Oklahoma
Illinois River near Gore
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 07198000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
86°F
Feels like
90°F
Wind
6 mph SE
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
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
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 84°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 96°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 103°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 101°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 87°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 104°F / Low 80°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 26 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Heavy rain
High 102°F / Low 80°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.53 in
Max gust 30 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 105°F / Low 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 30 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 105°F / Low 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 27 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.
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Fishing Overview
Illinois River near Gore, Oklahoma. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). USGS 07198000 is the bounded Lower Illinois / Tenkiller tailwater fishing reach inside the ODWC 7.75-mile trout area from Tenkiller Ferry Dam to the U.S. 64 bridge near Gore. ODWC trout-area rules name this USGS stream gauge as an in-reach harvest boundary. Not Illinois River near Watts 07195500 (upper Illinois), not Arkansas Illinois River 07194800, not Tenkiller Ferry Lake pool, and not Illinois River at Henry. Flow Context remains default-deny.
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
Fishery overview
The Lower Illinois River near Gore is Oklahoma's year-round Tenkiller tailwater trout fishery in Sequoyah County. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 07198000 using live water temperature, discharge, and stage. ODWC stocks rainbow trout year-round and brown trout when available. This is not Tenkiller Ferry Lake, not the upper Illinois River near Watts, and not Illinois River at Henry. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODWC year-round Lower Illinois trout area below Tenkiller Ferry Dam. USGS 07198000 live 00010. Watts 07195500 and Arkansas Illinois 07194800 are not substituted. Tenkiller Ferry Lake pool temperature is not this river.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODWC stocks brown trout in the Lower Illinois when available. Trophy brown rules (one brown greater than 20 inches in the three-trout aggregate) are destination-specific. Not Lower Mountain Fork.
White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODWC Lower Illinois PFHA notes white bass, walleye, and occasional striped bass in the tailwater. White bass is the material companion warmwater target. Walleye and striped bass are notes-only on this pin.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Cold hypolimnetic tailwater of Tenkiller Ferry Dam on the Illinois River, Sequoyah County. The ODWC designated trout area is 7.75 miles from the dam to U.S. 64 at Gore. USGS 07198000 sits on that reach, about two miles below the dam, not on the upper Illinois at Watts.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
ODWC Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area (Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit) documents walk-in trout access north of Gore. Additional public access includes the pool immediately below Tenkiller Ferry Dam, River Road Public Access Area, and Gore Landing. Catalog coordinates are USGS 07198000.
Stocking information
ODWC trout information: Lower Illinois River stockings occur year-round. Rainbow trout are the primary stocked trout; brown trout are stocked when available. Confirm current official ODWC stocking notices.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Official sources
ODWC Lower Illinois trout-area rules: daily limit three trout, only one of which may be a brown trout greater than 20 inches. From the USGS stream gauge downstream to Gravel Pit County Road, daily limit is one trout, 20-inch minimum; artificial flies and lures and barbless hooks apply on the Watts Unit below the gauge. Distinct from Tenkiller Lake crappie specials and from Watts / upper Illinois. Confirm current official ODWC regulations.
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
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