Freshwater Fishing Reports
Week of November 2, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 58–65 degrees; 7.23’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits, 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; 7.43’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, crankbaits, jerkbaits, soft plastics, and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good on crankbaits, large topwaters, and large Red Fins. White bass are fair on slabs, white crankbaits, and minnows. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines 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; 56–67 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, 71–78 degrees; 5.47’ 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 fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and live bait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch.BELTONWater murky; 70–74 degrees; 11.49’ low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on hot dogs and summer sausage. Yellow catfish are slow.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 72–77 degrees; 8.79’ 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 good on crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms near the jetty and dam. Hybrid striper are fair on liver and shad near the pier and at Dead Tree Point. Redfish are fair down rigging spoons near the jetty and dam. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the intake. Blue catfish are good on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 71–76 degrees; 12.14’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits in shad patterns and TN Shad Jackall ASKA 60SRs along main lake points (schooling reported in middle to backs of creeks). Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs (best action mid day). Channel catfish are fair on cut and prepared bait.BROWNWOODWater lightly stained; 71–75 degrees; 15.58’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon chatterbaits, Finesse worms, and craw colored crankbaits. Hybrid striper are fair trolling spinnerbaits. White bass are good on small Rat–L–Traps and perch colored crankbaits off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs over brush piles and under lighted docks at night. Channel catfish are good on cut bait and stinkbait over baited holes in 10–20 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch.BUCHANANWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 31.29’ 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; 65–73 degrees; 1.01’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits around isolated cover. Shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits are producing numbers of fish. 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 chartreuse soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits around reed beds. Hybrid striper are fair on spoons and jigs near the crappie wall and the dam. Redfish are good on live bait and down rigging spoons with green grubs near the dam. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 68–72 degrees; 9.63’ 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; 68–74 degrees; 7.51’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and finesse jigs around docks. Spinnerbaits are producing as well. 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; 11.20’ 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; 15.39’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and soft plastics. Hybrid striper are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 3.05’ 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; 62–71 degrees; 7.33’ low. Black bass are good on shallow and medium running crankbaits, shakyheads and chatterbaits. Striped bass are good on live minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. The Inland Marine ramp is open.COOPERWater lightly stained; 64–72 degrees; 12.48’ 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 good on spinnerbaits, topwaters and deep running crankbaits. Striped bass are still in the lake in very limited numbers. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on cut bait and shrimp. 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 good on shad colored Rat–L–Traps. Red ear perch are fair on worms. Channel and blue catfish are fair on live bait.FORKWater fairly clear; 74–79 degrees; 7.45’ 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. Deep spoon bite improving on main lake points and creek channels. 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; 58–66 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; 4.13’ low. Black bass are good on shad colored Rat–L–Traps and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers.GRANGERWater stained; 71–74 degrees; 5.29’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastics and white spinnerbaits upriver around timber. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows in 4–12 feet. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad and cut bait. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 5.01’ 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; 52–65 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; 75–78 degrees; 3.58’ low. Black bass to 4 pounds are good on blue worms, topwaters, and shad colored deep diving crankbaits near the islands early and late. Crappie are slow. Red ear bream are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on juglines baited with perch in 13 feet.HUBBARD CREEK57–65 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; 71–76 degrees; 3.28’ 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; 68–75 degrees; 4.32’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits along main lake points. Later in the day fish are holding tight to cover. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 69–74 degrees; 12.81’ 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 clear; 70–73 degrees; 0.23’ 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; 68–73 degrees; 6.71’ 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; 3.82’ low. Black bass are fair on soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Striped bass are good but small on Zara spooks and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are fair on troll tubes and pet spoons. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.MACKENZIEWater stained; 57–64 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; 10.99’ low. No report available.MEREDITH97.38’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 76–88 degrees; 0.92’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, chatterbaits and Texas rigged worms around deeper creek channels later in the day. Fliiping jigs around shallow wood cover is producing as well. The shallow bite is best early in the morning with occasional schooling reported. No reports on crappie.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater lightly stained; 73–76 degrees; 4.30’ 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; 58–70 degrees; 36.7’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Rat–L–Traps, shallow running crankbaits, Texas rigs and 3” swimbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on Little Georges. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 57–66 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; 68–75 degrees; 6.29’ low. Black bass are good early on topwaters, later switching to shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. Jig bite around docks improving. 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 DURO43.52’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater fairly clear; 62–71 degrees; 10’ low. Black bass are fair to good on squarebill crankbaits, Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and live minnows. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 7.62’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are fair on minnows and shad. White bass are good on minnows. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 69–74 degrees; 6.04’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits. 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; 69–74 degrees; 4.79’ low. Black bass are slow. Yum Dingers and traps in and around the grass. Crappie are good on minnows in brush in 20 – 25 feet of water. White bass are good. Slabs in chartreuse/white bounced in 30–35 feet of water on deep humps and ridges. Look for the gulls. No report on catfish.RICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 68–73 degrees; 8.04’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and creature baits around docks. Squarebill crankbaits are producing numbers. 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; 13.50’ 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; 10.20’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are good on minnows at night. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.SPENCE83.76’ low. No report available.STAMFORDNo report available.STEINHAGEN0.72’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 69–73 degrees; 15.38’ 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; 58–68 degrees; 13.31’ low. Black bass are fair on shallow running crankbaits, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 69–75 degrees; 7.08’ 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; 68–74 degrees; 7.33’ low. The lake is currently experiencing an outbreak of Blue–Green Algae. Please check www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/texoma prior to planning a trip to Texoma. All contact with water by people and animals is prohibited. Boating is allowed, but boaters are cautioned to reduce their speed because the spray caused by higher speeds can be dangerous if inhaled.TOLEDO BENDWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 12.07’ low. Black bass are fair on perch colored soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows over baited holes. Bream are good on nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater lightly stained; 70–73 degrees; 53.91’ 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 lightly stained. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are good on live bait. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 69–74 degrees; 7.16’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, shakyheads and Texas rigs – dock bite is improving. 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; 57–68 degrees; 23.49’ low. No reports on black bass Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait.WHITNEYWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 15.90’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and topwaters early. Striped bass are fair on minnows and silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are fair on shrimp, liver, and live bait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 68–74 degrees; 2.71’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and chatterbaits along main lake points early. Football heads jigs have also been productive. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on cut shad and prepared bait.
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Week of November 2, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout are good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish and flounder are good in the marsh on shrimp. Flounder are good on the falling tide on the muddy shorelines.SOUTH SABINE Trout are good under birds and pods of shad. Redfish are good at the jetty on live bait and cracked crabs. Flounder are good on Gulps in the bayous.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 Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout are good under birds on soft plastics. Redfish are good at the Spillway on shrimp and Gulps.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 and redfish are good under the birds.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 under the birds in the afternoon over deep shell.TEXAS CITY Bull redfish are good in the channel on shrimp and crabs. Gulf trout are good in the channel on fresh shrimp.FREEPORT Trout are good on reefs on shrimp and DOA Shrimp under corks. Redfish are fair to good on the reefs in Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay. Bull redfish are good on the beach.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Trout and flounder are fair to good on muddy shorelines on soft plastics tipped with shrimp.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are good on live shrimp at Shell Island, Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and Mad Island. Flounder are good in the Diversion Channel on Gulps.PORT O'CONNOR Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs, mullet and shad. Trout are fair to good on the reefs in San Antonio Bay on live shrimp. Flounder are fair to good in Saluria Bayou on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp.ROCKPORT Trout are fair in St. Charles Bay on Corkies while working reefs. Redfish are good in Redfish Bay on mullet and crabs. Bull redfish, black drum and flounder are good in the Lydia Ann Channel on shrimp and mullet.PORT ARANSAS Redfish are fair at Shamrock on topwaters and plum soft plastics. Bull redfish are good at the jetty and on the beachfront on natural baits. Offshore is good for tuna, kingfish and dolphin.CORPUS CHRISTI Bull redfish are good in the surf on mullet and shrimp. Trout are fair for waders working mud and grass on Gulps and topwaters. Redfish are good in the channels on natural baits.BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters and plum plastics around rocks and grass. Trout are good while drifting deep rocks on plum plastics. Redfish are fair to good on Gulps and plum plastics around spoil islands.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 black/chartreuse plastics.SOUTH PADRE Trout are fair to good while drifting grass and mud on plastics and live shrimp. Redfish are good in Airport Cove and around the causeway on Gulps and DOA Shrimp.PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are good at Laguna Vista and Holly Beach on plum and black plastics. Snook and mangrove snapper are good in the Brownsville Ship Channel on DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Bull redfish are good along the channel near the causeway.
Week of November 2, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 58–65 degrees; 7.23’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits, 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; 7.43’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, crankbaits, jerkbaits, soft plastics, and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good on crankbaits, large topwaters, and large Red Fins. White bass are fair on slabs, white crankbaits, and minnows. Crappie are slow. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers over baited holes. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines 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; 56–67 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, 71–78 degrees; 5.47’ 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 fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and live bait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch.BELTONWater murky; 70–74 degrees; 11.49’ low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on hot dogs and summer sausage. Yellow catfish are slow.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 72–77 degrees; 8.79’ 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 good on crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms near the jetty and dam. Hybrid striper are fair on liver and shad near the pier and at Dead Tree Point. Redfish are fair down rigging spoons near the jetty and dam. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the intake. Blue catfish are good on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 71–76 degrees; 12.14’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits in shad patterns and TN Shad Jackall ASKA 60SRs along main lake points (schooling reported in middle to backs of creeks). Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs (best action mid day). Channel catfish are fair on cut and prepared bait.BROWNWOODWater lightly stained; 71–75 degrees; 15.58’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon chatterbaits, Finesse worms, and craw colored crankbaits. Hybrid striper are fair trolling spinnerbaits. White bass are good on small Rat–L–Traps and perch colored crankbaits off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs over brush piles and under lighted docks at night. Channel catfish are good on cut bait and stinkbait over baited holes in 10–20 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with perch.BUCHANANWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 31.29’ 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; 65–73 degrees; 1.01’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits around isolated cover. Shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits are producing numbers of fish. 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 chartreuse soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits around reed beds. Hybrid striper are fair on spoons and jigs near the crappie wall and the dam. Redfish are good on live bait and down rigging spoons with green grubs near the dam. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 68–72 degrees; 9.63’ 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; 68–74 degrees; 7.51’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and finesse jigs around docks. Spinnerbaits are producing as well. 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; 11.20’ 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; 15.39’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and soft plastics. Hybrid striper are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 3.05’ 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; 62–71 degrees; 7.33’ low. Black bass are good on shallow and medium running crankbaits, shakyheads and chatterbaits. Striped bass are good on live minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. The Inland Marine ramp is open.COOPERWater lightly stained; 64–72 degrees; 12.48’ 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 good on spinnerbaits, topwaters and deep running crankbaits. Striped bass are still in the lake in very limited numbers. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on cut bait and shrimp. 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 good on shad colored Rat–L–Traps. Red ear perch are fair on worms. Channel and blue catfish are fair on live bait.FORKWater fairly clear; 74–79 degrees; 7.45’ 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. Deep spoon bite improving on main lake points and creek channels. 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; 58–66 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; 4.13’ low. Black bass are good on shad colored Rat–L–Traps and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers.GRANGERWater stained; 71–74 degrees; 5.29’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastics and white spinnerbaits upriver around timber. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows in 4–12 feet. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad and cut bait. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 5.01’ 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; 52–65 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; 75–78 degrees; 3.58’ low. Black bass to 4 pounds are good on blue worms, topwaters, and shad colored deep diving crankbaits near the islands early and late. Crappie are slow. Red ear bream are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on juglines baited with perch in 13 feet.HUBBARD CREEK57–65 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; 71–76 degrees; 3.28’ 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; 68–75 degrees; 4.32’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigs, shallow crankbaits and spinnerbaits along main lake points. Later in the day fish are holding tight to cover. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 69–74 degrees; 12.81’ 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 clear; 70–73 degrees; 0.23’ 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; 68–73 degrees; 6.71’ 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; 3.82’ low. Black bass are fair on soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Striped bass are good but small on Zara spooks and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are fair on troll tubes and pet spoons. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.MACKENZIEWater stained; 57–64 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; 10.99’ low. No report available.MEREDITH97.38’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 76–88 degrees; 0.92’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, chatterbaits and Texas rigged worms around deeper creek channels later in the day. Fliiping jigs around shallow wood cover is producing as well. The shallow bite is best early in the morning with occasional schooling reported. No reports on crappie.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater lightly stained; 73–76 degrees; 4.30’ 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; 58–70 degrees; 36.7’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Rat–L–Traps, shallow running crankbaits, Texas rigs and 3” swimbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on Little Georges. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 57–66 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; 68–75 degrees; 6.29’ low. Black bass are good early on topwaters, later switching to shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. Jig bite around docks improving. 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 DURO43.52’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater fairly clear; 62–71 degrees; 10’ low. Black bass are fair to good on squarebill crankbaits, Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and live minnows. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater clear; 69–73 degrees; 7.62’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are fair on minnows and shad. White bass are good on minnows. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 69–74 degrees; 6.04’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits. 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; 69–74 degrees; 4.79’ low. Black bass are slow. Yum Dingers and traps in and around the grass. Crappie are good on minnows in brush in 20 – 25 feet of water. White bass are good. Slabs in chartreuse/white bounced in 30–35 feet of water on deep humps and ridges. Look for the gulls. No report on catfish.RICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 68–73 degrees; 8.04’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and creature baits around docks. Squarebill crankbaits are producing numbers. 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; 13.50’ 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; 10.20’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are good on minnows at night. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.SPENCE83.76’ low. No report available.STAMFORDNo report available.STEINHAGEN0.72’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 69–73 degrees; 15.38’ 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; 58–68 degrees; 13.31’ low. Black bass are fair on shallow running crankbaits, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 69–75 degrees; 7.08’ 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; 68–74 degrees; 7.33’ low. The lake is currently experiencing an outbreak of Blue–Green Algae. Please check www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/texoma prior to planning a trip to Texoma. All contact with water by people and animals is prohibited. Boating is allowed, but boaters are cautioned to reduce their speed because the spray caused by higher speeds can be dangerous if inhaled.TOLEDO BENDWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 12.07’ low. Black bass are fair on perch colored soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows over baited holes. Bream are good on nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater lightly stained; 70–73 degrees; 53.91’ 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 lightly stained. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are good on live bait. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 69–74 degrees; 7.16’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, shakyheads and Texas rigs – dock bite is improving. 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; 57–68 degrees; 23.49’ low. No reports on black bass Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait.WHITNEYWater stained; 68–72 degrees; 15.90’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and topwaters early. Striped bass are fair on minnows and silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are fair on shrimp, liver, and live bait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 68–74 degrees; 2.71’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and chatterbaits along main lake points early. Football heads jigs have also been productive. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on cut shad and prepared bait.
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Week of November 2, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout are good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish and flounder are good in the marsh on shrimp. Flounder are good on the falling tide on the muddy shorelines.SOUTH SABINE Trout are good under birds and pods of shad. Redfish are good at the jetty on live bait and cracked crabs. Flounder are good on Gulps in the bayous.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 Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout are good under birds on soft plastics. Redfish are good at the Spillway on shrimp and Gulps.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 and redfish are good under the birds.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 under the birds in the afternoon over deep shell.TEXAS CITY Bull redfish are good in the channel on shrimp and crabs. Gulf trout are good in the channel on fresh shrimp.FREEPORT Trout are good on reefs on shrimp and DOA Shrimp under corks. Redfish are fair to good on the reefs in Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay. Bull redfish are good on the beach.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Trout and flounder are fair to good on muddy shorelines on soft plastics tipped with shrimp.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are good on live shrimp at Shell Island, Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and Mad Island. Flounder are good in the Diversion Channel on Gulps.PORT O'CONNOR Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs, mullet and shad. Trout are fair to good on the reefs in San Antonio Bay on live shrimp. Flounder are fair to good in Saluria Bayou on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp.ROCKPORT Trout are fair in St. Charles Bay on Corkies while working reefs. Redfish are good in Redfish Bay on mullet and crabs. Bull redfish, black drum and flounder are good in the Lydia Ann Channel on shrimp and mullet.PORT ARANSAS Redfish are fair at Shamrock on topwaters and plum soft plastics. Bull redfish are good at the jetty and on the beachfront on natural baits. Offshore is good for tuna, kingfish and dolphin.CORPUS CHRISTI Bull redfish are good in the surf on mullet and shrimp. Trout are fair for waders working mud and grass on Gulps and topwaters. Redfish are good in the channels on natural baits.BAFFIN BAY Trout are good on topwaters and plum plastics around rocks and grass. Trout are good while drifting deep rocks on plum plastics. Redfish are fair to good on Gulps and plum plastics around spoil islands.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 black/chartreuse plastics.SOUTH PADRE Trout are fair to good while drifting grass and mud on plastics and live shrimp. Redfish are good in Airport Cove and around the causeway on Gulps and DOA Shrimp.PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are good at Laguna Vista and Holly Beach on plum and black plastics. Snook and mangrove snapper are good in the Brownsville Ship Channel on DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Bull redfish are good along the channel near the causeway.