• Fishing Report: Pre-Spawn Bass and Crappie Action at Lake Fork, Texas

  • Feb 8 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fishing Report: Pre-Spawn Bass and Crappie Action at Lake Fork, Texas

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  • Hey there, fellow anglers It's Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for Lake Fork, Texas, as of February 8, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the weather. Today is looking overcast with highs around 69°F and lows of 56°F, which is pretty mild for this time of year[2]. There's no tidal report to worry about since Lake Fork is a freshwater lake, but the recent rain and warm sunny days have been stirring up the water and the fish.

    Sunrise today is at around 6:55 AM, and sunset will be at about 5:45 PM, giving us a good window to get out on the water.

    Fish activity has been picking up, especially with the pre-spawn bite for larger male bass starting to kick in. The water temperature is around 49 degrees, and the lake is at 0.40 feet below pool level[1].

    For bass fishing, you'll want to focus on creek bends, drop-offs, and areas with flooded trees. Alabama rigs are doing well offshore around road beds and long points in 18-23 feet of water. If you're targeting shallower fish, try using chatterbaits and square bill crankbaits in 3-5 feet around channels and ditches. Viper XP jigs and Texas rigs are also fair on big wood near channels in 5-10 feet[1].

    Crappie fishing is improving daily after the recent cold snap. These fish are scattered, so be prepared to cover a lot of water. They can be found in water deeper than 20 feet, often around timber, brush, bridges, and open water where they're chasing shad. Artificial baits seem to be outperforming live bait right now, likely because they sit still in the water, mimicking the slow movement of shad in cold water[1].

    Other species like catfish and hybrid striped bass are also present in the lake, but bass and crappie are the main targets this time of year[4].

    For hot spots, I recommend checking out the areas around Squaw Creek and the main lake points. These spots have a good mix of structure and are known for holding bass, especially during the pre-spawn period. Look for those rounded clay points that might not stick out much but can be real winners during the shad spawn[5].

    In summary, today's conditions at Lake Fork are promising, with mild weather and increasing fish activity. Use the right lures, cover the right spots, and you'll be hauling in some impressive catches. Good luck out there, and tight lines
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