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June 25, 2025

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

By Sponsored by Eufaula Crappie Boy?s Guide Service (918) 617-0362,

Elevation is 7 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live bait, and live shad below the dam, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and spoons below the dam, brush structure, and standing timber.

Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.

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