Freshwater Fishing Reports
Week of August 17, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 86–90 degrees; 5.41’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to Carolina rigs, jigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.AMISTADWater clear; 84–87 degrees; 5.45’ low. Black bass are good on frogs, spooks, Pop–Rs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and soft plastic worms. Striped bass are fair on Red Fins and large topwaters. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers under a cork in 6–15 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines, droplines, and throwlines on live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.ARROWHEADWater turbid; 85–91 degrees; 6.93’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on spinnerbaits and moving to deeper water. Crappie are fair on chartreuse jigs and minnows in deeper water off the derricks. White bass are very good with lots of surface action early and late. Blue catfish are good on juglines with cut shad.ATHENSWater clear, 88–94 degrees; 3.66’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and medium crankbaits – midday concentrate on deeper brush piles. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.BASTROPWater clear; 83–86 degrees. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.BELTONWater stained; 82–86 degrees; 6.82’ low. Black bass are fair on soft plastic worms. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch and frozen shad.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 88–94 degrees; 7.02’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms and football jigs off ledges and in brush piles. Crappie are good on live minnows. White bass are good on Humdingers and topwaters. Catfish are fair to good on trotlines or juglines with Redneck’s Catfish Bait Soap.BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms over grass beds. Striped bass are fair on liver and shad off points. Redfish are good on perch, tilapia, shad, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are excellent on liver, shrimp, cut bait, and cheesebait near the dam. Blue catfish are fair on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 89–95 degrees; 11.20’ low. Black bass are good on medium running crankbaits in shad patterns and Texas rigged LFT Hyper Worms along main lake points and deeper docks. Best colors are watermelon/chartreuse. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid stripers are good on slabs. Channel catfish are fair on cut and prepared bait.BROWNWOODWater clear; 14.84’ low. Black bass are good on redbug Grande Bass worms, Bass Hogg spinnerbaits, and watermelon red Berkley saber tails over brush piles in 10–15 feet. Hybrid striper are good drifting shad around docks at night. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies and minnows off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on minnows and Li’l Fishies in 10–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on trotlines baited with cut bait and chicken livers. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch.BUCHANANWater clear; 80–83 degrees; 24.60’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Skip–N–Pop topwaters, white Curb’s buzzbaits and Erratic jigs, and weightless Texas rigged purple flake Whacky Sticks off points in 5–15 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps and topwaters at first light on the surface in 30 feet, and jigging white Curb’s bucktail jigs. White bass are fair on Pirk Minnows, Shad Raps, and Tiny Traps over rock piles in 20–35 feet. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on live bait and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are very good on juglines and trotlines baited with goldfish and perch.CADDOWater stained; 88–94 degrees; 1.33’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rig worms and topwaters early, late switching to shallow crankbaits around isolated cover. White bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps. Yellow bass are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.CALAVERASWater clear. Black bass are good on dark soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits over reed beds. Striped bass are good on chicken livers and shad along the shoreline. Redfish are good on live perch and tilapia along the shoreline. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and shad near the railroad trestle. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 78–81 degrees; 6.60’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged watermelon Whacky Sticks, watermelon red Flukes, and white crankbaits in 2–8 feet at first light. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on watermelon JDC grubs and craws on main lake points and ledges in 10–15 feet. Crappie are fair on Curb’s crappie jigs and live minnows over submerged brush piles in 10 feet upriver. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines upriver.CEDAR CREEKWater lightly stained; 89–95 degrees; 5.38’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shaky heads and finesse jigs around docks – best action is in early morning with deep brush piles producing throughout the day. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid stripers are good on live shad. Crappie are fair to good on minnows. Catfish are fair drifting cut shad.CHOKE CANYONWater clear; 79–82 degrees; 9.73’ low. Black bass are good on white spinnerbaits and watermelon soft plastics on main lake points. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch and goldfish.COLEMANWater clear; 78–82 degrees; 14.56’ low. Black bass are good on pumpkinseed soft plastic worms and lizards. Hybrid striper are fair on live bait and chartreuse striper jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 3.47’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and topwaters in 5–10 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.COLORADO CITY15.79’ low. No report available.CONROEWater fairly clear; 81–84 degrees; 4.01’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed Carolina rigged soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on live bait. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on bloodbait, liver, and shrimp.COOPERWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 8.63’ low. Black bass are good on medium crankbaits, topwaters early and Texas rig worms throughout the day. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair to good on Sassy Shad and live shad. Catfish are good on prepared bait and cut bait.FAIRFIELDFishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD is currently stocking the lake. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers.FALCONWater stained to clear; 87–91 degrees. Black bass are fair on large soft plastics and spinnerbaits in 5–15 feet. Striped bass are slow. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on frozen shrimp, cut bait, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.FAYETTEWater clear. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps early and late. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp.FORKWater fairly clear; 89–95 degrees; 5.44’ low. Black bass are good on 3/4oz. football head jigs with LFT Hyper Freak trailers and Carolina rigs in deeper water along main lake humps, drops and brush piles, deep diving crankbaits and watermelon/green pumpkin 1/2oz. flipping jigs in 12–15 feet along creek channels. Good shallow bite early on topwaters and soft plastics. The night bite has been good after midnight. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad and prepared bait.FT. PHANTOM HILLWater clear; 85–89 degrees; 7.6’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs over brush piles. White bass are fair to good on Humdingers. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.GIBBONS CREEKWater clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastic worms, and on watermelon spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp.GRANBURYWater clear; 85–88 degrees; 3.79’ low. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and spinnerbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on stinkbait and frozen shrimp.GRANGERWater clear; 85–89 degrees; 3.22’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits in 5–10 feet. White bass are fair on pet spoons and Rat–L–Traps along shallow roadbeds. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs in 5–14 feet. Blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 89–94 degrees; 2.37’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, finesse jigs, and medium crankbaits along main lake points – docks are productive as well. There has also been a good deep crankbait bite along offshore structure. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on topwaters and Rat–L–Traps. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut shad.GREENBELTWater stained; 85–91 degrees; 34.45’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Carolina rigs, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows over brush piles. White bass are good on Humdingers. Smallmouth bass are fair on medium running crankbaits. Walleye are slow. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.HOUSTON COUNTYWater clear; 90–95 degrees; 1.87’ low. Black bass to 8 pounds are good on French Fries in coves in 10 feet. Crappie are slow. Red ear bream are good on live worms over grass beds. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch in 20 feet.HUBBARD CREEK83–89 degrees; 13’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, jigs and Caroline rigs with early action on topwaters. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows over brush piles. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.JOE POOLWater clear; 88–94 degrees; 2.22’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, topwaters early and medium crankbaits. Deeper brush piles are best later in day. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on prepared baits.LAKE O' THE PINESWater lightly stained; 88–94 degrees; 2.22’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, topwaters early and jigs later in the day off brush piles. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 8.06’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rig creature baits, topwaters and medium crankbaits. White bass are good on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs around bridge columns. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.LBJWater fairly clear; 82–85 degrees; 0.34’ low. Black bass are fair on weightless watermelon Whacky Sticks, JDC Skip–N–Pop topwaters, and Bleeding Shad Rat–L–Traps along seawalls in 5–15 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch.LEWISVILLEWater clear; 89–94 degrees; 3.88’ low. Black bass are good on medium running crankbaits, shaky heads and Texas rigged plastics on main lake points in 10–15 feet or football head jigs along same areas. Weightless Senkos around boat stalls are producing too. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid stripers are fair on slabs and Sassy Shad. Catfish are good on prepared bait.LIVINGSTONWater fairly clear; 85–88 degrees; 1.93’ low. Black bass are fair to good on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good but small on pet spoons, Rat–L–Traps, and Zara Spooks. White bass are good on pet spoons and troll tubes. Crappie are fair on minnows. Blue catfish are good on shad. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.MACKENZIEWater stained; 84–89 degrees; 82.97’ low. No report available.MARTIN CREEKWater fairly clear; 9.73’ low. No report available.MEREDITHWater fairly clear; 83–89 degrees; 94.43’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 89–94 degrees; 0.91’ high. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, chatterbaits and Texas rigged worms. Concentrate on deeper creek channels for best results. No reports on crappie. No reports on catfish.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater lightly stained; 89–92 degrees; 2.51’ low. Black bass to 3 pounds are good on minnows from the fishing docks. White bass are good on Little Georges near the boat ramp in Liberty Hill Park. Crappie are fair but mostly small on minnows over brush piles in 12–16 feet. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Blue catfish are good on trotlines and juglines baited with perch. Yellow catfish to 38 pounds are good on trotlines baited with perch.O.H. IVIEWater stained; 85–89 degrees; 33.66’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs, shaky heads and jigs with topwater action early. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on Humdingers. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 84–89 degrees; 11.74’ low. Black bass are fair to good on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, Carolina rigs and deep diving crankbaits. Crappie are fair on live minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PALESTINEWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 4.83’ low. Black bass are good on medium crankbaits, Texas rigged worms and shakyheads. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Hybrid stripers are fair on slabs, Sassy Shad and live shad. White bass are fair to good on slabs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.PALO DUROWater off color; 84–89 degrees; 39.47’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater stained; 83–89 degrees; 5.9’ low. Black bass are good on Yellow Magics early, later switching to Carolina rigs, Texas rigs, shaky heads and deep diving crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and Little Georges. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater stained; 86–89 degrees; 9.28’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are good on live shad. White bass are good on live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines and juglines baited with cut shad and minnows. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 89–95 degrees; 4.00’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, finesse jigs and medium to deep crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and Road Runners. White bass are excellent on humps in 17–23 feet with hybrids mixed in. Catfish are good on prepared baits.RAY ROBERTSWater clear; 89–94 degrees; 3.06’ low. Black bass are fair on Gene Larew Salt Flickr rigged on a shaky head on main lake points with rock and 3/4oz. Revenge Football head jigs in chameleon/chartreuse. Crappie are good early and late on jigs and minnows in brush in 20–25 feet. White bass are excellent – schooling early from the dam to the marina. Catfish are fair on Danny King’s punch bait over baited holes.RICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 89–94 degrees; 5.36’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, deep crankbaits and topwaters. Shakyheads around the deeper docks are effective. White bass are fair on slabs and live shad. Hybrid stripers are fair on slabs and live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.SAM RAYBURNWater lightly stained; 80–84 degrees; 11.02’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits and spinnerbaits. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows over brush piles. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers. Catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait, liver, and cut bait.SOMERVILLEWater murky; 84–87 degrees; 7.95’ low. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp, minnows, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.SPENCE81.22’ low. No report available.STAMFORD0.95’ low. No report available.STEINHAGEN1.47’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 81–84 degrees; 12.92’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits and minnows. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.SWEETWATERWater murky; 83–88 degrees; 11.26’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, jigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 89–95 degrees; 4.94’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to black/blue Firewater 1/2oz jigs, soft plastics and square bill crankbaits. Crappie are fair on 1/16oz. curl tail grubs and small minnows on docks, bridge pilings and deep timber. White bass are excellent on chartreuse and white SSS Slabs and tailspins – schooling on points early and late. Striped bass and hybrid striper are good on 4” to 6” white or shad pattern Sassy Shad in the shallows early then suspending deep during the day – drifting live bait is also producing. Catfish are excellent in deep water drifting cut bait and fresh shad.TEXOMAWater fairly clear; 88–94 degrees; 5.21’ low. Black bass are good on medium running crankbaits in shad patterns, Texas rigged finesse worms, shaky heads and topwaters. Schooling noted throughout the day. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Striped bass are good on live shad. Catfish are good on cut and live shad.TOLEDO BENDWater stained; 79–82 degrees; 10.12’ low. Black bass are fair on redbug and plum soft plastic worms and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are fair on minnows and silver striper jigs. White bass are good on spoons and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are slow. Bream are good on crickets and nightcrawlers off docks. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait, stinkbait, and chicken livers. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater stained; 82–85 degrees; 44.28’ low. Black bass are good on red shad worms, chartreuse topwaters, and white grubs in 15–25 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and pet spoons in 10–20 feet. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and fresh cut perch in 15–30 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONGWater stained. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and liver. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 88–94 degrees; 5.88’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, shakyheads and Texas rigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs in. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and cut shad. White bass are fair on slabs and live minnows.WHITE RIVERWater stained; 83–87 degrees; 21.04’ low. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Walleye are fair on live bait. Channel catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.WHITNEYWater stained; 80–83 degrees; 14.40’ low. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 4.78’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rig blue fleck worms, medium crankbaits and chatterbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on cut shad and prepared bait.
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Week of August 17, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters and Gulps. Drifters have worked slicks.SOUTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Trout are good at the jetty on live bait and topwaters. Kingfish, ling, dolphin and tuna are good offshore.BOLIVAR Trout are good on the south shoreline on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on plastics and live shrimp under a popping cork. Redfish are good on live bait around the reefs.EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are good for drifters working deep shell on limetreuse and plum plastics. Trout are good on live bait worked on the edges of the channel. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.WEST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair to good in the surf and around San Luis Pass on live shrimp and topwaters. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Tarpon are showing on the beachfront.TEXAS CITY Trout are fair to good around Dollar Reef on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish are fair to good in Moses Lake on mullet and shrimp.FREEPORT Trout are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp, Super Spooks and She Dogs. Trout are fair to good on live bait on the Surfside beach. Kingfish and bull redfish are good offshore.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the drop–off along the south shoreline on mullet.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp in Oyster Lake and Crab Lake.PORT O'CONNOR Trout and redfish are fair on live bait over sand, grass and shell in San Antonio Bay and around Pass Cavallo. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Trout are good in the surf and at the jetty. Tarpon have been showing at the jetty.ROCKPORT Trout are fair to good in the guts and channels on free–lined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are good on mullet on the Estes Flats and around Mud Island.PORT ARANSAS Trout and Spanish mackerel are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Trout are good in the surf on topwaters and croakers. Offshore is good for amberjack, kingfish, tuna and dolphin.CORPUS CHRISTI Trout are fair on the edge of the spoils on Gulps, piggy perch and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp. Trout are good in the surf on croakers.BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters around rocks and grass. Redfish are fair to good in knee–deep water on Super Spooks, She Pups, gold spoons and SkitterWalks.PORT MANSFIELD Trout are good on topwaters around sand and grass. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes on topwaters and soft plastics under a popping cork. Offshore is good for kingfish, ling and dolphin.SOUTH PADRE Trout, redfish and snook are fair to good in South Bay and Mexiquita Flats. Tarpon and snook are good on DOA Shrimp and live shad at the jetty.PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are fair to good while drifting sand and grass flats on live shrimp, DOA Shrimp and Gulps under popping corks. Trout are good on the deeper edges and flats in Laguna Vista on topwaters and live shrimp.
Week of August 17, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 86–90 degrees; 5.41’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to Carolina rigs, jigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.AMISTADWater clear; 84–87 degrees; 5.45’ low. Black bass are good on frogs, spooks, Pop–Rs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and soft plastic worms. Striped bass are fair on Red Fins and large topwaters. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers under a cork in 6–15 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines, droplines, and throwlines on live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.ARROWHEADWater turbid; 85–91 degrees; 6.93’ low. Largemouth bass are fair on spinnerbaits and moving to deeper water. Crappie are fair on chartreuse jigs and minnows in deeper water off the derricks. White bass are very good with lots of surface action early and late. Blue catfish are good on juglines with cut shad.ATHENSWater clear, 88–94 degrees; 3.66’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and medium crankbaits – midday concentrate on deeper brush piles. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.BASTROPWater clear; 83–86 degrees. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.BELTONWater stained; 82–86 degrees; 6.82’ low. Black bass are fair on soft plastic worms. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch and frozen shad.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 88–94 degrees; 7.02’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms and football jigs off ledges and in brush piles. Crappie are good on live minnows. White bass are good on Humdingers and topwaters. Catfish are fair to good on trotlines or juglines with Redneck’s Catfish Bait Soap.BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms over grass beds. Striped bass are fair on liver and shad off points. Redfish are good on perch, tilapia, shad, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are excellent on liver, shrimp, cut bait, and cheesebait near the dam. Blue catfish are fair on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 89–95 degrees; 11.20’ low. Black bass are good on medium running crankbaits in shad patterns and Texas rigged LFT Hyper Worms along main lake points and deeper docks. Best colors are watermelon/chartreuse. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid stripers are good on slabs. Channel catfish are fair on cut and prepared bait.BROWNWOODWater clear; 14.84’ low. Black bass are good on redbug Grande Bass worms, Bass Hogg spinnerbaits, and watermelon red Berkley saber tails over brush piles in 10–15 feet. Hybrid striper are good drifting shad around docks at night. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies and minnows off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on minnows and Li’l Fishies in 10–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on trotlines baited with cut bait and chicken livers. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch.BUCHANANWater clear; 80–83 degrees; 24.60’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Skip–N–Pop topwaters, white Curb’s buzzbaits and Erratic jigs, and weightless Texas rigged purple flake Whacky Sticks off points in 5–15 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps and topwaters at first light on the surface in 30 feet, and jigging white Curb’s bucktail jigs. White bass are fair on Pirk Minnows, Shad Raps, and Tiny Traps over rock piles in 20–35 feet. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on live bait and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are very good on juglines and trotlines baited with goldfish and perch.CADDOWater stained; 88–94 degrees; 1.33’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rig worms and topwaters early, late switching to shallow crankbaits around isolated cover. White bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps. Yellow bass are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.CALAVERASWater clear. Black bass are good on dark soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits over reed beds. Striped bass are good on chicken livers and shad along the shoreline. Redfish are good on live perch and tilapia along the shoreline. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and shad near the railroad trestle. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 78–81 degrees; 6.60’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged watermelon Whacky Sticks, watermelon red Flukes, and white crankbaits in 2–8 feet at first light. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on watermelon JDC grubs and craws on main lake points and ledges in 10–15 feet. Crappie are fair on Curb’s crappie jigs and live minnows over submerged brush piles in 10 feet upriver. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines upriver.CEDAR CREEKWater lightly stained; 89–95 degrees; 5.38’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shaky heads and finesse jigs around docks – best action is in early morning with deep brush piles producing throughout the day. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid stripers are good on live shad. Crappie are fair to good on minnows. Catfish are fair drifting cut shad.CHOKE CANYONWater clear; 79–82 degrees; 9.73’ low. Black bass are good on white spinnerbaits and watermelon soft plastics on main lake points. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch and goldfish.COLEMANWater clear; 78–82 degrees; 14.56’ low. Black bass are good on pumpkinseed soft plastic worms and lizards. Hybrid striper are fair on live bait and chartreuse striper jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 3.47’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and topwaters in 5–10 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.COLORADO CITY15.79’ low. No report available.CONROEWater fairly clear; 81–84 degrees; 4.01’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed Carolina rigged soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on live bait. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on bloodbait, liver, and shrimp.COOPERWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 8.63’ low. Black bass are good on medium crankbaits, topwaters early and Texas rig worms throughout the day. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair to good on Sassy Shad and live shad. Catfish are good on prepared bait and cut bait.FAIRFIELDFishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD is currently stocking the lake. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers.FALCONWater stained to clear; 87–91 degrees. Black bass are fair on large soft plastics and spinnerbaits in 5–15 feet. Striped bass are slow. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on frozen shrimp, cut bait, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.FAYETTEWater clear. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps early and late. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp.FORKWater fairly clear; 89–95 degrees; 5.44’ low. Black bass are good on 3/4oz. football head jigs with LFT Hyper Freak trailers and Carolina rigs in deeper water along main lake humps, drops and brush piles, deep diving crankbaits and watermelon/green pumpkin 1/2oz. flipping jigs in 12–15 feet along creek channels. Good shallow bite early on topwaters and soft plastics. The night bite has been good after midnight. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad and prepared bait.FT. PHANTOM HILLWater clear; 85–89 degrees; 7.6’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs over brush piles. White bass are fair to good on Humdingers. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.GIBBONS CREEKWater clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastic worms, and on watermelon spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp.GRANBURYWater clear; 85–88 degrees; 3.79’ low. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and spinnerbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on stinkbait and frozen shrimp.GRANGERWater clear; 85–89 degrees; 3.22’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits in 5–10 feet. White bass are fair on pet spoons and Rat–L–Traps along shallow roadbeds. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse jigs in 5–14 feet. Blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 89–94 degrees; 2.37’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, finesse jigs, and medium crankbaits along main lake points – docks are productive as well. There has also been a good deep crankbait bite along offshore structure. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on topwaters and Rat–L–Traps. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut shad.GREENBELTWater stained; 85–91 degrees; 34.45’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Carolina rigs, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows over brush piles. White bass are good on Humdingers. Smallmouth bass are fair on medium running crankbaits. Walleye are slow. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.HOUSTON COUNTYWater clear; 90–95 degrees; 1.87’ low. Black bass to 8 pounds are good on French Fries in coves in 10 feet. Crappie are slow. Red ear bream are good on live worms over grass beds. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch in 20 feet.HUBBARD CREEK83–89 degrees; 13’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, jigs and Caroline rigs with early action on topwaters. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows over brush piles. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.JOE POOLWater clear; 88–94 degrees; 2.22’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, topwaters early and medium crankbaits. Deeper brush piles are best later in day. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on prepared baits.LAKE O' THE PINESWater lightly stained; 88–94 degrees; 2.22’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, topwaters early and jigs later in the day off brush piles. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 8.06’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rig creature baits, topwaters and medium crankbaits. White bass are good on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs around bridge columns. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.LBJWater fairly clear; 82–85 degrees; 0.34’ low. Black bass are fair on weightless watermelon Whacky Sticks, JDC Skip–N–Pop topwaters, and Bleeding Shad Rat–L–Traps along seawalls in 5–15 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch.LEWISVILLEWater clear; 89–94 degrees; 3.88’ low. Black bass are good on medium running crankbaits, shaky heads and Texas rigged plastics on main lake points in 10–15 feet or football head jigs along same areas. Weightless Senkos around boat stalls are producing too. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid stripers are fair on slabs and Sassy Shad. Catfish are good on prepared bait.LIVINGSTONWater fairly clear; 85–88 degrees; 1.93’ low. Black bass are fair to good on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good but small on pet spoons, Rat–L–Traps, and Zara Spooks. White bass are good on pet spoons and troll tubes. Crappie are fair on minnows. Blue catfish are good on shad. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.MACKENZIEWater stained; 84–89 degrees; 82.97’ low. No report available.MARTIN CREEKWater fairly clear; 9.73’ low. No report available.MEREDITHWater fairly clear; 83–89 degrees; 94.43’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 89–94 degrees; 0.91’ high. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, chatterbaits and Texas rigged worms. Concentrate on deeper creek channels for best results. No reports on crappie. No reports on catfish.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater lightly stained; 89–92 degrees; 2.51’ low. Black bass to 3 pounds are good on minnows from the fishing docks. White bass are good on Little Georges near the boat ramp in Liberty Hill Park. Crappie are fair but mostly small on minnows over brush piles in 12–16 feet. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Blue catfish are good on trotlines and juglines baited with perch. Yellow catfish to 38 pounds are good on trotlines baited with perch.O.H. IVIEWater stained; 85–89 degrees; 33.66’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs, shaky heads and jigs with topwater action early. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on Humdingers. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 84–89 degrees; 11.74’ low. Black bass are fair to good on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, Carolina rigs and deep diving crankbaits. Crappie are fair on live minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PALESTINEWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 4.83’ low. Black bass are good on medium crankbaits, Texas rigged worms and shakyheads. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Hybrid stripers are fair on slabs, Sassy Shad and live shad. White bass are fair to good on slabs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.PALO DUROWater off color; 84–89 degrees; 39.47’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater stained; 83–89 degrees; 5.9’ low. Black bass are good on Yellow Magics early, later switching to Carolina rigs, Texas rigs, shaky heads and deep diving crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and Little Georges. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater stained; 86–89 degrees; 9.28’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are good on live shad. White bass are good on live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines and juglines baited with cut shad and minnows. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 89–95 degrees; 4.00’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, finesse jigs and medium to deep crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and Road Runners. White bass are excellent on humps in 17–23 feet with hybrids mixed in. Catfish are good on prepared baits.RAY ROBERTSWater clear; 89–94 degrees; 3.06’ low. Black bass are fair on Gene Larew Salt Flickr rigged on a shaky head on main lake points with rock and 3/4oz. Revenge Football head jigs in chameleon/chartreuse. Crappie are good early and late on jigs and minnows in brush in 20–25 feet. White bass are excellent – schooling early from the dam to the marina. Catfish are fair on Danny King’s punch bait over baited holes.RICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 89–94 degrees; 5.36’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, deep crankbaits and topwaters. Shakyheads around the deeper docks are effective. White bass are fair on slabs and live shad. Hybrid stripers are fair on slabs and live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.SAM RAYBURNWater lightly stained; 80–84 degrees; 11.02’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits and spinnerbaits. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows over brush piles. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers. Catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait, liver, and cut bait.SOMERVILLEWater murky; 84–87 degrees; 7.95’ low. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp, minnows, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.SPENCE81.22’ low. No report available.STAMFORD0.95’ low. No report available.STEINHAGEN1.47’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 81–84 degrees; 12.92’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits and minnows. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.SWEETWATERWater murky; 83–88 degrees; 11.26’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, jigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 89–95 degrees; 4.94’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to black/blue Firewater 1/2oz jigs, soft plastics and square bill crankbaits. Crappie are fair on 1/16oz. curl tail grubs and small minnows on docks, bridge pilings and deep timber. White bass are excellent on chartreuse and white SSS Slabs and tailspins – schooling on points early and late. Striped bass and hybrid striper are good on 4” to 6” white or shad pattern Sassy Shad in the shallows early then suspending deep during the day – drifting live bait is also producing. Catfish are excellent in deep water drifting cut bait and fresh shad.TEXOMAWater fairly clear; 88–94 degrees; 5.21’ low. Black bass are good on medium running crankbaits in shad patterns, Texas rigged finesse worms, shaky heads and topwaters. Schooling noted throughout the day. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Striped bass are good on live shad. Catfish are good on cut and live shad.TOLEDO BENDWater stained; 79–82 degrees; 10.12’ low. Black bass are fair on redbug and plum soft plastic worms and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are fair on minnows and silver striper jigs. White bass are good on spoons and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are slow. Bream are good on crickets and nightcrawlers off docks. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait, stinkbait, and chicken livers. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater stained; 82–85 degrees; 44.28’ low. Black bass are good on red shad worms, chartreuse topwaters, and white grubs in 15–25 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and pet spoons in 10–20 feet. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and fresh cut perch in 15–30 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONGWater stained. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and liver. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 88–94 degrees; 5.88’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, shakyheads and Texas rigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs in. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and cut shad. White bass are fair on slabs and live minnows.WHITE RIVERWater stained; 83–87 degrees; 21.04’ low. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Walleye are fair on live bait. Channel catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.WHITNEYWater stained; 80–83 degrees; 14.40’ low. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 89–94 degrees; 4.78’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rig blue fleck worms, medium crankbaits and chatterbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on cut shad and prepared bait.
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Week of August 17, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters and Gulps. Drifters have worked slicks.SOUTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Trout are good at the jetty on live bait and topwaters. Kingfish, ling, dolphin and tuna are good offshore.BOLIVAR Trout are good on the south shoreline on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on plastics and live shrimp under a popping cork. Redfish are good on live bait around the reefs.EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are good for drifters working deep shell on limetreuse and plum plastics. Trout are good on live bait worked on the edges of the channel. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.WEST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair to good in the surf and around San Luis Pass on live shrimp and topwaters. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Tarpon are showing on the beachfront.TEXAS CITY Trout are fair to good around Dollar Reef on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish are fair to good in Moses Lake on mullet and shrimp.FREEPORT Trout are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp, Super Spooks and She Dogs. Trout are fair to good on live bait on the Surfside beach. Kingfish and bull redfish are good offshore.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the drop–off along the south shoreline on mullet.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp in Oyster Lake and Crab Lake.PORT O'CONNOR Trout and redfish are fair on live bait over sand, grass and shell in San Antonio Bay and around Pass Cavallo. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Trout are good in the surf and at the jetty. Tarpon have been showing at the jetty.ROCKPORT Trout are fair to good in the guts and channels on free–lined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are good on mullet on the Estes Flats and around Mud Island.PORT ARANSAS Trout and Spanish mackerel are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Trout are good in the surf on topwaters and croakers. Offshore is good for amberjack, kingfish, tuna and dolphin.CORPUS CHRISTI Trout are fair on the edge of the spoils on Gulps, piggy perch and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp. Trout are good in the surf on croakers.BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters around rocks and grass. Redfish are fair to good in knee–deep water on Super Spooks, She Pups, gold spoons and SkitterWalks.PORT MANSFIELD Trout are good on topwaters around sand and grass. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes on topwaters and soft plastics under a popping cork. Offshore is good for kingfish, ling and dolphin.SOUTH PADRE Trout, redfish and snook are fair to good in South Bay and Mexiquita Flats. Tarpon and snook are good on DOA Shrimp and live shad at the jetty.PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are fair to good while drifting sand and grass flats on live shrimp, DOA Shrimp and Gulps under popping corks. Trout are good on the deeper edges and flats in Laguna Vista on topwaters and live shrimp.