Lake Eufaula Fishing Report - Eufaula Indian Journal

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April 9, 2025

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 62°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass fair on flukes, hair jigs, jigs, and lipless baits below the dam, discharge, and tailwater. Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure and docks. Largemouth and smallmouth bass good on buzz baits, crankbaits, and plastic baits around coves, flats, and rocks.

Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in Mc-Intosh County.

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