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Expert Guided Crappie Fishing on Oologah Lake
- Published Date: July 17, 2025
- Fishing
- Oologah Lake, Oklahoma, United States
- $3 - $700 price range
Summary
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Crappie Catching Action
A relaxing day by the lake.
Reeling in a good catch!
Caught a fresh one today!
Caught a good haul today!
Blasted the crappie with some jigging and trolling action at the Spencer Creek Campground!
Landed 3 big ones with a day full of jigging, trolling, and light tackle action!
A crappie caught on a day with clear conditions at the picturesque Spencer Creek Campground.
Just another day by the lake with a fresh catch.
Reeled in a good haul, eh?
A relaxing day by the lake.
Reeling in a good catch!
Caught a fresh one today!
Caught a good haul today!
Blasted the crappie with some jigging and trolling action at the Spencer Creek Campground!
Landed 3 big ones with a day full of jigging, trolling, and light tackle action!
A crappie caught on a day with clear conditions at the picturesque Spencer Creek Campground.
Just another day by the lake with a fresh catch.
Reeled in a good haul, eh?
A relaxing day by the lake.
Reeling in a good catch!
Caught a fresh one today!
Caught a good haul today!
Reel in the Big Ones on Oologah Lake
Ready to hook some monster crappie and hard-fighting white bass? Captain Mike Meeks knows every sweet spot on Oologah Lake, and he's ready to put you on the fish. This 4-hour charter is perfect for anglers of all skill levels looking to up their game. You'll learn pro techniques, get the inside scoop on seasonal patterns, and most importantly - catch fish!
What to Expect on the Water
As soon as you step onto Captain Mike's custom-rigged fishing boat, you know you're in for a treat. He'll have all the top-notch gear ready to go - from sensitive graphite rods to his secret stash of live bait. Mike's been guiding on Oologah for years, so he knows exactly where those slabs are hiding. You'll cruise to his favorite honey holes while he shares local knowledge and gets your rigs dialed in. Whether you're a seasoned angler or it's your first time wetting a line, Mike's patient teaching style will have you catching fish in no time.
Tactics That Land Lunkers
On this trip, you'll learn the ins and outs of crappie fishing from a true pro. Captain Mike will show you how to properly present jigs, work brush piles, and use your electronics to find fish-holding structure. You might troll with multiple rods to cover water, or hunker down on a hot spot and vertical jig. Mike's always got a few tricks up his sleeve, like his famous "Oologah Shake" retrieve that drives crappie wild. And when those schools of white bass start busting the surface? Hold onto your hat - it's about to get crazy!
Customer Stories
"Had a great time catching big monster crappie and made some great memories!! Mike is A1 , he diffently knows where the fish are and he was very friendly and very knowledgeable and will diffently recommend him !!! Until we meet again!!" - Carrol
"Fished with Mike for a few years now . Every time we land the boat and start counting and cleaning people ask how we did so Good ?? I just point at Captain Mike !" - John
"My husband and I had so much fun fishing with Mike! He knows the lake very well, and we caught some big crappie. He's a really nice guy, and we would highly recommend him for your next fishing trip!" - Melissa Barrett
Species You'll Want to Hook
Crappie: Oologah Lake is famous for its slab crappie, and for good reason. These tasty panfish grow big here, with 2-pounders not uncommon. Spring is prime time when the crappie move shallow to spawn, but Captain Mike knows how to target them year-round. In cooler months, you might find them suspended near deep brush piles or along creek channels. Crappie are known for their light bite, so Mike will teach you how to detect those subtle strikes and set the hook. Once you get into a school, it's not unusual to catch them two at a time!
Striped Bass: Oologah's stripers are the lake's heavyweight champions. These powerful fish can grow upwards of 30 pounds, and they put up an incredible fight. Stripers are often found chasing schools of shad in open water, creating exciting topwater action. Captain Mike uses his electronics to locate these roaming fish, then deploys live bait or artificial lures to entice a strike. The best striper fishing typically happens in the cooler months, but summer can produce some epic dawn and dusk bites.
White Bass: If you want non-stop action, white bass are your ticket. These scrappy fighters often school up by the hundreds, creating furious feeding frenzies that are a blast to fish. Spring sees huge numbers of white bass making their spawning run up the Verdigris River, but they can be caught year-round in Oologah. Mike knows how to track these nomadic fish as they follow bait schools around the lake. When you find them, be ready for some serious rod-bending fun as you catch one after another!
Time to Book Your Spot
Listen, Oologah Lake is a hidden gem that's starting to get a lot of attention from serious anglers. Captain Mike's trips are in high demand, especially during peak seasons. If you want to experience some of the best crappie and white bass fishing Oklahoma has to offer, don't wait to book. Mike's local knowledge, top-notch equipment, and friendly teaching style make this 4-hour trip an incredible value. Whether you're looking to fill the freezer or just want to make some great memories on the water, this is the trip for you. So grab your fishing license, pack some snacks, and get ready for an awesome day on Oologah Lake. The fish are biting - are you ready to join them?
Customer Reviews
MONSTER CRAPPIE MAGIC
Carrol Moore
April 15, 2025
MIKES FISH WHISPERER
Fished with Mike for a few years now . Every time we land the boat and start counting and cleaning people ask how we did so Good ?? I just point at Captain Mike !
John Delaloye
April 19, 2025
HOOKED AND READY
My husband and I had so much fun fishing with Mike! He knows the lake very well, and we caught some big crappie. He's a really nice guy, and we would highly recommend him for your next fishing trip!
Melissa Barrett Barrett
April 16, 2023
Loved it !!! Ready for the next trip !
John Delaloye
May 29, 2024
Learn more about the species
Crappie
White bass are scrappy fighters that'll give you a good run for your money. They typically range from 10-12 inches but can get up to 18 inches and 7 pounds. You'll find them in Oologah's open waters, often schooling near the surface or around structure. Spring is prime time when they make their spawning runs up tributaries. These silver-sided fish with dark horizontal stripes are fun to catch and tasty to eat. They're aggressive feeders, so once you find a school, the action can be fast. Try small jigs, spinners, or live minnows. A local trick is to look for jumping shad – white bass are usually feeding below. Cast beyond the school and retrieve through it for best results. When you hook one, be ready for some acrobatics!
White Bass
White bass are some of the most fun fish to catch in Oologah Lake. These silvery battlers usually run 10-12 inches but can reach 18 inches and a couple pounds. You'll find them schooling in open water or around points and humps. Spring is prime time when they make spawning runs up creeks and rivers. Anglers love white bass for their aggressive strikes and tasty fillets. They're not picky eaters – small jigs, spinners, and live minnows all work well. When you find a school, the action can be non-stop. A good local trick is to look for surface activity, especially early and late in the day. Cast beyond the school and retrieve through it. Once hooked, these feisty fish put up a great fight on light tackle. It's hard to beat a limit of white bass for a fish fry!
Striped Bass
Striped bass are hard-fighting fish that'll test your skills. They can grow huge, up to 70 pounds, though 20-40 pounders are more common catches. Look for stripers around structure like drop-offs, points, and creek channels. They prefer cooler water, so early mornings and evenings are prime times, especially in summer. Spring and fall are great seasons as stripers follow baitfish migrations. Anglers love targeting them for their powerful runs and excellent table fare. Live bait like shad works well, but artificial lures can be effective too. Try trolling with deep-diving crankbaits along channel edges. A local tip: watch for diving birds – they'll often lead you right to feeding stripers. Be sure to use stout gear, as these fish can really pull!
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Had a great time catching big monster crappie and made some great memories!! Mike is A1 , he diffently knows where the fish are and he was very friendly and very knowledgeable and will diffently recommend him !!! Until we meet again!!