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Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Bass Spawn, Crappie Hot, Catfish Biting in East Texas
- 2025/04/04
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Good afternoon, anglers. Let’s dive into today’s fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, the pride of East Texas, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
The weather is perfect for fishing today, with partly cloudy skies and a high near 77°F. A light breeze should make for comfortable angling, and the sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM offer ample daylight to hit the water. Water conditions are slightly stained, with temperatures hovering around 69-72°F depending on the location. The lake level is 0.16 feet above pool, providing stable and favorable conditions for fishing.
Bass fishing is currently strong, with largemouth bass actively spawning. Look for them in shallow pockets, brush, and creek channels. Anglers have been reporting great success flipping rattle traps, watermelon red flake Senkos, and chartreuse spinnerbaits into the brush and timber around 8-10 feet of water. Expect bites from bass weighing 3 to 6 pounds, with the occasional 8-pounder making an appearance. Prime spots include Needmore Point and areas near Harvey Creek.
Crappie action is heating up as they move shallow to spawn. You’ll find them in 6-12 feet of water, especially near brush piles, creek pockets, and timber. Minnows and chartreuse or blue/white jigs have been the top producers. Morning and evening hours are providing the best bites, so try your luck near Coleman Creek or the Angelina River arm for consistent success.
Catfish are also biting well in 6-15 feet of water. Look to creek bends and structures, and use stink bait or cut bait to reel them in. White bass are roaming the points and brush as they make their way back from spawning, and they’re hitting small crankbaits, tail spinners, and white curly-tail grubs. Focus on downstream points and creek mouths for these fighters.
For hot spots, the Twin Dikes area and timber near Caney Creek have been highly productive this week. Whether you’re targeting bass, crappie, or catfish, these locations should yield solid results.
As for bait and gear, rely on Carolina rigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and rattle traps for bass. For crappie, stick with live minnows or sturdy jigs. Patience, persistence, and the right lure choices will ensure your stringer stays full.
So grab your rods and reels, head out to the lake, and enjoy one of the best times of the year to fish Sam Rayburn. Tight lines and good luck out there, y’all!
The weather is perfect for fishing today, with partly cloudy skies and a high near 77°F. A light breeze should make for comfortable angling, and the sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM offer ample daylight to hit the water. Water conditions are slightly stained, with temperatures hovering around 69-72°F depending on the location. The lake level is 0.16 feet above pool, providing stable and favorable conditions for fishing.
Bass fishing is currently strong, with largemouth bass actively spawning. Look for them in shallow pockets, brush, and creek channels. Anglers have been reporting great success flipping rattle traps, watermelon red flake Senkos, and chartreuse spinnerbaits into the brush and timber around 8-10 feet of water. Expect bites from bass weighing 3 to 6 pounds, with the occasional 8-pounder making an appearance. Prime spots include Needmore Point and areas near Harvey Creek.
Crappie action is heating up as they move shallow to spawn. You’ll find them in 6-12 feet of water, especially near brush piles, creek pockets, and timber. Minnows and chartreuse or blue/white jigs have been the top producers. Morning and evening hours are providing the best bites, so try your luck near Coleman Creek or the Angelina River arm for consistent success.
Catfish are also biting well in 6-15 feet of water. Look to creek bends and structures, and use stink bait or cut bait to reel them in. White bass are roaming the points and brush as they make their way back from spawning, and they’re hitting small crankbaits, tail spinners, and white curly-tail grubs. Focus on downstream points and creek mouths for these fighters.
For hot spots, the Twin Dikes area and timber near Caney Creek have been highly productive this week. Whether you’re targeting bass, crappie, or catfish, these locations should yield solid results.
As for bait and gear, rely on Carolina rigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and rattle traps for bass. For crappie, stick with live minnows or sturdy jigs. Patience, persistence, and the right lure choices will ensure your stringer stays full.
So grab your rods and reels, head out to the lake, and enjoy one of the best times of the year to fish Sam Rayburn. Tight lines and good luck out there, y’all!