Fishing Lake Eufaula

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Lake Eufaula, OK

Popular Fish Species Lake Eufaula, OK

Lake Eufaula Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Eufaula offers good fishing for largemouth bass. Lately the fishing here for bass has been very good. Many big bass roam Lake Eufaula, thanks to excellent fisheries management by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, as well as the availability of extensive cover for both baitfish and bass. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Lake Eufaula on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Smallmouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

Crappie Fishing

Black and white crappie both reside in Lake Eufaula, with black crappie typically out-weighing white crappie. 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. 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

After several very successful spawn years, white bass are flourishing in Lake Eufaula 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 Eufaula Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass, striped bass, longnose gar and sauger at Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma.

As the largest lake in Oklahoma, Lake Eufaula attracts a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. The lake, located in eastern Oklahoma, is a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts. Known as the "Gentle Giant," Lake Eufaula is the largest reservoir in the state and offers a wealth of fishing options. For anglers, this 100,000-acre lake is a fishing paradise with excellent bass and crappie fishing topping the list. Other fish species providing great fishing opportunities include catfish, sunfish, white bass, stripers and sauger. Several state-record fish were caught here and this fertile lake is sure to break others in the future. This thriving fishery is conveniently located off Interstate 40, in the east-central part of the state, at Eufaula, OK. For vacationers, sightseers, boaters and anglers there are over 800 miles of shoreline from which to choose your idyllic hangout.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Eufaula

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Lake Eufaula 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

Belle Starr Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
918 689-2132

Evergreen Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
918 799-6113

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Broken Cove Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off W Bk800, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Cardinal Point Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, west side, off Cardinal Point Loop, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Crowder Point East Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off I-69, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Elm Drive Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Boat Ramp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Elm Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Elm Point Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Hwy 31 Landing Boat Launch
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Highway 31, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Indian Springs Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Thunderbird Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lakeshore Drive Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Lakeshore Dr, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

North Eufaula Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Ramp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Northsouth 420 Road Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Northsouth 420 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Oak Ridge Recreation Area Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the west end of the Highway 9A Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Peter's Point Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Dabbs Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Tabor Drive Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off Ramp Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Belle Starr Marina
420146 E. 1158, Checotah Dr
Checotah, OK 74426
918 689-2132

Evergreen Marina
113 East BK 800,
Stigler, OK, 74462
918 799-6113

Lake Eufaula Marina
HC, Box 1435, 60
Checotah, OK 74426
918 686-7337