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October 18, 2023

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, and plastic baits around docks, main lake, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live bait, live shad, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish around channels, creek channels, main lake, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on hair jigs, PowerBait, and spoons around docks, main lake, points, and river channel.

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

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