Fishing Lake Tenkiller
AKA: Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Popular Fish Species Lake Tenkiller, OK
Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Smallmouth bass are a popular choice of many locals at Lake Tenkiller, as they are tough fighters and exciting to catch. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.
Crappie Fishing
Black and white crappie both reside in Lake Tenkiller. White crappie often out-weigh black crappie, but both are fun to catch. They do school together so when you find them you may catch both species. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.
White Bass Fishing
The state record for white bass is over 5 pounds, and Lake Tenkiller has plenty of white bass nearing that size. After several very successful spawn years, white bass are flourishing in Lake Tenkiller and anglers should expect some great fishing this year. White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including crankbaits, jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.
Lake Tenkiller Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and white bass at Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma.
Picturesque Lake Tenkiller, officially Tenkiller Ferry Lake, is a 13,000-acre lake in the east-central part of the state, at Paradise Hill, OK. Known for its exceptionally clear waters, the reservoir has 130 miles of shoreline and is an ideal fishery for bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and sunfish.
Lake Tenkiller, in eastern Oklahoma, is a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a memorable experience in nature. Fishing at Lake Tenkiller is a very popular activity. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass and sunfish.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Tenkiller
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Tenkiller Ferry Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Burnt Cabin Marina & Resort
Rentals: Pontoon boats
918 457-5421
Pine Cove Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats and kayaks
918 489-5735
Sixshooter Resort & Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
918 457-5152
Strayhorn Marina Tenkiller
Rentals: Pontoon boats
918 939-8600
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Blackgum Landing Public Use Area Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off S 512 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Burnt Cabin Marina & Resort Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off S 497 Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Chicken Creek Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off S 520 Road, three is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Cookson Bend Public Use Area Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off S521 Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Dry Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, at the east end of the Highway 100 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Elk Creek Landing Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, off S 560 Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fisherman's Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, in Tenkiller State Park, off Highway 100, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Hickory Flats Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off S Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Pettit Bay Public Use Area Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off W 873 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Sixshooter Camp Public Use Area Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off W Sixshooter Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Sizemore Landing
Located mid lake, northwest side, off Sizemore, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Snake Creek Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Snake Creek Cove Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Carters Landing Public Use Area Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off E Carters Landing Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
W 888 Road Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off W 888 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Marinas
Burnt Cabin Marina & Resort
35190 S 497 Rd
Park Hill, OK 74451
918 457-5421
Caney Ridge Marina
23449 Oklahoma Hwy 100
Welling, OK 74471
918 457-4417
Cookson Bend Marina
19644 W. Cookson Bend Rd
Cookson, OK 74427
918 487-5252
Elk Creek Resort and Marina
22911 W 877 Rd
Park Hill, OK 74451
918 457-5142
Pine Cove Marina
97724 South 4485 Rd.
Vian, OK 74962
918 489-5735
Sixshooter Resort & Marina
20144 W. Sixshooter Road
Cookson, OK 74427
918 457-5152
Snake Creek Marina
18576 W Snake Creek Rd
Cookson, OK 74427
918 457-5674
Strayhorn Marina Tenkiller
446547 965 Rd
Gore, OK 74435
918 939-8600
Fishing Guides On Lake Tenkiller
Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma Fishing Guide - bass, crappie, white bass
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Snake Creek Cove Campground - 918 487-5252
Chicken Creek Campground - 918 487-5252
Cookson Bend Campground - 918 487-5252
Elk Creek Landing Campground - 918 487-5252
Pettit Bay Campground - 918 487-5252
Marval Resort Campground - 918 489-2295
Lake Tenkiller OK Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Tenkiller
Pine Cove Marina
HCR 68 Box 1090
Vian, OK 74962
918 489-5735
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The clear waters of Tenkiller Lake offer bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and sunfish fishing in east-central Oklahoma.
