Tenkiller Ferry/White Oak Bayon Illinois River (Oklahoma)
Subsurface fishing is key
- 01Subsurface fishing is key, with streamers and nymphs producing consistent action.
- 02Look for predatory species like Walleye, Sauger, Bass, and Catfish to be actively hunting baitfish.
- 03Crayfish and leech imitations are highly effective for a wide range of target species.
- 04Bottom-oriented presentations with worms and small nymphs will entice Carp, Suckers, and Panfish.
- 05Focus efforts in deeper runs, pools, and around rocky structures where fish congregate in cooler water.
What to tie on at Tenkiller Ferry/White Oak Bay
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Woolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile streamer, effective as Walleye become more active in warming spring waters, imitating leeches and baitfish.
Pine Squirrel Leech
Walleye are predatory and feed on leeches and baitfish, which are active in spring. A slow-swung leech mimics sluggish prey.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source, and a pink or orange Scud can be very effective in early spring for Walleye.
Buy at AmazonDamsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring as they migrate towards shore. Walleye are opportunistic predators that will feed on these.
Crappie Jig Fly
Walleye often feed on smaller fish and invertebrates around structure during the spring spawn.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various mayfly nymphs that are an active food source for Walleye.
Clouser Minnow (Chartreuse/White)
A universal baitfish imitation that predatory Walleye will strike in varying water conditions during spring.
Perch Pattern
Walleye prey on perch, and early spring is prime time for this pattern in waters where perch are present.
Chernobyl Ant
Large terrestrial patterns like the Chernobyl Ant are effective during summer, imitating insects falling into the water and attracting aggressive strikes from Walleye.
Buy at AmazonOklahoma season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.