• Fishing Report: Cooler Temps, Active Fish at Lake Sam Rayburn

  • Feb 2 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fishing Report: Cooler Temps, Active Fish at Lake Sam Rayburn

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene at Lake Sam Rayburn as of February 2, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the conditions. The lake level is currently about 0.65 feet above pool, thanks to recent rain. The water is slightly stained, especially up in the creeks and pockets, with a temperature hovering around 47 degrees. Since Lake Sam Rayburn is a freshwater lake, you don't have to worry about tidal changes.

    Sunrise today is at about 7:20 AM, and sunset will be around 5:20 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get out there and catch some fish. The weather forecast indicates a mild day with no significant changes expected, making it a good time to hit the water.

    Fish activity is looking good right now. Bass are active, although they might be a bit lethargic due to the cooler water. They're chasing shad in the shallows and off points, particularly around the south end of the lake where you can find some grass. Crankbaits are working well in these areas. If you're targeting bass, look for stumps in creek bends, as they seem to be holding up there. For early morning or late evening fishing, switch to topwater baits to capitalize on the low light conditions. Plastic worms, jigs, and Carolina rigs are also effective, especially around vegetation edges, deep ledges, and creek channels.

    Crappie and white bass are moving up the creek channels but aren't stacked up as usual. For crappie, jigs and minnows are your best bet, especially in deeper water around brush piles and creek channels. During their spring spawn, you'll want to target shallow areas near vegetation, but for now, they're in those deeper spots.

    Catfish are also active, particularly in 15-26 feet of water, where cut bait and minnows are working well.

    Some hot spots to consider include the lower part of the reservoir where the water is clearer. Here, game fish tend to hold around vegetation edges, flats, humps, and creek channels. In the upper third of the reservoir, look for timber, brush, laydowns, and creek channels as these areas provide good habitat for fish.

    Recently, anglers have reported consistent bites, though the fish are a bit slow to react due to the cooler water. Bass up to 6 pounds have been caught, and crappie are averaging around 1-2 pounds.

    For your tackle box, make sure to include crankbaits, spinnerbaits, topwater baits, plastic worms, jigs, and Carolina rigs. For bait, minnows, cut bait, and shad are all good choices.

    Overall, it's a fair day for fishing at Sam Rayburn, with plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of species. Just remember to drain your boat's water when leaving or approaching the lake to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.

    Get out there and enjoy the fishing – it's going to be a great day on the water
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