~ FISHING REPORT ~
Updated 8/10/2026
Broken Bow Lake is 1 ft below normal with the water temps in the upper 80's.
Fishing has been rather good despite the hot temps. This time of year is when the schooling/surfacing begins and is the most productive way to catch largemouth and spotted bass. However, it can be a hit or miss situation depending on the conditions of each day. Locating this activity requires calm days and finding areas of concentration of bait fish/shad.
Areas to find this activity starts in main creek channels or along the main river channel. You just have to have a good eye and willingness to chase them down, but this is one of the more exciting ways to catch them this time of year. Typically, the activity lasts a couple hours each morning or late evening.
Baits to keep ready are top waters, small swimbaits, blade baits, or small spoons. Shad patterns should be your color of choice on most everything. It is exciting and frustrating but can lead to a few hours of putting fish in the boat!
I am booking trips for this late summer and fall, so if you want to get into some of this action, just give me a call, text, or email for availability.
GOOD FISHING!!
If you would like to book a trip or get information on a trip, just give me a call, text, or email at:
870-582-4561
or:
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