Bluestem Lake

Lake fishing Oklahoma · 07:09 - 19:32

Bluestem Lake is a lake set in Oklahoma. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

79%

96°

Fri

79%

96°

Sat

78%

98°

Sun

77%

94°

Mon

80%

80°

Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

78°F

Air temp

96°F

Wind

13 mph

Pressure

29.91 inHg ↑ rising

Clouds

9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-16 00:36

Best times today

Dawn 06:24–08:24 Day 08:24–18:17 Dusk 18:17–20:17

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit

Major period 16:23–18:23 Major period 04:23–06:23 Minor period 11:53–13:23 Minor period 21:22–22:52

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

17:00

96°

18:00

94°

19:00

91°

20:00

88°

21:00

87°

22:00

87°

23:00

85°

00:00

82°

01:00

81°

02:00

81°

03:00

81°

04:00

81°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

54%

Active through the day, bright sky slows things.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

50%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

46%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

28%

Bright sky slows things.

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Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

19%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Bluestem Lake is a reservoir in Osage County, Oklahoma, and is home to the world famous Plan B Yacht Club, it's about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Pawhuska. Alternate names are City of Pawhuska Lake and Pawhuska Lake. It covers the convergence of Middle Bird Creek and South Bird Creek. The outflow is Middle Bird Creek. The lake has a surface of 762 acres (3.08 km2) and a shoreline of 19 miles (31 km).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bluestem Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Bluestem Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Bluestem Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bluestem Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 34%.