FISHING REPORT:

  • Right: Eric Dean Sanders of Tahlequah caught the new unrestricted state record (gigging) northern hog sucker. This record fish was caught on 3/31/2026 in the Illinois River in Cherokee County The fish weighed in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, 16.75 long, 9.25 girth.
    Right: Eric Dean Sanders of Tahlequah caught the new unrestricted state record (gigging) northern hog sucker. This record fish was caught on 3/31/2026 in the Illinois River in Cherokee County The fish weighed in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, 16.75 long, 9.25 girth.

    Keystone: April 6. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around brush structure. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait around main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and main lake. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.