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Fishing Report for East Texas's Lake Sam Rayburn: Ideal Conditions and Hot Spots for Bass, Crappie, and Catfish
- 2025/01/12
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As of January 12, 2025, here’s the latest fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn in East Texas.
First off, the weather is looking decent with the water temperature at about 60 degrees. The lake is slightly stained, and the water level is 0.32 feet below pool, which is a bit of a change due to recent rains that have slightly muddied the creeks and upriver areas.
For tidal reports, Lake Sam Rayburn is a freshwater lake, so you don't have to worry about tides. However, the rising water level from the recent rain is bringing new water into the system, which is getting the fish active.
Sunrise today is around 7:20 AM, and sunset is about 5:30 PM. These times are crucial because fish activity is high during these periods, especially in the early morning and late evening.
Bass are moving shallow into the bush and grassy areas with the new water. When you find grass, you can bet the bass will be there. They are particularly active upriver in shallow water, and using crankbaits and swim jigs is your best bet. Crappie and white bass are also on the move upriver, while catfish are doing well in 15-26 feet of water on cut bait and minnows.
For crappie, jigs and minnows are always a good choice, especially during their spring spawn when they target shallow areas around vegetation. For the rest of the year, they concentrate in deeper water around creek channels and brush piles.
If you're after bass, consider using topwater baits during the early morning and late evening when the light is low. As the sun rises, switch to plastic worms, jigs, and Carolina rigs, targeting vegetation edges, deep ledges, and creek channels.
Hot spots include the upper third of the reservoir where timber, brush, and laydowns provide good habitat, and the lower part of the reservoir where the water is clearer and game fish hold to vegetation edges, flats, humps, and creek channels. Specifically, areas like Buck Bay and Coleman Bay can be productive, especially if you're looking for shallow water and clear conditions.
Remember to drain your boat and onboard receptacles to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
Good luck out there, and tight lines
First off, the weather is looking decent with the water temperature at about 60 degrees. The lake is slightly stained, and the water level is 0.32 feet below pool, which is a bit of a change due to recent rains that have slightly muddied the creeks and upriver areas.
For tidal reports, Lake Sam Rayburn is a freshwater lake, so you don't have to worry about tides. However, the rising water level from the recent rain is bringing new water into the system, which is getting the fish active.
Sunrise today is around 7:20 AM, and sunset is about 5:30 PM. These times are crucial because fish activity is high during these periods, especially in the early morning and late evening.
Bass are moving shallow into the bush and grassy areas with the new water. When you find grass, you can bet the bass will be there. They are particularly active upriver in shallow water, and using crankbaits and swim jigs is your best bet. Crappie and white bass are also on the move upriver, while catfish are doing well in 15-26 feet of water on cut bait and minnows.
For crappie, jigs and minnows are always a good choice, especially during their spring spawn when they target shallow areas around vegetation. For the rest of the year, they concentrate in deeper water around creek channels and brush piles.
If you're after bass, consider using topwater baits during the early morning and late evening when the light is low. As the sun rises, switch to plastic worms, jigs, and Carolina rigs, targeting vegetation edges, deep ledges, and creek channels.
Hot spots include the upper third of the reservoir where timber, brush, and laydowns provide good habitat, and the lower part of the reservoir where the water is clearer and game fish hold to vegetation edges, flats, humps, and creek channels. Specifically, areas like Buck Bay and Coleman Bay can be productive, especially if you're looking for shallow water and clear conditions.
Remember to drain your boat and onboard receptacles to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
Good luck out there, and tight lines
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