Birch: April 17. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal (stable). Water temperature 60°F and stained. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around coves and shorelines. Largemouth bass good on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around shorelines. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.Grand: April 16. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal (stable). Water temperature 62°F and stained. Largemouth bass good on Alabama rig and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, riprap, and shorelines. Crappie excellent on hair jigs, minnows, and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish good on live bait and shad around river channel. Comments: Crappie spawn is in full swing, and the bite is red hot in the shallows, near docks, and shallow brush. They are hitting about anything you throw at them if you can avoid snagging the structure!! Paddlefish snagging slowed down on Grand with warming weather. Report submitted by Hank Jenks, game warden stationed in Delaware County.Kaw: April 17. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal (falling). Water temperature 60°F and clear. Largemouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rig, crankbaits, jerk baits, minnows, sassy shad, and spinnerbaits around riprap, rocks, shorelines, and below the dam. Striped hybrid and white bass good on grubs, jigs, live bait, minnows, and sassy shad around river channel and river mouth. Paddlefish good on snagging around main lake, river channel, river mouth, and below the dam. Comments: Most paddlefish being caught below the dam are 10-25 pounds or less. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.Keystone: April 16. Elevation is normal (stable). Water temperature 57°F and stained. Largemouth and smallmouth bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around brush structure, docks, and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, and punch bait around channels, dam, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows, and worms around docks. Report submitted by Bailey Johnson, game warden stationed in Creek County.Skiatook: April 17. Elevation is 7 ft. below normal (stable). Water temperature 55°F and stained. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around coves and shorelines. Report submitted by Paul Welch, game warden stationed in Osage County.Sooner: April 16. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal (stable). Water temperature 55°F and ...
