Oklahoma
Illinois River near Gore
Location Snapshot
Illinois River near Gore is Oklahoma’s cold Tenkiller Ferry Dam tailwater, part of the Lower Illinois trout reach in Sequoyah County. Rainbow and brown trout anchor the stocked fishery, while white bass add a secondary warmwater component to this otherwise trout-focused tailwater.
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Wednesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Blocking Factors
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 3710 CFS
- Gage Height
- 11.08 ft
- Water Temperature
- 73.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 07198000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
5 mph E
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 9 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 9 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 5 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 79°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 58°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Mostly clear
High 82°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Illinois River near Gore is the designated trout water from Tenkiller Ferry Dam to the U.S. 64 bridge.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Illinois River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Sequoyah, Oklahoma
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Sequoyah
Management Category
ODWC year-round trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Illinois River near Gore.
Regulation Summary
Illinois River near Gore: ODWC Lower Illinois designated trout area from Tenkiller Ferry Dam to U.S. 64 near Gore. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, White Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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