I have fished both the lakes since my arrival in Oklahoma and can tell you that there are not many days that I don’t see a great fish pulled from the water by someone.
Whether its a 50lb flathead catfish, a 7lb hybrid bass, 2+lb crappie or 6lb saugeye, both these lakes have a great variety of fish to challenge any angler and it’s time we give anglers bragging rights – especially if they don’t have the opportunity to fish the better lakes available in Oklahoma.
Here is my most recent catch just the other day. Lake Tom Steed may be a “mud hole” to some, but it’s home to me and with the ever increasing cost of fuel it’s getting harder and harder for fisherman in the Southwest portion to travel to the best lakes in Oklahoma.
Until these lakes are added, I’m claiming the following records for Lake Tom Steed. Fellow fisherman, feel free to better my marks:
- Largemouth Bass, 6.14lb
- Crappie, 2.1lb
- Saugeye, 6.0lb
- Smallmouth Bass, 5.0lb
- Hybrid Striped Bass, 6.0lb? possibly bigger
Mike D
Good question Doug. I have a Rapala (R) digital Scale that I use on the boat before I take my pics and release the fish. I also test the scale from time to time at my local supermarket against there state certified scales. Just don't mention it to the manager ok. LOL