Lake Eufaula Fishing Reports – October 2020

Eufaula: Level: 1.7 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Stained to slightly muddy in some creeks.

Bass: Tournament angler Les Bratcher, of Big Bite Baits, reports, “The water at Eufaula was steadily on the fall for repairs on the dam. With that being said, the fishing on the lake right now is a little bit scattered. The shallow bite is not near as good due to the falling water. The offshore bite is scattered. There are lots of 2- and 3-lb. fish fairly easy to find on the ledges. The big question is those 4- and 5-pounders that are not easy to find. Most anglers are catching fish on jigs and plastics for the most part. The temperature I think will play a key role here in the next few weeks. The bite should get better as cooler temps arrive and should help group those fish up even more. It all in all could lead to a good fall on the lake. In talking to anglers the key baits right now are jigs with craw trailers in green-pumpkin colors and big finesse worms in several colors. Tight lines till next time.”

Guide Sam Williams reports, “The cooler weather and lack of rain this week has made for some comfortable fishing on the river. The fish are enjoying the cooler water and have begun to move up more. The shallow fish are continuing to hit popping frogs, blade baits and weightless flukes worked over the grass and pad areas. The bite is lasting longer as the sun rises. The shad have come up shallow as well, and when the sun gets higher, you will see more action as the bass begin to feed. Twitch baits, small shallow crankbaits and lipless cranks worked in these feeding schools will get a strike. Texas rigs, shaky heads and jigs rigged with Trick Worms and creature baits are a good choice in these areas. Colors of choice are watermelon green, watermelon-red, red-shad and watermelon-candy are a good bet. Use your electronics, and locate the deeper bass on the trash piles on the drops up to 20 feet deep. Carolina rigs, deep crankbaits and jigging spoons are good choices here. The fish are full so if you locate them, continue to work the area and aggravate a strike. They still need to be finessed. If they refuse to hit the soft plastics or the crankbait, vertical jig among them with a large jigging spoon until you stir them up. Be safe on the water, keep an eye on the river cans, the creek poles and your maps on your electronics. The river continues to get lower as the work at the dam continues. Keep your water and sunscreen on board, and enjoy what God has provided for us. School is back in for most, but the weekend is a great time to get the youngsters outside and make those family memories.”

Crappie: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “Crappie are still working the creek ledge tops a little better. I still see some of the old timers catching a few working their spider rigs with minnow-tipped jigs. The deeper fishermen are working the man-made trash piles with minnows just above the schools. Remember, a crappie will not look or go down for bait, you must keep your presentation above them.”