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Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Late Spring Bite Heats Up
- 2025/05/09
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This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 9, 2025. We’re enjoying classic late-spring conditions here in East Texas, with sunrise right around 6:30 am and sunset coming up just before 8:00 pm. Mornings have been comfortable and afternoons are warm, with water temps steady at 73 to 74 degrees. The lake is sitting just above normal pool, and the water is stained but fishable.
Largemouth bass activity has been solid, though most of the bigger fish have pulled off the shallows as the last wave of the spawn finishes up. Your best shot at a quality bass right now is working that 8 to 14 foot range on ledges, humps, and around old timber. A big worm on a Texas rig or Carolina rig has been the go-to, and a few are getting bit with Carolina rigs on main lake points and even the occasional rattle trap if you find schooling shad. Reports have several anglers catching limits, with a handful of 5- to 7-pounders coming mostly from the mid-lake region and around Five Fingers.
Crappie are still a bit scattered as they shift from spawning beds to deeper structure, but the most consistent action has been in 4 to 12 feet of water, especially around timber and brush. Live minnows under corks are your best bet, though a few are coming in on jigs. The bite isn’t lights-out yet, but some limits are being found early in the morning or late afternoon.
Catfish are on the move as well, with both blues and channels being caught shallow and deep. The 4 to 12 foot range is producing, especially around trees and creek mouths. Minnows under corks or cut shad are bringing in solid stringers.
The best lures right now for bass are big, dark-colored worms on Texas or Carolina rigs, especially around old timber and structure. For crappie, stick to live minnows, and for catfish, cut shad or punch bait is hard to beat.
Hot spots worth checking out include the Five Fingers area, which is holding better-than-average bass, and around the old 147 bridge where crappie are picking up. Points near Veach Basin are also worth a look, especially if you want to chase bigger bass.
Overall, fish are biting and conditions are steady, so it’s a good time to get on the water. Just remember, the bite is best early and late, so plan accordingly and stay safe out there. Tight lines from Artificial Lure.
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Largemouth bass activity has been solid, though most of the bigger fish have pulled off the shallows as the last wave of the spawn finishes up. Your best shot at a quality bass right now is working that 8 to 14 foot range on ledges, humps, and around old timber. A big worm on a Texas rig or Carolina rig has been the go-to, and a few are getting bit with Carolina rigs on main lake points and even the occasional rattle trap if you find schooling shad. Reports have several anglers catching limits, with a handful of 5- to 7-pounders coming mostly from the mid-lake region and around Five Fingers.
Crappie are still a bit scattered as they shift from spawning beds to deeper structure, but the most consistent action has been in 4 to 12 feet of water, especially around timber and brush. Live minnows under corks are your best bet, though a few are coming in on jigs. The bite isn’t lights-out yet, but some limits are being found early in the morning or late afternoon.
Catfish are on the move as well, with both blues and channels being caught shallow and deep. The 4 to 12 foot range is producing, especially around trees and creek mouths. Minnows under corks or cut shad are bringing in solid stringers.
The best lures right now for bass are big, dark-colored worms on Texas or Carolina rigs, especially around old timber and structure. For crappie, stick to live minnows, and for catfish, cut shad or punch bait is hard to beat.
Hot spots worth checking out include the Five Fingers area, which is holding better-than-average bass, and around the old 147 bridge where crappie are picking up. Points near Veach Basin are also worth a look, especially if you want to chase bigger bass.
Overall, fish are biting and conditions are steady, so it’s a good time to get on the water. Just remember, the bite is best early and late, so plan accordingly and stay safe out there. Tight lines from Artificial Lure.
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