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  • Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report June 22, 2025: Summer Bite Firing, Topwater and Ledges Producing

    Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report June 22, 2025: Summer Bite Firing, Topwater and Ledges Producing
    2025/06/22
    Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

    The lake’s summer bite is firing on all cylinders right now. Water temps are sitting right at 86 degrees with the level just a shade above pool, giving us a stained but not muddy situation. Today, the weather is classic East Texas summer: hot, humid, with scattered clouds and a light southeast breeze. We’re looking at sunrise around 6:17 a.m. and sunset about 8:26 p.m. These longer days mean you’ve got plenty of time to put a bend in your rod.

    Bass fishing is GOOD and the best action is happening early in the shallows among pencil and hay grass. Topwater frogs and poppers have been hot at first light—work ‘em through the grass as the sun rises. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are picking up bites off points, humps, and submerged structure through mid-morning. Once that topwater bite starts to fade, switch to Carolina rigs and jigs on ledges and creek channels where the fish are sliding deeper as the day heats up. According to Captain Lynn Atkinson’s guide report for the week, flipping brush and working cover along the buckbrush edges is producing solid limits for those who stay persistent.

    Crappie are still transitioning out to brush and timber, getting a little more predictable. The bite is best with jigs and minnows around brush piles, especially in 14-20 feet of water. They’re not stacked up everywhere yet, but find the right pile and you’ll stay busy. White bass are schooling off main lake points—slab spoons and small swimbaits will do the trick when you see them busting shad.

    Catfish action is also lively with channels and blues moving out to deeper water. Cut bait is doing well along ledges and in creek channels. Night fishing is starting to pick up for the whisker crowd, so set up before dark and let the action come to you.

    Two hotspots that should be on your radar: Indian Creek is firing for bass with jigs worked at the mouth and along the deeper edges, especially outside midday hours. The Buck Bay area is another solid choice for crappie and catfish right now, especially if you fish the deeper timber and creek swings with live minnows or punch bait.

    Summer patterns are setting in strong, so fish early, target moving water or structure, and don’t be afraid to chase the bite as the sun climbs.

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  • Bites Sizzle on Big Sam - June 21, 2025 Fishing Report

    Bites Sizzle on Big Sam - June 21, 2025 Fishing Report
    2025/06/21
    This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

    Big Sam’s sitting about half a foot above pool, water temp hovering around 86 degrees, and visibility is classic early summer stained. We kicked off with a sunrise at 6:13 AM, and you can fish right on through to sunset at 8:26 PM. Weather’s textbook East Texas June—humid, plenty of sun, and highs pushing right up into the upper 80s. The Corps has been steadily releasing water, helping pile up fish along those prime ledges and creek channel swings, so pay attention to current breaks and structure all day.

    Bass action is straight-up good right now. Most of the post-spawners have finished moving and are stacking up on main lake ledges, humps, and drains in that 10-20 foot range. Early and late, there’s a shallow topwater bite in the pencil grass, hay grass, and especially where there’s new growth in the pads—frogs and poppers are getting smashed, with the best blow-ups coming right at first light. Once the sun’s up, switch gears and work Carolina rigs or Texas rigs with big worms in plum, watermelon red, or June bug. Don’t overlook deep-diving crankbaits over submerged timber—steady bites are coming off main lake points near Veach Basin and Harvey Creek, both consistent producers all week. Some fish are still holding in shallow flooded brush, so flipping soft plastics or a stout jig will keep you in the hunt for a kicker, especially in the buckbrush.

    Crappie are transitioning out to the deeper brush piles and standing timber on the south end and into Ash Bayou. Both jigs and minnows are working, but the bite is definitely steadier on the brush as they pull out of their shallow patterns. Bluegill are bedding around the same brush and piling up in numbers—great for the kids with worms or small jigs.

    Catfish are making a move out to deeper points and creek channels, as the water warms up and the bait transitions. Cut shad or stink bait is still the go-to, best results coming from channel bends and the deeper drops off main lake flats.

    Hot spots today include Veach Basin for those early topwater bass, and Harvey Creek’s points and ledges once the sun gets up. For crappie, target the deeper brush on the south end or inside Ash Bayou.

    Best bets for lures: topwater frogs and poppers around grass and pads at dawn, Texas- or Carolina-rigged big worms off ledges, and deep-diving crankbaits worked slow over structure. For crappie and bluegill, stick with jigs and live minnows. Catfish are biting best on cut bait set near the channel bends.

    Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates, tips, and all the latest Big Sam news. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Summer Bite Firing on All Cylinders

    Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Summer Bite Firing on All Cylinders
    2025/06/21
    This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding Angelina National Forest waters on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

    Sunrise hit at 6:13 a.m. and you’ll have until sunset at 8:22 p.m. to get your lines wet. The lake is holding just under half a foot above pool, and water temps are running in the mid-80s after a week of steamy Texas sunshine and some passing early-summer storms. The water’s stained but clarity is decent. You’ll feel a light southeast breeze and, with the Corps still releasing a bit of water, the level is slowly dropping—prime conditions for that summer bite to keep firing.

    Bass fishing is solid and squarely in summer pattern. Most spawners have wrapped up and fish are stacking up on main lake points, humps, and those classic creek channel ledges in 10–20 feet. Best action early remains shallow in the pencil and hay grass, especially if there’s shade or baitfish flickering—topwater frogs and poppers have been getting crushed at first light, especially up around Veach Basin and Harvey Creek. Once the sun gets high, work those deeper brush piles and timber with Carolina rigs loaded with watermelon red or plum worms, as well as Texas-rigged big worms. Deep-diving crankbaits are doing the trick on off-shore structure. If you’re still seeing good water up in the buckbrush or flooded cover, flipping soft plastics or jigs is still worth a shot—there are still some quality keepers shallow, especially with the water still a tad high.

    For crappie, fish are moving out to deeper brush piles and standing timber, and the bite is steady on jigs and minnows in 12–20 feet. Catfish are solid on cut shad or punch bait in the creek channels and along ledges, especially after sunset. White bass have been schooling on the main lake points—give slabs, small spoons, or a white grub a toss when you see ‘em busting the surface.

    Best lures right now: topwater frogs and poppers at dawn, watermelon red or plum straight-tail worms on Carolina or Texas rigs, deep-diving crankbaits for offshore bass, and jigs or minnows for crappie. For catfish, bring the stink with cut bait or punch bait.

    Hotspots this weekend are Veach Basin for that topwater morning bass bite and Harvey Creek for numbers of both bass and crappie, especially around the deeper standing timber. Don’t overlook Black Forest for offshore ledge action once midday hits.

    Fish are biting, the weather’s holding, and Lake Sam Rayburn is firing on all cylinders. Make sure to drain your boat to help keep our lake zebra mussel free. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for the latest reports, gear tips, and all things Big Sam. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Beating the Heat: Summertime Fishing on Lake Sam Rayburn

    Beating the Heat: Summertime Fishing on Lake Sam Rayburn
    2025/06/20
    This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, June 20th, 2025. Here’s the scoop from the water this morning.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern on Big Sam, and the lake’s looking prime. Water temps are sitting at a warm 86 degrees, and the lake’s running about half a foot above pool. Water clarity is good, especially up by the main lake, and the level is holding steady thanks to recent releases, so the bite is steady for those getting out early or staying late. Today’s sunrise was at 6:13 a.m., and you’ve got until about 8:22 p.m. before the sun dips behind the pines. With summer solstice upon us, these long days give you plenty of time to chase that big bite.

    The early morning bass bite is hot up in the pencil grass and hay grass. Local regulars are hammering them with topwater frogs and poppers right at daybreak. As the sun climbs, bass are pulling off into deeper haunts—main lake points, ledges, and creek channel swings in that 10-20 foot range are prime. Carolina rigs with creature baits and big worms are putting up numbers. If you like chunking a deep-diving crankbait, now’s the time—work those over submerged structure and hold on tight. A few guys are still reporting success flipping shallow brush and flooded timber, especially with Texas rigs. Stick with it as long as the water stays up.

    Meanwhile, the crappie are slowly making their way out to deeper brush piles. The best action for slabs has been over brush in about 14-20 feet. Jigs and minnows are both working, though the bite is a touch better toward the south end of the lake and up in Ash Bayou. Bluegill are congregating on brush, and catfish are transitioning out of the creeks, settling in on main lake points and channel bends—cut bait or stink bait is your best bet for these whiskerfish.

    As for catches, word from Captain Lynn Atkinson and the folks at Texas Parks and Wildlife is that the bite has been good across the board—solid numbers of bass, nice messes of crappie coming off brush, and catfish action picking up as they move deeper. Best baits right now: early morning topwaters for bass, Carolina-rigged plastics, deep crankbaits, and flipping jigs shallow. Crappie are steady on jigs and live minnows, and catfish are hitting fresh-cut shad and stink bait.

    Hot spots this week have been the main lake points near Veach Basin, and Ash Bayou for crappie. Don’t overlook the area around the 147 bridge for a mixed bag either.

    That’s your rundown for Lake Sam Rayburn on June 20th, 2025. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for all the latest action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Sam Rayburn Fishing Report June 18, 2025: Bass Crush Topwaters, Crappie Schooling, Cats Prowling Ledges

    Sam Rayburn Fishing Report June 18, 2025: Bass Crush Topwaters, Crappie Schooling, Cats Prowling Ledges
    2025/06/18
    This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for June 18, 2025.

    Big Sam is fishing strong right now as we settle into early summer. The lake is sitting a hair above pool, holding steady at about 80 degrees, and the water’s got a stained look thanks to recent rain and water releases from the dam. Sunrise is 6:13 a.m., sunset just past 8:22 p.m., giving you a solid window to chase 'em down. Today, expect muggy Texas sunshine with highs in the upper 80s, a light southeast breeze, and the chance of a shower in the afternoon. Tides aren’t much of a factor since we’re on freshwater, but with the lake levels dropping, some fish are piling up where they can find a comfortable depth—perfect for targeting those classic summer haunts.

    Bass are finishing up their post-spawn shuffle and locking into their deeper summer patterns. Your best bet right now is focusing on main lake points, ledges, humps, and creek channel swings in the 10-20 foot range. Carolina rigs loaded with watermelon red or plum worms are pulling good numbers. Deep-diving crankbaits are getting hammered over submerged structure, and if you’re out before the sun gets high, don’t pass up the topwater bite. Frogs and poppers worked through pencil grass and hay grass, especially at first light, are producing some real fireworks—Veach Basin and Harvey Creek are firing early for those topwater blowups. Still, don’t overlook the buckbrush and flooded timber; flipping soft plastics or jigs up shallow can connect you with quality keepers, especially anywhere water’s pushed in from the recent rains.

    Crappie are on the move—some are still shallow, but more are slipping toward brush piles and deeper timber. Target them with jigs or live minnows for the best results. Numbers aren’t off the charts, but patient work over underwater cover will get you a healthy mess for the fryer.

    White bass are schooling off points—keep a slab or small spoon handy for fast action when they start busting shad on the surface, especially midday when they herd up bait.

    Catfish have slid off into the creek channels and deep ledges. Cut bait on the bottom is the ticket for blues and channels. If you’re after numbers, work the drop-offs at night with blood bait or stink bait—Indian Creek is a proven hotspot for box fish once the sun drops.

    For hotspots, Veach Basin and Harvey Creek are still topping the list for bass, especially in low light. For channel cats and nighttime bank action, Indian Creek is tough to beat.

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  • Summer Slam on Big Sam: Fishing Lake Rayburn's Hottest Spots

    Summer Slam on Big Sam: Fishing Lake Rayburn's Hottest Spots
    2025/06/14
    Hello there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing around Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas. Today, June 14th, 2025, we're deep into early summer, and Big Sam is offering some of the best fishing action we've seen all year. The water temperature is holding steady at around 80 degrees, with the lake level about 0.45 feet above pool. The clarity is good right now, making it ideal for early morning and late evening fishing sessions.

    Sunrise is at 6:13 AM, and sunset is just past 8:22 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to explore the lake. We don't have tidal reports here since we're freshwater, but the water level is dropping slowly as the Corps continues to release water.

    Bass fishing is in full summer swing. Most bass are moving to their classic deeper haunts like main lake points, ledges, humps, and creek channel swings in the 10-20 foot range. Carolina rigs tipped with creature baits or big worms are producing well. Deep-diving crankbaits are also hot, especially over submerged structure. Don't miss the early morning frog or popper bite up in the pencil and hay grass for some explosive strikes.

    Crappie and catfish are also on fire Crappie are slowly moving out to brush piles, and minnows or small jigs are your best bet. Catfish are good on cut bait in creek channels and ledges.

    For those looking to reel in some big ones, try focusing on areas like the main lake points around the Angelina River or the humps near the dam. These spots are known for their summer structure and should yield some nice catches.

    If you're looking for a real challenge, try flipping shallow brush and flooded timber with a Texas rig. It's a great way to catch some monsters, especially if the water stays high.

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  • "Summer Bass Bonanza at Lake Sam Rayburn - Your Guide to the Hot Bite"

    "Summer Bass Bonanza at Lake Sam Rayburn - Your Guide to the Hot Bite"
    2025/06/14
    Howdy from Lake Sam Rayburn—y’all this is Artificial Lure coming at you with the hot scoop for Saturday, June 14th, 2025. The sun will crack that Texas sky at 6:13 a.m., and you’ll have plenty of daylight, with sunset expected just after 8:26 p.m. Weather-wise, we’re looking at highs pushing into the upper 80s, a muggy southeast breeze, and classic summer sunshine—so pack extra sunscreen and plenty of water[6].

    The lake itself? Water’s sitting stained and about half a foot above pool right now, temperature holding steady at 80 degrees. The Corps has been steadily releasing water, so the level is slowly creeping down, and that’s concentrating fish just where you want ‘em[6]. For you saltwater fishermen, there’s no tidal action here—just pure freshwater mood swings.

    The bite, y’all—it’s downright classic summer right now. Most bass are done with their spawn and have moved out to those deeper haunts: main lake points, ledges, humps, and creek channel swings, especially in that 8-20 foot zone[4][6]. Carolina rigs tipped with creature baits or big worms are flat-out dominating, and deep-diving crankbaits are hot when worked over submerged structure. If you hit the water at first light, don’t overlook topwater frogs or poppers in the pencil and hay grass—locals are talking about explosive strikes, especially around Veach Basin and Harvey Creek[6].

    Numbers are good, with quality keepers coming in on soft plastics and jigs flipped into buckbrush and flooded timber[4]. Crappie? They’re on fire right now, stacking up on brush and channel swings, and folks are pulling in plenty with minnows and small jigs. Catfish action is picking up, too—shallow water in creeks and off windblown points is where you want to drop cut bait, minnows, or even punch bait below schools of feeding white bass[1][4].

    Hot spots to target? Veach Basin and Harvey Creek are both producing, especially early and late. Main lake points near the old river channel, ledges around Sandy Creek, and the flooded timber off Caney Creek are all worth a cast or three[6]. For numbers and variety, you can’t go wrong in those classic summer spots.

    So grab your gear, hit the water, and enjoy the action while it’s popping. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget—subscribe for your next dose of Sam Rayburn intel. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Summertime Patterns and Bite on Lake Sam Rayburn

    Summertime Patterns and Bite on Lake Sam Rayburn
    2025/06/13
    This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, June 13, 2025. Here’s what you need to know before you launch your boat or cast from shore.

    Sunrise was at 6:16 AM and sunset’s coming at 8:23 PM. Weather is hot and humid, with light southern winds and partly cloudy skies—classic early summer conditions on the Big Sam. The water temperature is holding steady around 80 to 82 degrees, according to the latest report from Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the lake is sitting just a hair above pool, but gradually dropping with steady water releases. The water clarity is stained, but visibility is fair, making it prime for a variety of tactics.

    Bass activity is strong as fish settle into their summer patterns. Largemouth bass are staging on points, ledges, and the outside edges of hay grass and buckbrush. Early and late, try working Carolina rigs or big dark-colored plastics across main lake points and brush piles. Once the sun gets up, those fish slide a little deeper—ten to fifteen feet has been productive. Over on Indian Creek, jigs in natural colors have been putting big fish in the boat, according to Texas Fish & Game’s forecast center. Veteran locals recommend the back end of Indian Creek in the spring, and the mouth the rest of the year, and it’s working right now. Rattle traps and deep-diving crankbaits also produced some solid bites midweek, along with a few weightless soft plastics fished on secondary points near the river channel.

    Crappie are stacking up in the creek channels and on submerged timber, especially in 15 to 25 feet of water. Guide Blake Oestreich mentioned the water’s still a touch high and fairly clear, so vertical jigging with small bright jigs or slipping a minnow over brush piles has been the ticket. The bite has been steady with good numbers reported, especially early morning.

    White bass are fair, with schools showing up on humps and long points out from the main river channel. Silver rattle traps and tail spins fished beneath surface feeding birds will get you hooked up, and keep an eye out for schooling action near Five Fingers and the mouth of Harvey Creek.

    Catfish are solid in shallow water up the creeks on cut bait, and transitioning toward spawn. Fish 6–15 feet deep near woody cover with punch bait or fresh shad.

    Hot spots to focus on: Indian Creek for both bass and crappie, and the mouth of Harvey Creek for white bass and scattered schooling action. Don’t sleep on the Five Fingers area for a big bite, especially around submerged timber.

    That’s the latest from Lake Sam Rayburn—a June day with plenty of chances to hook into something big if you’re willing to chase those summer patterns. Thanks for tuning in to the report. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and tips.

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