/HUDS.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam and along the river channel. Report submitted by Monte Reid, game warden stationed in Mayes County.

Hulah: May 7. Elevation 15.5 ft. above normal and rising, water 60 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/HULA.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, sassy shad and topwater lures around brush structure, coves, points, shorelines and weed beds. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, hot dogs, live bait, live shad, shrimp, stinkbait, sunfish and worms along channels, riprap, river mouth and shorelines. Black crappie and white crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, PowerBait, tube jigs and worms around brush structure, docks and shorelines. Report submitted by Lt. Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.

Kaw: May 9. Elevation 14 ft. above normal and rising, water 65 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/KAWL.lakepage.html. Blue catfish and channel catfish excellent on cut bait, shad, stinkbait, sunfish and worms below the dam, along flats and shallows. Black crappie and white crappie good on grubs, jigs, minnows and tube jigs below the dam, in the main lake, along shallows and shorelines. Striped bass, striped bass hybrids and white bass excellent on Alabama rigs, grubs, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, sassy shad, shad and topwater lures below the dam and along creek channels. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: May 8. Elevation 8.5 ft. above normal and falling, water 67 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/KEYS.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass and white crappie good on hair jigs, jerk baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, small lures, spinnerbaits and worms around brush structure, creek channels, docks and points. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, live bait and sunfish around brush structure, channels, dam, discharge, docks, main lake, points, riprap and rocks. Report submitted by Bailey Johnson, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois: May 6. Elevation 14 ft. above normal and rising, water 58 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=07198000. Rainbow trout slow on PowerBait. Comments: Due to flooding, water levels are the river are very high and will remain that way for some time. Many areas will not be accessible. Report submitted by Brek Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

Oologah: May 8. Elevation 9 ft. above normal and rising, water 68 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/OOLO2.current.html. White crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and weed beds. Largemouth bass excellent on plastic baits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures around brush structure and shorelines. Blue catfish good on shad, shrimp and worms below the dam and along riprap. Report submitted by J. D. Stauffer, game warden stationed in Rogers County.

Skiatook: May 8. Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 65 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/skia.lakepage.html. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on live shad and shad in the main lake. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad and worms in the main lake. Report submitted by Paul Welch, game warden stationed in Osage County.

Sooner: May 9. Elevation 2.5 ft. below normal, water 65 and murky. Largemouth bass fair on jerk baits and plastic baits around brush structure and rocks. Saugeye fair on crankbaits, jigs worms in the main lake. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on cut bait and worms in coves and discharge. Comments: All walleye, sauger and saugeye less than 18 inches must be immediately released back to the water. Report submitted by Stephen Paul, game warden stationed in Noble County.

Spavinaw: May 8. Elevation normal, water 64 and murky. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs and plastic baits around coves and points. Black crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Channel catfish slow on cut bait and shad in the main lake and river channel. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Mayes County.

Tenkiller: May 8. Elevation 32.5 ft. above normal, water 60 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TENK.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits and topwater lures around brush structure, docks and shorelines. Blue catfish and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait and shad in the main lake and river channel. Black crappie fair on goldfish, jigs and worms around brush structure and docks.

Webbers Falls: May 10. Elevation 5 ft. above normal and rising, water 65 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/WFLO2.current.html. Blue catfish and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, minnows, shad and worms below the dam, along shallows and shorelines. Striped bass, white bass and white crappie fair on hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, minnows, slabs, small lures and worms below the dam, around brush structure, shallows and shorelines. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Canton: May 8. Elevation normal, water 60 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/CANT.lakepage.html. White bass fair on jigs and minnows around the dam and river channel. Report submitted by Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County.

Foss: May 10. Elevation 4 ft. below normal with gates closed, water high 60s and clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FOSS.lakepage.html. Walleye good on worms along the dam. Striped bass hybrids fair to good in deep water. Crappie slow around docks. Catfish good on trotlines. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House.

Fort Supply: May 9. Elevation normal, water 60 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FSUP.lakepage.html. White crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, rocks and shorelines. White bass and channel catfish slow on cut bait, dough bait and stinkbait in the main lake. Report submitted by Jason Badley, game warden stationed in Harper County.

Blue River: May 10. Elevation normal, water 63 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ok/nwis/uv?site_no=07332390. Rainbow trout good on in-line spinnerbaits, PowerBait and spoons along channels and rocks. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass good on plastic baits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures around brush structure, creek channels and rocks. Channel catfish good on punch bait, stinkbait and worms along channels and rocks. Comments: Concentrate on moving water for trout as water temps are rising. Catfishing has been better in the longer, deeper pools. Bass fishing is really good with the most productive times being late morning and early evening. The key to success right now is to keep moving if you are not getting bites and trying different baits. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, technician at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

Broken Bow: May 7. Elevation 5 ft. above normal and falling, water 71 and clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/BROK.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass, smallmouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits along flats, points and shorelines. White crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, points and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Eufaula: May 6. Elevation 4 ft. above normal and rising, water 65 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points and riprap. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on cut bait, goldfish, live bait and live shad along channels, creek channels, river channel and river mouth. Black crappie and white crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows and spoons around brush structure, channels, creek channels and docks. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.

Hugo: May 6. Elevation 1 ft. above normal and falling, water 67 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/HUGO.lakepage.html. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, live bait, punch bait, shad, spinnerbaits and sunfish below the dam, along channels, creek channels, main lake, river channel and shorelines. Black crappie good on jigs and minnows below the dam, around brush structure, channels, main lake, river channel and standing timber. Report submitted by Andrew Potter, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.

Konawa: May 8. Elevation normal, water 62 and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs and plastid baits in the main lake, around points and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, live shad and spoons in coves, discharge and river channel. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait and worms in coves, inlet, riprap and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.

Lower Mountain Fork: May 6. Elevation normal, water 58 and clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ok/nwis/uv?site_no=07339000. Rainbow trout excellent on nymphs, PowerBait, small lures and tube jigs below the dam, along creek channels and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

McGee Creek: May 6. Elevation 1 ft. above normal and rising, water 70 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/MCGE.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass and spotted bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits and topwater lures around brush structure, coves, points and shorelines. White crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, creek channels and standing timber. Report submitted by Jay Harvey, game warden stationed in Atoka County.

Murray: May 10. Elevation normal, water 71 and clear. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, main lake, points, riprap and shallows. White bass and white crappie slow on jigs and minnows in the main lake. Report submitted by Jaylen Flynn, game warden stationed in Carter County.

Pine Creek: May 6. Elevation 8 ft. above normal and falling, water 65 and clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/PINE.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around coves, creek channels, flats and points. Black crappie excellent on hair jigs, jigs, small lures and tube jigs around brush structure and shallows. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, stinkbait and worms. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.

Robert S. Kerr: May 6. Elevation normal, water 63 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/KERO2.current.html. Largemouth bass and spotted bass good on buzz baits, crankbaits, minnows, plastic baits, small lures, spinnerbaits, spoons and topwater lures around brush structure, channels, coves, points, rocks, shorelines, standing timber and weed beds. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, hot dogs, minnows, shad, small lures, sunfish and worms below the dam, along channels, creek channels, points, river channel, river mouth, spillway and tailwater. Black crappie and white crappie good on grubs, jigs and minnows below the dam, around brush structure, coves, creek channels, river channel, rocks, tailwater and weed beds. Report submitted by Logan Shimp, game warden stationed in Haskell County.

Sardis: May 6. Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 66 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/SARD.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits and spinnerbaits in coves, around points and rocks. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, dough bait, stinkbait and worms along flats, main lake and river channel. White crappie good on jigs, minnows and PowerBait around brush structure, shallows and standing timber. Report submitted by Eric Barnes, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.

Texoma: May 9. Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 6 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/DENI.lakepage.html. Striped bass good on live shad, sassy shad and topwater lures along channels, coves, flats, main lake, points and river channel. Blue catfish fair on hot dogs, live bait, live shad, punch bait, stinkbait and sunfish below the dam, in coves, docks and points. Black crappie fair on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, minnows and nymphs around brush structure, docks, points, rocks, standing timber and weed beds. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper are being caught north of the Roosevelt Bridge and south of the railroad bridge. Anywhere near a ledge from a channel in 30-35 ft. of water is good right now. Blue cats are being caught near channels on cut bait and live shad. Crappie are being caught near brush piles and logs in 3-20 ft. of water. They are being caught on jigs with PowerBait nibbles. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Bryan County.

Wister: May 6. Elevation 12 ft. above normal and rising, water 58 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/WIST.lakepage.html. Largemouth bass and spotted bass good on bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, coves, points and shorelines. Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, crawfish, cut bait, punch bait, stinkbait, sunfish and worms below the dam, around brush structure, channels, main lake, points and standing timber. Black crappie and white crappie good on jigs, minnows and spinnerbaits below the dam, around brush structure, channels, points and shorelines. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.

Altus-Lugert: May 8. Elevation 27 ft. below normal, water 65 and clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/ALTU.lakepage.html. White bass, channel catfish, black crappie and white crappie good on hair jigs, jigs and minnows around docks, riprap and rocks. Walleye fair on hair jigs and jigs in the main lake and around rocks. Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County.

Ellsworth: May 8. Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 65 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Geological Survey website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?07308990. White crappie good on jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure, docks and rocks. Saugeye fair on plastic baits and small lures in the main lake and around points. Blue catfish fair on cut bait, punch bait and shad in coves and points. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County.

Fort Cobb: May 9. Elevation normal, water 62 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FCOB.lakepage.html. Striped bass hybrids fair on flukes and jigs along the dam and points. White crappie

Lawtonka: May 8. Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 67 and clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/webdata/gagedata/LTKO2.current.html. White bass good on minnows, small lures and tube jigs in coves and along shorelines. White crappie fair on jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County.

Tom Steed: May 10. Elevation 5 ft. below normal and falling, water 68 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.sw. t-wc.usace.army.mil/TOMS.lakepage.html. Blue catfish and channel catfish good on cut bait, punch bait and stinkbait around points, rocks and shorelines. White crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and rocks. Report submitted by David Smith, game warden stationed in Kiowa County.

Waurika: May 9. Elevation 0.5 ft. below normal and rising, water 68 and stained. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/WAUR.lakepage.html. Black crappie and white crappie good on minnows and tube jigs around docks and rocks. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on cut bait and dough bait along shallows and shorelines. Report submitted by Matt Farris, game warden stationed in Jefferson County.