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Lake Fork Fishing Report: Post-Spawn Bass Crush Topwater, Crappie Bite Heats Up

Lake Fork Fishing Report: Post-Spawn Bass Crush Topwater, Crappie Bite Heats Up

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 Good morning from Lake Fork, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

It's shaping up to be another beautiful day here in East Texas. We're looking at temps climbing into the mid-80s by afternoon with a light southerly breeze - perfect conditions to be out on the water. Sunrise was just after 6:15 AM and we'll see sunset around 8:20 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work with.

Lake Fork is sitting about 0.3 feet above pool level, continuing to hold steady after our spring rains. Water temps have climbed nicely into the 73-80 degree range, with the afternoons seeing those higher readings. Clarity remains good in most areas, with some stain in the backs of creeks.

The post-spawn pattern is fully established now, with most bass having completed their spawning ritual. They're hungry and active! Early morning topwater action has been outstanding this week, especially around pondweed and shallow grass lines. I've had great success with frogs and buzzbaits in that first hour of daylight. Once the sun gets up, switch to squarebills and wacky rigs around wood in 3-6 feet of water.

By mid-morning, you'll want to shift out deeper to main lake and secondary points in the 12-16 foot range. Carolina rigs with big worms or lizards have been producing quality bass, and deep-diving crankbaits like the XD series are triggering reaction strikes. The occasional football jig dragged slowly across points has been picking up some larger post-spawn females.

Crappie fishing has been excellent as they transition to deeper structure. Bridge pilings and brush piles in 15-22 feet are holding good numbers. Small jigs in chartreuse or white have been the ticket.

Catfish action is heating up in the shallows, particularly in the backs of coves with some timber.

For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the points around Caney Creek early for that topwater bite, then moving to Mustang Creek's main lake points as the day progresses. The bridge at 515 has been holding good numbers of both bass and crappie lately.

Remember to keep an eye out for blue herons - they'll show you where the baitfish are active. The shad spawn is tapering off but still happening in some areas at first light.

This weekend is looking prime for big fish - don't miss your chance to hook into one of Lake Fork's famous lunkers! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Good fishing, y'all!
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