• Fishing Forecast for Lake Fork, Texas in February 2025

  • Feb 3 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Fishing Forecast for Lake Fork, Texas in February 2025

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene at Lake Fork, Texas, as of February 3rd, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the weather. Today, we're looking at a partly cloudy sky with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to the mid-60s, which is pretty typical for this time of year. The wind is light and variable, making it a great day to be out on the water. Sunrise was at around 7:15 AM, and sunset will be at about 5:45 PM, giving us a good long day to fish.

    Since Lake Fork is a freshwater lake, we don't have to worry about tides, but water levels are currently stable at 1.75 feet below pool. The water temperature is in the low 40s, and it's a bit stained, but that's not stopping the fish from biting.

    Now, let's dive into the fish activity. This time of year, the largemouth bass are starting to get active as the water temperatures begin to rise. You can expect to find them in transitional areas such as creek channels, points, and around submerged timber. Recently, anglers have been catching some impressive largemouth bass, with several fish over 7 pounds reported. For largemouth bass, I recommend using lures like Texas-rigged lizards or worms in pumpkinseed or watermelon colors. Spinner baits and crankbaits, especially those in shad patterns, are also effective.

    Crappie are also active, particularly in the deeper areas of the lake and around structure like boat docks and submerged timber. The crappie fishing has been a bit up and down due to the weather and wind, but on days with light winds, the bite has been better. Downsizing baits and lines is helping to get more bites. Small minnows, small hand ties, and small soft plastics are the key. Hold those baits super still just above the crappie, and they will either bite or swim off. If they swim off, it’s time to find fish that will bite. Timber and brush in 20-62 feet are holding fish in the mid lake and south areas.

    Hybrid striped bass can be found in the deeper waters, and catfish are always a good bet in the lake's deeper areas. For hybrid striped bass, use live bait, jigs, or troll with deep-diving lures. For catfish, cut bait, live shad, and stink baits are always winners.

    Now, let's talk about some hot spots. One of the best areas to fish is Birch Creek, which offers a lot of shoreline, ditches, creeks, and pockets filled with grass and timber. The cove northwest of old Hwy 17, known as McAfee Branch, is a great spot for bed fishing and spawning, especially in March. It has a mix of heavy timber and brush, making it an ideal spot for largemouth bass.

    Another spot is Duck Call Cove, which is the first cove going north on your right in Birch Creek. This cove has a deep creek channel with two good points on each side of the entrance and is great for the spawn as well as year-round fishing. Use a jig/craw, Texas rig, spinner bait, or crank bait here, and make sure to fish it thoroughly.

    In summary, Lake Fork is heating up, and with the right lures and knowledge of the hot spots, you're set for a fantastic day of fishing. So grab your gear, and let's get out there and catch some monsters. Tight lines, everyone
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