Freshwater Fishing Reports
Week of October 26, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 72–75 degrees; 7.23’ low. Black bass are good on Zara Spooks early, later switching to Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.AMISTADWater clear; 70–73 degrees; 7.26’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, crankbaits, jigs, soft plastics, and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are fair on crankbaits, slabs, and jerkbaits. White bass are fair on slabs, crankbaits, and jigging spoons. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines, droplines, and throwlines baited with live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.ARROWHEADWater off color; 72–74 degrees; 8.3’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and weightless flukes. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Blue catfish are fair to good on juglines with cut shad.ATHENSWater clear, 77–83 degrees; 5.38’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and shallow crankbaits – main lake points have been best with schooling action early. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.BASTROPWater clear; 71–74 degrees. Black bass are good on Rat–L–Traps and live minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.BELTONWater murky; 70–74 degrees; 11.22’ low. Black bass are fair on light colored spinnerbaits in coves. Hybrid striper are good on live shad early. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows under lights at night in 30 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on hot dogs and prepared bait. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with small perch.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 78–83 degrees; 8.69’ low. Black bass are fair to good on black/blue jigs, shakyheads with finesse worms and shallow running crankbaits. 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. Barefoot Bay and Titus County Park are the only usable ramps.BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and watermelon soft plastic worms. Striped bass are fair on green spinnerbaits near the dam. Redfish are fair on perch, shad, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are excellent on shrimp, cut bait, and nightcrawlers near the dam. Blue catfish are fair on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 76–82 degrees; 12103’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits in shad patterns, Skinny Dipper swimbaits and Texas rigged Jackall Sasuteki Craws around main lake docks in 8–12 feet. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Channel catfish are fair on cut and prepared bait.BROWNWOODWater lightly stained; 71–75 degrees; 15.44’ low. Black bass are very good on Grande Bass 4” redbug and watermelon Trickster worms and Bass Hogg inline buzz frogs over brush piles. Hybrid striper are good trolling spinnerbaits and hellbenders. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on Li’l Fishies and minnows over brush piles in 15–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on cut bait, stinkbait, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch and worms in 5–14 feet.BUCHANANWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 31.05’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed Skip–N–Pop topwaters, wacky rigged watermelon Whacky Sticks, and crankbaits in creeks in 5–15 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps and Spoiler Shads near the dam in 20–35 feet early. White bass are fair on Tiny Traps and Li’l Fishies in deep creeks. Crappie are fair on chartreuse tube jigs and minnows. Channel catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on live bait upriver.CADDOWater stained; 73–85 degrees; 1.73’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and shallow crankbaits around isolated cover early. White bass are fair on slabs. Yellow bass are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.CALAVERASWater clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are fair on shad. Redfish are good on perch along the shoreline. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, cheesebait, and shad near the discharge. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 68–72 degrees; 9.32’ low. Black bass are fair to good on 6” purple Scoundrel worms on shaky head jigs, watermelon Whacky Sticks on jigheads, and perch colored spinnerbaits along ledges of main lake bluffs. Striped bass are fair trolling deep running crankbaits and jigging blade baits over humps in the lower end of the lake. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke JDC curl tail grubs on jigheads, and pumpkinseed Curb’s jigs along ledges and over rock piles. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs upriver. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.CEDAR CREEKWater lightly stained; 76–83 degrees; 7.23’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and finesse jigs around docks. The topwater bite is improving. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Crappie are fair to good on minnows. Catfish are fair drifting cut shad.CHOKE CANYONWater clear; 70–74 degrees; 11.05’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.COLEMANWater clear; 70–73 degrees; 15.26’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Hybrid striper are fair on live minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 3.08’ low. Black bass are fair on white crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.COLORADO CITY17.4’ low. No report available.CONROEWater fairly clear; 71–75 degrees; 6.04’ low. Black bass are good on pumpkinseed spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Striped bass are good on live minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp.COOPERWater lightly stained; 78–83 degrees; 12.21’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and Texas rigged 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. Doctor’s Creek is the only open ramp.FAIRFIELDFishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD has discontinued stocking the lake after another kill in early September 2011. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers.FALCONWater murky; 74–78 degrees. Black bass are very good on crankbaits and jigs in 12 feet. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are very good on white and white/blue jigs. Channel and blue catfish are very good on cut bait upriver. 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 watermelon spinnerbaits, crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Red ear perch are good on worms in 2–8 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait over baited holes.FORKWater fairly clear; 76–82 degrees; 7.33’ low. Black bass are good on flipping jigs – concentrate on the wood cover near creek channel bends. The shallow bite is good early on topwaters and soft plastics. Squarebill crankbaits and Chatterbaits are producing around shallow timber. Bass continue to school mid day around bridges. 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; 72–75 degrees; 9.31’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs and spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are fair to good on Road Runners. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers.GIBBONS CREEKWater clear. Black bass are fair on blue/black soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on shrimp and liver.GRANBURYWater clear; 68–72 degrees; 3.16’ low. Black bass are fair on dark red/black spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are good on live bait. White bass are good on perch colored spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and hot dogs.GRANGERWater stained; 72–76 degrees; 5.13’ low. Black bass are good on soft plastic worms and jigs upriver around flooded timber. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs in 5–12 feet. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 73–78 degrees; 4.80’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, finesse jigs, and topwaters along main lake points. Baitfish are concentrating at mouths of creeks and pockets. 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; 71–74 degrees; 37.09’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. The Old Marina Point ramp is still open.HOUSTON COUNTYWater clear; 80–83 degrees; 3.48’ low. Black bass to 3 pounds are fair on Pop–Rs near grass beds and black or black/grape worms early and late. Crappie are slow. Red ear bream are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on juglines baited with perch in 13 feet.HUBBARD CREEK73–75 degrees; 13.98’ low. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and weightless flukes. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.JOE POOLWater clear; 76–82 degrees; 3.19’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shallow crankbaits and smaller jigs. Baitfish are transitioning shallow. Deep 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; 77–82 degrees; 4.19’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits off main lake points. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 77–83 degrees; 12.75 low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, topwaters and squarebill crankbaits. The shallow bite is good early. 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; 70–73 degrees; 0.15’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon topwaters, large buzzbaits, and wacky rigged pumpkinseed Whacky Sticks around brush early and late. Striped bass are fair on live bait at night. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs and live minnows over brush piles in 10–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.LEWISVILLEWater clear; 76–81 degrees; 6.59’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits, Skinny Dipper swimbaits and swim jigs along the rip rap near dam. The shallow bite is good throughout the day. 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; 71–74 degrees; 3.81’ low. Black bass are good on soft plastics and crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on Zara spooks and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are fair on troll tubes and pet spoons. Crappie are very good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.MACKENZIEWater stained; 70–74 degrees; 85.31’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on trotlines. Ramp #1 is still open.MARTIN CREEKWater fairly clear; 10.96’ low. No report available.MEREDITHWater fairly clear; 70–73 degrees; 97.38’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 79–85 degrees; 0.71 low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, chatterbaits and Texas rigged worms around deeper creek channels later in the day. The shallow bite is best early in the morning with occasional schooling reported. No reports on crappie. No reports on catfish.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater stained; 73–76 degrees; 4.18’ low. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are good on nightcrawlers from the banks. Blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait. Yellow catfish are slow.O.H. IVIEWater stained; 71–75 degrees; 36.7’ low. Black bass are fair to good on clear Zara Spooks early, later switching to Rat–L–Traps, Senkos and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on Rooster Tails and slabs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 72–76 degrees; 13.76’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Zara Spooks early, later switching to Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair on live minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PALESTINEWater lightly stained; 76–82 degrees; 6.18’ low. Black bass are good early on topwaters, later switching to shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Hybrid striper 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; 71–74 degrees; 43.52’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater fairly clear; 72–76 degrees; 10’ low. Black bass are good on buzzbaits and Zell Pops early, later switching to Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and Road Runners. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater stained; 69–73 degrees; 7.51’ low. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are fair on shad. White bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and minnows. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 77–82 degrees; 5.92’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and squarebill crankbaits – also reports of Rat–L–Traps catching numbers. Topwaters are producing early around rip rap. 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; 78–82 degrees; 4.68’ low. Black bass are fair on Pop Rs and Zara Puppys early, later switching to shallow running crankbaits around the edge of grass and points with rock – shallow timber is starting to hold bass as well. Crappie are very good on jigs and minnows in brush in 20–25 feet. White bass are excellent on chartreuse/white slabs bounced in 30–35 feet on deep humps and ridges. No report on catfish.RICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 77–82 degrees; 7.80’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and squarebill crankbaits around shallow docks. White bass are fair on slabs and live shad. Hybrid striper 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; 68–72 degrees; 13.28’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails in 20–30 feet. White bass are fair on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Bream are good on nightcrawlers. Catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.SOMERVILLEWater murky; 70–74 degrees; 10.10’ low. Black bass are fair on small spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.SPENCE83.76’ low. No report available.STAMFORDNo report available.STEINHAGEN0.77’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 69–73 degrees; 15.05’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastic worms and chrome Tiny Traps. White bass are good on chartreuse roadrunners and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.SWEETWATERWater murky; 71–75 degrees; 13.31’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 78–83 degrees; 6.91’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to black/blue Firewater 1/2oz jigs, Texas rigged blue fleck worms and squarebill crankbaits. Bladed jigs are producing on windier days. Crappie are fair on 1/16oz. curl tail grubs and small minnows on docks, bridge pilings and deep timber. White bass are excellent on 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; 77–83 degrees; 7.35’ low. The lake is currently experiencing an outbreak of Blue–Green Algae. All contact with water by people and animals is prohibited. Boating and fishing are still permissible. Anglers and boaters, although in reduced numbers, are still visiting Lake Texoma and catching respectable stringers of fish, especially striped bass. It is recommended to clean the fish well and discard the entrails. TOLEDO BENDWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 11.99’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon/chartreuse soft plastic worms and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater stained; 70–73 degrees; 53.18’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon worms, chartreuse topwaters, and large buzzbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on white jigging spoons and live minnows in 30–40 feet. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and minnows in 25–35 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONGWater stained. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are fair on live bait. White bass are fair on small spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 77–82 degrees; 6.91’ 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; 72–75 degrees; 23.49’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and live minnows. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.WHITNEYWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 15.81’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits on main lake points. Striped bass are good on minnows. White bass are fair on minnows, Rat–L–Traps, and spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on shrimp, and stinkbait, and live bait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 77–83 degrees; 2.87’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and chatterbaits along main lake points early – concentrate on deeper water later in the day with Carolina rigs on brush piles. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on cut shad and prepared bait.
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Week of October 26, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish and flounder are good in the marsh on shrimp. Flounder are good on shrimp, shad and Gulps at the mouths of bayous.SOUTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Redfish are good at the jetty on live bait and cracked crabs. Flounder are good on Gulps around marsh drains.BOLIVAR Trout, black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. Trout are fair to good while drifting shell on plastics. Bull redfish are good on the beachfront.TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on soft plastics and Gulps. Redfish are fair to good on the east shoreline on topwaters.EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout and large Gulf trout are good for drifters working deep shell on plastics and fresh shrimp. Redfish and flounder are fair to good in the marsh around drains on shrimp. Trout are good on topwaters for waders working mud and shell.WEST GALVESTON BAY Bull redfish and flounder are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp and shad. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Trout are good on topwaters for waders working the shorelines.TEXAS CITY Gulf trout are good in the channel on fresh shrimp. Redfish are good in Moses Lake on shrimp.FREEPORT Trout and redfish are fair to good on the reefs in Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay. Bull redfish are good around Surfside and at the Quintana jetty on crabs, shrimp and mullet.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Trout and flounder are fair to good on muddy shorelines on soft plastics.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp at Shell Island, Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and Mad Island on the incoming tide.PORT O'CONNOR Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs, mullet and shad. Trout are good on the reefs in San Antonio Bay on live shrimp.ROCKPORT Trout are fair in the channel on free–lined shrimp. Redfish are good in Redfish Bay on mullet and crabs. Bull redfish are good in the Lydia Ann Channel and around Mud Island on shrimp and crabs.PORT ARANSAS Redfish are fair at Shamrock Cove and Pelican Island on topwaters and Gulps. Bull redfish are good at the jetty and on the beachfront on natural baits.CORPUS CHRISTI Bull redfish are good in the surf on mullet and shrimp. Trout are fair for waders working mud and grass on Super Spook Jrs and Gulps.BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters and plum plastics around rocks and grass. Trout are good while drifting deep rocks on plum plastics. Flounder are good in the Land Cut on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp.PORT MANSFIELD Redfish are good while drifting pot holes on topwaters and soft plastics under a popping cork. Trout and redfish are fair to good on the spoils on small topwaters and gold spoons. Flounder are fair to good at East Cut on Gulps and shrimp.SOUTH PADRE Redfish are good in Airport Cove and on the Gas Well Flats on DOA Shrimp and TTF Flats Minnows. Snook are fair to good in South Bay on topwaters and Gulps.PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are good over potholes and grass flats on scented baits and topwaters. Redfish and flounder are fair to good in Cullen Bay on Gulps.
Week of October 26, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 72–75 degrees; 7.23’ low. Black bass are good on Zara Spooks early, later switching to Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.AMISTADWater clear; 70–73 degrees; 7.26’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, crankbaits, jigs, soft plastics, and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are fair on crankbaits, slabs, and jerkbaits. White bass are fair on slabs, crankbaits, and jigging spoons. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines, droplines, and throwlines baited with live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.ARROWHEADWater off color; 72–74 degrees; 8.3’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and weightless flukes. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Blue catfish are fair to good on juglines with cut shad.ATHENSWater clear, 77–83 degrees; 5.38’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and shallow crankbaits – main lake points have been best with schooling action early. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.BASTROPWater clear; 71–74 degrees. Black bass are good on Rat–L–Traps and live minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.BELTONWater murky; 70–74 degrees; 11.22’ low. Black bass are fair on light colored spinnerbaits in coves. Hybrid striper are good on live shad early. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows under lights at night in 30 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on hot dogs and prepared bait. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with small perch.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 78–83 degrees; 8.69’ low. Black bass are fair to good on black/blue jigs, shakyheads with finesse worms and shallow running crankbaits. 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. Barefoot Bay and Titus County Park are the only usable ramps.BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and watermelon soft plastic worms. Striped bass are fair on green spinnerbaits near the dam. Redfish are fair on perch, shad, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are excellent on shrimp, cut bait, and nightcrawlers near the dam. Blue catfish are fair on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 76–82 degrees; 12103’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits in shad patterns, Skinny Dipper swimbaits and Texas rigged Jackall Sasuteki Craws around main lake docks in 8–12 feet. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Channel catfish are fair on cut and prepared bait.BROWNWOODWater lightly stained; 71–75 degrees; 15.44’ low. Black bass are very good on Grande Bass 4” redbug and watermelon Trickster worms and Bass Hogg inline buzz frogs over brush piles. Hybrid striper are good trolling spinnerbaits and hellbenders. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on Li’l Fishies and minnows over brush piles in 15–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on cut bait, stinkbait, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch and worms in 5–14 feet.BUCHANANWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 31.05’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed Skip–N–Pop topwaters, wacky rigged watermelon Whacky Sticks, and crankbaits in creeks in 5–15 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps and Spoiler Shads near the dam in 20–35 feet early. White bass are fair on Tiny Traps and Li’l Fishies in deep creeks. Crappie are fair on chartreuse tube jigs and minnows. Channel catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on live bait upriver.CADDOWater stained; 73–85 degrees; 1.73’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and shallow crankbaits around isolated cover early. White bass are fair on slabs. Yellow bass are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.CALAVERASWater clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are fair on shad. Redfish are good on perch along the shoreline. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, cheesebait, and shad near the discharge. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 68–72 degrees; 9.32’ low. Black bass are fair to good on 6” purple Scoundrel worms on shaky head jigs, watermelon Whacky Sticks on jigheads, and perch colored spinnerbaits along ledges of main lake bluffs. Striped bass are fair trolling deep running crankbaits and jigging blade baits over humps in the lower end of the lake. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke JDC curl tail grubs on jigheads, and pumpkinseed Curb’s jigs along ledges and over rock piles. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs upriver. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.CEDAR CREEKWater lightly stained; 76–83 degrees; 7.23’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and finesse jigs around docks. The topwater bite is improving. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Crappie are fair to good on minnows. Catfish are fair drifting cut shad.CHOKE CANYONWater clear; 70–74 degrees; 11.05’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.COLEMANWater clear; 70–73 degrees; 15.26’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Hybrid striper are fair on live minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 3.08’ low. Black bass are fair on white crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.COLORADO CITY17.4’ low. No report available.CONROEWater fairly clear; 71–75 degrees; 6.04’ low. Black bass are good on pumpkinseed spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Striped bass are good on live minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp.COOPERWater lightly stained; 78–83 degrees; 12.21’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and Texas rigged 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. Doctor’s Creek is the only open ramp.FAIRFIELDFishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD has discontinued stocking the lake after another kill in early September 2011. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers.FALCONWater murky; 74–78 degrees. Black bass are very good on crankbaits and jigs in 12 feet. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are very good on white and white/blue jigs. Channel and blue catfish are very good on cut bait upriver. 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 watermelon spinnerbaits, crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Red ear perch are good on worms in 2–8 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait over baited holes.FORKWater fairly clear; 76–82 degrees; 7.33’ low. Black bass are good on flipping jigs – concentrate on the wood cover near creek channel bends. The shallow bite is good early on topwaters and soft plastics. Squarebill crankbaits and Chatterbaits are producing around shallow timber. Bass continue to school mid day around bridges. 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; 72–75 degrees; 9.31’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs and spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are fair to good on Road Runners. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers.GIBBONS CREEKWater clear. Black bass are fair on blue/black soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on shrimp and liver.GRANBURYWater clear; 68–72 degrees; 3.16’ low. Black bass are fair on dark red/black spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are good on live bait. White bass are good on perch colored spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and hot dogs.GRANGERWater stained; 72–76 degrees; 5.13’ low. Black bass are good on soft plastic worms and jigs upriver around flooded timber. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs in 5–12 feet. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 73–78 degrees; 4.80’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, finesse jigs, and topwaters along main lake points. Baitfish are concentrating at mouths of creeks and pockets. 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; 71–74 degrees; 37.09’ low. Black bass are fair on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. The Old Marina Point ramp is still open.HOUSTON COUNTYWater clear; 80–83 degrees; 3.48’ low. Black bass to 3 pounds are fair on Pop–Rs near grass beds and black or black/grape worms early and late. Crappie are slow. Red ear bream are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on juglines baited with perch in 13 feet.HUBBARD CREEK73–75 degrees; 13.98’ low. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and weightless flukes. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.JOE POOLWater clear; 76–82 degrees; 3.19’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shallow crankbaits and smaller jigs. Baitfish are transitioning shallow. Deep 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; 77–82 degrees; 4.19’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits off main lake points. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 77–83 degrees; 12.75 low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, topwaters and squarebill crankbaits. The shallow bite is good early. 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; 70–73 degrees; 0.15’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon topwaters, large buzzbaits, and wacky rigged pumpkinseed Whacky Sticks around brush early and late. Striped bass are fair on live bait at night. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs and live minnows over brush piles in 10–20 feet. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.LEWISVILLEWater clear; 76–81 degrees; 6.59’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits, Skinny Dipper swimbaits and swim jigs along the rip rap near dam. The shallow bite is good throughout the day. 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; 71–74 degrees; 3.81’ low. Black bass are good on soft plastics and crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on Zara spooks and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are fair on troll tubes and pet spoons. Crappie are very good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.MACKENZIEWater stained; 70–74 degrees; 85.31’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on trotlines. Ramp #1 is still open.MARTIN CREEKWater fairly clear; 10.96’ low. No report available.MEREDITHWater fairly clear; 70–73 degrees; 97.38’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 79–85 degrees; 0.71 low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, chatterbaits and Texas rigged worms around deeper creek channels later in the day. The shallow bite is best early in the morning with occasional schooling reported. No reports on crappie. No reports on catfish.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater stained; 73–76 degrees; 4.18’ low. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are good on nightcrawlers from the banks. Blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait. Yellow catfish are slow.O.H. IVIEWater stained; 71–75 degrees; 36.7’ low. Black bass are fair to good on clear Zara Spooks early, later switching to Rat–L–Traps, Senkos and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on Rooster Tails and slabs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 72–76 degrees; 13.76’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Zara Spooks early, later switching to Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair on live minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PALESTINEWater lightly stained; 76–82 degrees; 6.18’ low. Black bass are good early on topwaters, later switching to shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Hybrid striper 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; 71–74 degrees; 43.52’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater fairly clear; 72–76 degrees; 10’ low. Black bass are good on buzzbaits and Zell Pops early, later switching to Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and Road Runners. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater stained; 69–73 degrees; 7.51’ low. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are fair on shad. White bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and minnows. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 77–82 degrees; 5.92’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and squarebill crankbaits – also reports of Rat–L–Traps catching numbers. Topwaters are producing early around rip rap. 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; 78–82 degrees; 4.68’ low. Black bass are fair on Pop Rs and Zara Puppys early, later switching to shallow running crankbaits around the edge of grass and points with rock – shallow timber is starting to hold bass as well. Crappie are very good on jigs and minnows in brush in 20–25 feet. White bass are excellent on chartreuse/white slabs bounced in 30–35 feet on deep humps and ridges. No report on catfish.RICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 77–82 degrees; 7.80’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and squarebill crankbaits around shallow docks. White bass are fair on slabs and live shad. Hybrid striper 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; 68–72 degrees; 13.28’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails in 20–30 feet. White bass are fair on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Bream are good on nightcrawlers. Catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait.SOMERVILLEWater murky; 70–74 degrees; 10.10’ low. Black bass are fair on small spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.SPENCE83.76’ low. No report available.STAMFORDNo report available.STEINHAGEN0.77’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 69–73 degrees; 15.05’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastic worms and chrome Tiny Traps. White bass are good on chartreuse roadrunners and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.SWEETWATERWater murky; 71–75 degrees; 13.31’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 78–83 degrees; 6.91’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to black/blue Firewater 1/2oz jigs, Texas rigged blue fleck worms and squarebill crankbaits. Bladed jigs are producing on windier days. Crappie are fair on 1/16oz. curl tail grubs and small minnows on docks, bridge pilings and deep timber. White bass are excellent on 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; 77–83 degrees; 7.35’ low. The lake is currently experiencing an outbreak of Blue–Green Algae. All contact with water by people and animals is prohibited. Boating and fishing are still permissible. Anglers and boaters, although in reduced numbers, are still visiting Lake Texoma and catching respectable stringers of fish, especially striped bass. It is recommended to clean the fish well and discard the entrails. TOLEDO BENDWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 11.99’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon/chartreuse soft plastic worms and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater stained; 70–73 degrees; 53.18’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon worms, chartreuse topwaters, and large buzzbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on white jigging spoons and live minnows in 30–40 feet. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and minnows in 25–35 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONGWater stained. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are fair on live bait. White bass are fair on small spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 77–82 degrees; 6.91’ 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; 72–75 degrees; 23.49’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and live minnows. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.WHITNEYWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 15.81’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits on main lake points. Striped bass are good on minnows. White bass are fair on minnows, Rat–L–Traps, and spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on shrimp, and stinkbait, and live bait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 77–83 degrees; 2.87’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and chatterbaits along main lake points early – concentrate on deeper water later in the day with Carolina rigs on brush piles. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on cut shad and prepared bait.
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Week of October 26, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish and flounder are good in the marsh on shrimp. Flounder are good on shrimp, shad and Gulps at the mouths of bayous.SOUTH SABINE Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Redfish are good at the jetty on live bait and cracked crabs. Flounder are good on Gulps around marsh drains.BOLIVAR Trout, black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. Trout are fair to good while drifting shell on plastics. Bull redfish are good on the beachfront.TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on soft plastics and Gulps. Redfish are fair to good on the east shoreline on topwaters.EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout and large Gulf trout are good for drifters working deep shell on plastics and fresh shrimp. Redfish and flounder are fair to good in the marsh around drains on shrimp. Trout are good on topwaters for waders working mud and shell.WEST GALVESTON BAY Bull redfish and flounder are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp and shad. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Trout are good on topwaters for waders working the shorelines.TEXAS CITY Gulf trout are good in the channel on fresh shrimp. Redfish are good in Moses Lake on shrimp.FREEPORT Trout and redfish are fair to good on the reefs in Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay. Bull redfish are good around Surfside and at the Quintana jetty on crabs, shrimp and mullet.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Trout and flounder are fair to good on muddy shorelines on soft plastics.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp at Shell Island, Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and Mad Island on the incoming tide.PORT O'CONNOR Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs, mullet and shad. Trout are good on the reefs in San Antonio Bay on live shrimp.ROCKPORT Trout are fair in the channel on free–lined shrimp. Redfish are good in Redfish Bay on mullet and crabs. Bull redfish are good in the Lydia Ann Channel and around Mud Island on shrimp and crabs.PORT ARANSAS Redfish are fair at Shamrock Cove and Pelican Island on topwaters and Gulps. Bull redfish are good at the jetty and on the beachfront on natural baits.CORPUS CHRISTI Bull redfish are good in the surf on mullet and shrimp. Trout are fair for waders working mud and grass on Super Spook Jrs and Gulps.BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters and plum plastics around rocks and grass. Trout are good while drifting deep rocks on plum plastics. Flounder are good in the Land Cut on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp.PORT MANSFIELD Redfish are good while drifting pot holes on topwaters and soft plastics under a popping cork. Trout and redfish are fair to good on the spoils on small topwaters and gold spoons. Flounder are fair to good at East Cut on Gulps and shrimp.SOUTH PADRE Redfish are good in Airport Cove and on the Gas Well Flats on DOA Shrimp and TTF Flats Minnows. Snook are fair to good in South Bay on topwaters and Gulps.PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are good over potholes and grass flats on scented baits and topwaters. Redfish and flounder are fair to good in Cullen Bay on Gulps.