• Lake Texoma Fishing Update January 2025 - Stripers, Bass, Catfish, and Crappie Hotspots

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Lake Texoma Fishing Update January 2025 - Stripers, Bass, Catfish, and Crappie Hotspots

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake Texoma. As of today, January 30, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make your fishing trip a success.

    First off, let's talk about the weather. We're in the midst of winter, and the temperatures have been dropping, which affects fish behavior significantly. Expect chilly mornings and afternoons, with water temperatures that have been dropping steadily.

    For Lake Texoma, there isn't a tidal report since it's a freshwater lake, but the water levels can fluctuate based on dam operations. Currently, the water levels are relatively stable, which is good news for us anglers.

    Sunrise today is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset is at about 5:30 PM. These times are crucial because they often mark the periods when fish are most active.

    ### Fish Activity and Recent Catches

    Striper fishing has been excellent, despite the colder temperatures. These fish are still very active, particularly in deeper areas. You can find them on deep flats and ledges in 35-60 feet of water. Recently, anglers have been having great success using dead sticking flukes and swimbaits on structure, ledges, and humps in 20-35 feet of water. Slow down your approach and stick with the fish if you're getting bites, as they tend to turn on longer into a drift. Trophy stripers are showing up, and all the fish are healthy and full of shad[1][2].

    Bass fishing has slowed down a bit with the dropping water temperatures, but there are still opportunities. Look for bass to move up in coves and near docks on sunny days. Use shaky heads or swim jigs on drop-offs near stumps in 8-15 feet of water. Texas rigged plastics around brush and stumps are also effective[1].

    Catfishing remains tough, but you can target big blues moving up in creeks and near the rivers. Use whole gizzard shad anchored up in 5-15 feet of water or drift flats near the river channel in 30-50 feet of water[1].

    Crappie are holding deep in 20-30 feet of water on humps and ledges with brush and structure. Jigs with a tipped minnow, fished vertically in the brush, are your best bet. Electronics can help you spot these fish, but it doesn't guarantee they'll bite[1].

    ### Best Lures and Bait

    For stripers, soft plastics and swimbaits are working well. Keep an eye out for gulls on the main lake and pelicans in the coves to locate active fish. Live bait is also effective, especially in milder temperatures, but with the current drop in temps, artificial lures are taking the lead[1][2].

    For bass, use shaky heads, swim jigs, and Texas rigged plastics. These will help you catch bass that are holding close to brush and stumps.

    For catfish, whole gizzard shad or cut rough fish are your best options.

    For crappie, jigs with a tipped minnow are the way to go.

    ### Hot Spots

    If you're looking for some hot spots, here are a few recommendations:

    - **Eisenhower State Park Bluffs (Texas)**: This area is known for its excellent striper fishing. The bluffs provide a great structure for stripers to congregate.
    - **Denison Dam (Texas)**: The area around the dam is a hotspot for various species, including stripers and catfish. The changing water levels and currents here create an ideal environment for fish to gather.
    - **North Island (Oklahoma)**: This spot is great for bass and crappie fishing. The island provides several points and coves where fish like to hide and feed[4].

    In summary, Lake Texoma is still offering some fantastic fishing opportunities despite the cold weather. Be patient, slow down your approach, and use the right lures and bait to increase your chances of a successful catch. Happy fishing
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