Elite Crappie Fishing at Oologah Lake

Oologah Lake Crappie Fishing Adventure

Get ready for a top-notch crappie fishing experience on beautiful Oologah Lake with TJ Fishing Co & Guide Service LLC. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fishing, this trip offers the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. You'll be in good hands with a pro guide who knows all the local hotspots and uses cutting-edge tech to put you on the fish.

Trip Overview

Your day on Oologah Lake kicks off bright and early, when the crappie are most active. We'll head out to prime fishing grounds, equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin Livescope technology that gives us a real-time view of what's happening under the water. This trip is ideal for 1-2 adults, or an adult with a couple of kids, making it perfect for family outings or a day out with your fishing buddy. The boat's max capacity is three, so you're guaranteed a personalized experience. Don't worry about gear - we've got you covered with top-quality rods, reels, and bait. Just bring your excitement and maybe a sandwich for lunch!

Techniques on the Lake

On this trip, we'll be using a mix of tried-and-true and cutting-edge fishing techniques. We might start with some classic crappie tactics like spider rigging or vertical jigging, depending on where the fish are holding. The real game-changer is our Garmin Livescope system. This forward-facing sonar lets us see fish in real-time, so we can literally watch how they react to our lures. It's like playing a video game, but with real fish! We'll teach you how to read the screen and make precise casts to entice those slabs. Whether you're dropping jigs around submerged timber or working the edges of weed beds, you'll be using the latest gear to maximize your chances of landing the big one.

Customer Stories

Our happy anglers say it best: "TJ is always prompt, prepared and works hard to make Sure you enjoy yourself. Been on many trips and all are enjoyable. Highly recommend him" - Greg "Top notch trip once again. Taylor always gets you on the fish! Looking forward to the next one." - John "Great guy and great experience. Would recommend him!" - Brenton

Target Species

Crappie are the stars of the show on Oologah Lake, and for good reason. These tasty panfish are known for their delicate white flesh and the fun they provide on light tackle. Oologah's crappie population includes both black and white crappie, with some real slabs in the mix. In the spring, you can expect to catch crappie in shallow water as they move in to spawn. As summer progresses, we'll target them around brush piles and standing timber in deeper water. Fall can be dynamite fishing as the crappie school up and feed heavily before winter. The average size runs around 10-12 inches, but don't be surprised if you hook into a 15-inch slab that'll have you grinning from ear to ear.

While we're primarily after crappie, Oologah Lake is also home to some hard-fighting sandbass and hybrids. These fish often school up and can provide fast and furious action when we find them. Sandbass, also known as white bass, typically run 1-2 pounds, while the hybrid stripers can get much bigger, sometimes topping 5 pounds or more. When these fish are on the feed, it's not uncommon to catch one on every cast!

What to Expect on the Water

A day on Oologah Lake is more than just fishing - it's an immersion in nature. As we cruise across the lake's 29,000 acres, keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring overhead or deer coming down to the shoreline for a drink. The lake's numerous coves and creek arms provide a variety of fishing environments, from shallow flats to deep channels. Depending on the season and weather, we might start the day working shallow brush for actively feeding crappie, then move to deeper structure as the sun gets higher. With our Livescope technology, we can often spot big schools of fish and target them with pinpoint accuracy. It's a whole new level of fishing that has to be experienced to be believed.

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

Folks who fish with TJ Fishing Co & Guide Service LLC rave about the attention to detail and the commitment to putting clients on fish. It's not just about catching - it's about learning. Throughout the day, you'll pick up tips on reading the water, understanding fish behavior, and mastering new techniques. Many of our repeat customers say they've become better anglers overall after fishing with us. Plus, at the end of the day, we clean and bag your catch for you. Nothing beats heading home with a cooler full of fresh fillets, ready for the fryer!

Top Catches This Season

This year has been stellar for big crappie on Oologah. We've been consistently pulling in slabs over 14 inches, with a few monsters pushing 17 inches! The sandbass and hybrid action has been hot too, especially in the late summer when they school up and chase shad on the surface. One client recently landed a 7-pound hybrid that put up a fight worthy of a much bigger fish. Whether you're after numbers or size, Oologah Lake has been delivering the goods this season.

Time to Book Your Spot

If you're itching to get out on the water and experience some of the best crappie fishing Oklahoma has to offer, now's the time to lock in your date. Our base price of $325 for one person or $425 for two is a steal for a full day of guided fishing with top-notch equipment and expertise. Remember, we provide everything except food and drinks, so all you need to do is show up ready to have a great time on the water. Whether you're a local looking for a new fishing spot or a visitor wanting to experience the best of Oklahoma fishing, a day on Oologah Lake with TJ Fishing Co & Guide Service LLC is sure to create memories that'll last a lifetime. Don't let another fishing season slip by - give us a call and let's get you hooked up!