Earl D. Harless
caught the new lake record blue catfish at Fort Gibson Lake on July 16.
It
weighed in at 73.6 pounds and was 49.5 inches long. For more information go to:
www.wildlifedepartment.com
Avid fisherman Jason P. sends in this fishing report on catfish at Lake Texoma:
These are some catfish caught down at Lake Texoma on Friday. They were both pulled off juglines. I don’t wanna tell my spot, but I will say we are catching them at about 40 feet right on bottom on top of submerged railroads and old roadbeds that travel across deep channels.
My father and his friends have been running the lines during the week and they said they have been catching lots of smaller fish in the 4-10 lb range using the same methods and same areas. Also, we use only worms to catch them. We have tried many other baits including large live baits to NO avail.
Worms have been the only success story to date. Well, until next time, hope everyone is having a terrific new year and getting outdoors enjoying some of this abnormal warmer weather…..
Editor’s Note: Thanks for the report and pics Jason! Those are some nice blue cats. How much did they weigh??
Avid fisherwoman Bernadette W. sends us this report from Lake Keystone:
Went to Keystone last week – the water was truly high – it was even with the handicap parking sign – that’s usually 30 feet above lake level…camping and playground areas are flooded – the dam release was incredible – looked like a small Niagara Falls – bottom sidewalk near fishing area – well underwater – large tree trunks have smashed the remaining guardrail – saw someone catch a two foot blue catfish; others were using yellow split tails and yanking sand bass as quick as they could cast.
Editor’s Note: Thanks for the report Bernadette! Got some pictures to share with us?
