Lake Eufaula Fishing Report - Eufaula Indian Journal

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April 1, 2026

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, and plastic baits around creek channels, main lake, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, jigs, live bait, live shad, and shad below the dam, discharge, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, creek channels, and docks.

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

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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

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By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

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