Freshwater Fishing Reports
Week of December 14, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 51–58 degrees; 7.65’ low. Black bass are good on finesse jigs, drop shot rigs, squarebill crankbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and live minnows (also jig/minnow combinations). Catfish are fair on prepared bait.AMISTADWater clear; 60–64 degrees; 8.69’ low. Black bass are good on green Rat–L–Traps, crankbaits, and soft plastics. Striped bass are good on slabs, jigging spoons, and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are good on slabs, jigging spoons, and Rat–L–Traps. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and stinkbait over baited holes. Yellow catfish are good 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; 50–56 degrees; 8.33’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs, spinnerbaits and shakyheads. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Blue catfish are good on live shad.ATHENSWater clear, 53–58 degrees; 5.21’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon shakyhead worms and black/blue football jigs around brush piles. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.BASTROPWater clear; 60–63 degrees. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.BELTONWater stained; 58–62 degrees; 11.97’ low. Black bass are good on Rat–L–Traps and spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are good on live shad early. White bass are good trolling green Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are good on minnows in 30 feet under lights at night. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 51–55 degrees; 9.04’ 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 and jigs. 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 Park are the only usable ramps.BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are good on crankbaits and watermelon soft plastic worms. Striped bass are good on liver and chartreuse striper jigs. Redfish are good on shad, shrimp, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam. Blue catfish are good on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 51–55 degrees; 12.30’ low. Black bass are good on TN Shad Jackall ASKA 60SR squarebills along main lake points and Jackall Flick Shake 4.8” watermelon candy worms around deeper docks (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; 56–60 degrees; 15.95’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Bass Hogg spinnerbaits, Grande Bass Rattle Snakes, and craw colored crankbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are good on minnows, Li’l Fishies, and shad colored crankbaits off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.BUCHANANWater clear; 58–61 degrees; 32.06’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon topwaters, perch colored Rat–L–Traps, and Texas rigged silver flake Whacky Sticks in 10–20 feet. Striped bass are fair on Whacky Rigs and Rat–L–Traps along the river channel in 15–30 feet near the dam early. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and 2” plastic swim baits in deep creeks. Crappie are fair on chartreuse Curb’s crappie jigs and live minnows in clear water.CADDOWater stained; 51–56 degrees; .95’ low. Black bass are good on junebug 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 good on perch colored spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. Redfish are fair on live bait, crawfish, and tilapia near the dam. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near 181 Cove. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 60–64 degrees; 10.30’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Rat–L–Traps, watermelon spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged grape Scoundrel worms on shaky head jigs along main lake bluffs. Striped bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps and deep running crankbaits over humps early. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke JDC curl tail grubs on jigheads, Smokin’ Green” Devil’s Tongues on drop shots, and pumpkin Curb’s jigs along ledges and over rock piles in 10–25 feet early. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs upriver.CEDAR CREEKWater lightly stained; 51–56 degrees; 7.60’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and black/blue finesse jigs around docks (green pumpkin soft plastics suggested). 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; 64–68 degrees; 11.81’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastics in 15 – 25 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch and goldfish.COLEMANWater clear; 62–65 degrees; 15.88’ low. Black bass are good on perch colored spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are good on live minnows. Crappie are good on live minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel catfish are fair on stinkbait and liver. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 2.83’ low. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with liver and perch.COLORADO CITY17.8’ low. No report available.CONROEWater fairly clear; 59–62 degrees; 8.19’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics, crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on live minnows and white striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are fair on live bait and shrimp.COOPERWater lightly stained; 50–56 degrees; 13.03’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse 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 stained; 65–69 degrees. Black bass are fair on soft plastics and jigs. Crappie are very good on chartreuse/silver jigs. Striped bass are still in the lake in limited numbers. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on frozen shrimp, stinkbait, and cut bait. 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 watermelon Carolina rigged soft plastic worms, and on topwaters over grass. Channel and blue catfish are slow.FORKWater fairly clear; 51–55 degrees; 7.55’ low. Black bass are good on black/blue flipping jigs rigged with LFT Flipper – concentrate on the wood cover near creek channel bends. The shallow bite is good on shad pattern squarebill crankbaits and the deep spoon bite is good on main lake points and along creek channels. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad and prepared bait.FT. PHANTOM HILLWater clear; 50–57 degrees; 9.87’ low. Black bass are fair to good on shallow crankbaits, Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. White bass are fair to good on slabs and Rooster Tails. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.GIBBONS CREEKWater clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers.GRANBURYWater clear; 58–61 degrees; 5.83’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on minnows and chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on shrimp, stinkbait, and nightcrawlers.GRANGERWater murky; 59–62 degrees; 5.13’ low. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair upriver among shad. Crappie are slow. Blue catfish are good on prepared bait and juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 50–55 degrees; 4.94’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Texas rigged worms, watermelon finesse jigs, Rat–L–Traps, crankbaits and white spinnerbaits along main lake points. Baitfish are concentrating at mouths of creeks and pockets. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut shad.GREENBELTWater stained; 51–55 degrees; 37.63’ low. Black bass are fair Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. The Old Marina Point ramp is still open.HOUSTON COUNTYWater clear; 55–59 degrees; 3.60’ low. Black bass to 2 pounds are fair on deep diving crankbaits, black jigs, and black Brush Hogs around brush. Crappie are fair on live minnows near the dam in 20 feet. Red ear bream are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow.HUBBARD CREEK52–56 degrees; 14.5’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, weightless flukes, finesse jigs and DT 10s. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.JOE POOLWater clear; 51–55 degrees; 2.56’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, shallow crankbaits and smaller jigs – mid–day bite has been best. 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; 51–55 degrees; 4.69’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps along main lake points. Later in the day fish are holding tight to cover with some success reported on topwaters. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 51–56 degrees; 12.33’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, black/brown jigs and squarebill crankbaits. White bass are good on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs around bridge columns. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.LBJWater clear; 59–62 degrees; 0.40’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon topwaters, Curb’s buzzbaits, and wacky rigged pumpkinseed Whacky Sticks in 5–10 feet early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and jigging Pirk Minnows under birds. Crappie are good on Curb’s crappie jigs and live minnows over brush piles.LEWISVILLEWater clear; 50–54 degrees; 6.60’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running shad pattern crankbaits, white spinnerbaits and swim jigs along rip rap near the dam. Later in the day watermelon finesse jigs in the same areas are effective. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs and Sassy Shad. Catfish are good on prepared bait.LIVINGSTONWater fairly clear; 60–63 degrees; 2.98’ low. Black bass are good on crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.MACKENZIEWater stained; 50–54 degrees; 85.65’ low. Black bass are fair on chatterbaits, Texas rigs and medium and shallow running shad pattern crankbaits. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad and swimbaits. Catfish are fair on trotlines. Ramp #1 is still open.MARTIN CREEKWater fairly clear; 10.38’ low. No report available.MEREDITH97.63’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 72–88 degrees; 0.15’ low. Black bass are good on white shallow crankbaits, weightless Senkos, chatterbaits and Texas rigged creature baits on shallow wood cover. Flipping jigs is producing as well. The shallow bite is best early in the morning with occasional schooling reported. No reports on crappie. Catfish are fair on live shiners.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater lightly stained; 58–62 degrees; 4.23’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and shallow running crankbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait. Blue catfish are good on shad and perch. Yellow catfish are slow.O.H. IVIEWater stained; 51–56 degrees; 37.94’ low. Black bass are fair to good on squarebill crankbaits, Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and 1/4oz. shakyheads with a 4.5” RattleSnake. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 51–55 degrees; 14.24’ low. Black bass are fair to good on squarebill crankbaits, Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PALESTINEWater lightly stained; 50–65 degrees; 6.17’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, white spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. The jig bite is consistent around docks. 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 DURO44.54’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater fairly clear; 52–58 degrees; 10.67’ low. Black bass are fair on DD 22s, drop shot rigs, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and small swimbaits. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad and 4”–5” swimbaits. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater fairly clear; 57–61 degrees; 7.66’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse and watermelon soft plastic worms and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 50–54 degrees; 5.62’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits – swim jigs are good 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; 50–54 degrees; 4.67’ low. Black bass are good on black/blue Larew Salt Craws flipped to standing timber near creek channels and pearl shad colored Bomber Fat A cranks worked around shallow rock on main lake points. Crappie are slow on minnows around 25 foot near points. White bass are excellent on slabs in 35 feet of water. No report on catfishRICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 50–55 degrees; 8.41’ 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; 59–63 degrees; 13.21’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are fair on minnows and silver spoons. Crappie are fair on live minnows and white/red tube jigs. Bream are fair on worms. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and minnows.SOMERVILLEWater murky; 59–62 degrees; 10.41’ low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.SPENCE84.13’ low. No report available.STAMFORDNo report available.STEINHAGEN0.88’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 56–60 degrees; 16.51’ low. Black bass are fair on perch colored Rat–L–Traps, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows, hot dogs, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are good on live bait.SWEETWATERWater murky; 51–57 degrees; 13.8’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 51–55 degrees; 7.26’ low. Black bass are good on black/blue Firewater 1/2oz jigs, Texas rigged blue fleck worms and squarebill crankbaits in chartreuse patterns. 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; 50–54 degrees; 4.72’ 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; 59–62 degrees; 11.88’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon and perch colored soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are good on minnows and small crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows over brush piles. Bream are fair on worms. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater lightly stained; 59–63 degrees; 54.42’ low. Black bass are fair on silver crankbaits, watermelon worms, and smoke grubs in 15–30 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies, white grubs, and minnows in 20–30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and fresh cut bait. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONGWater lightly stained. Black bass are fair on minnows. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 50–54 degrees; 7.68’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, shakyheads and Texas rig creature baits – target any shallow cover. 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; 51–56 degrees; 23.95’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.WHITNEYWater stained; 57–61 degrees; 15.81’ low. Black bass are fair on perch colored spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on live minnows. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 50–55 degrees; 2.65’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and chatterbaits along main lake points. 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 December 14, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout and redfish are fair while drifting mud and shell. Waders have taken better trout on the Louisiana shoreline on slow–sinking plugs.SOUTH SABINE Redfish are fair on the edge of the channel on mullet. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Some birds have worked on calm days.BOLIVAR Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on slow–sinking plugs. Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. Trout are good in 5–8 feet of water over shell.TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Best catches have come in about eight feet of water. Redfish are good at the spillway on crabs and mullet.EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on Corkies and MirrOlures. Mid–bay reefs in 5–8 feet of water have held solid trout and redfish. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.WEST GALVESTON BAY Waders have taken trout in the mud and shell on MirrOlures and Corkies. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs.TEXAS CITY Redfish are fair to good around the Flood Gates in Moses Lake on crabs and finger mullet. Flounder are fair to good on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp on the edge of the channel.FREEPORT Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs. Redfish and black drum are fair to good at San Luis pass on cracked blue crabs.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. Waders have taken better trout on Corkies and MirrOlures.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Redfish are fair to good on the south shoreline in the guts and bayous. Trout are good for waders working mud and grass on soft plastics.PORT O'CONNOR Trout and redfish are fair on Corkies over soft mud in waist–deep water in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp and topwaters.ROCKPORT Trout are fair on the edge of the ICW on glow DOA Shrimp. Redfish are fair to good on the Estes Flats on mullet and shrimp. Mud and grass have held trout for waders working Corkies and MirrOlures.PORT ARANSAS Trout are fair to good around Shamrock for waders working slow–sinking plugs. Redfish are fair to good on the East Flats on Gulps and mullet. Sand trout and croakers are good on shrimp in the channel.CORPUS CHRISTI Redfish are fair to good in the Humble Channel on crabs and table shrimp. Trout are best on the edge of the flats on live shrimp and DOA Shrimp. Bull redfish have been caught near the Packery Channel on crabs.BAFFIN BAY Trout are fair to good in mud and grass on Corkies and Catch 2000s. Trout are fair to good in the guts along the King Ranch shoreline on Corkies. Some flounder have been found on the edges of spoils on Gulps.PORT MANSFIELD Redfish are fair to good on DOA Shrimp and Gulps under a popping cork around grass holes. Trout are fair to good on mud along the edge of the ICW on Corkies and MirrOlures. Waders have worked spoils for solid trout on Corkies and MirrOlures.SOUTH PADRE Trout and redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on DOA Shrimp and Gulps. Redfish, black drum and mangrove snapper are fair to good in the channel on shrimp.PORT ISABEL Trout are fair on the edge of the flats on soft plastics under popping corks. Redfish have been found in the bayous and drains on the falling tide on Gulps and soft plastics.
Week of December 14, 2011
Water BodyReportALAN HENRYWater lightly stained; 51–58 degrees; 7.65’ low. Black bass are good on finesse jigs, drop shot rigs, squarebill crankbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and live minnows (also jig/minnow combinations). Catfish are fair on prepared bait.AMISTADWater clear; 60–64 degrees; 8.69’ low. Black bass are good on green Rat–L–Traps, crankbaits, and soft plastics. Striped bass are good on slabs, jigging spoons, and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are good on slabs, jigging spoons, and Rat–L–Traps. Catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and stinkbait over baited holes. Yellow catfish are good 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; 50–56 degrees; 8.33’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs, spinnerbaits and shakyheads. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Blue catfish are good on live shad.ATHENSWater clear, 53–58 degrees; 5.21’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon shakyhead worms and black/blue football jigs around brush piles. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.BASTROPWater clear; 60–63 degrees. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.BELTONWater stained; 58–62 degrees; 11.97’ low. Black bass are good on Rat–L–Traps and spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are good on live shad early. White bass are good trolling green Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are good on minnows in 30 feet under lights at night. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.BOB SANDLINWater lightly stained; 51–55 degrees; 9.04’ 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 and jigs. 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 Park are the only usable ramps.BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are good on crankbaits and watermelon soft plastic worms. Striped bass are good on liver and chartreuse striper jigs. Redfish are good on shad, shrimp, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam. Blue catfish are good on cut bait.BRIDGEPORTWater clear; 51–55 degrees; 12.30’ low. Black bass are good on TN Shad Jackall ASKA 60SR squarebills along main lake points and Jackall Flick Shake 4.8” watermelon candy worms around deeper docks (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; 56–60 degrees; 15.95’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Bass Hogg spinnerbaits, Grande Bass Rattle Snakes, and craw colored crankbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are good on minnows, Li’l Fishies, and shad colored crankbaits off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.BUCHANANWater clear; 58–61 degrees; 32.06’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon topwaters, perch colored Rat–L–Traps, and Texas rigged silver flake Whacky Sticks in 10–20 feet. Striped bass are fair on Whacky Rigs and Rat–L–Traps along the river channel in 15–30 feet near the dam early. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and 2” plastic swim baits in deep creeks. Crappie are fair on chartreuse Curb’s crappie jigs and live minnows in clear water.CADDOWater stained; 51–56 degrees; .95’ low. Black bass are good on junebug 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 good on perch colored spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. Redfish are fair on live bait, crawfish, and tilapia near the dam. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near 181 Cove. Yellow catfish are slow.CANYON LAKEWater clear; 60–64 degrees; 10.30’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Rat–L–Traps, watermelon spinnerbaits, and Texas rigged grape Scoundrel worms on shaky head jigs along main lake bluffs. Striped bass are fair on Rat–L–Traps and deep running crankbaits over humps early. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke JDC curl tail grubs on jigheads, Smokin’ Green” Devil’s Tongues on drop shots, and pumpkin Curb’s jigs along ledges and over rock piles in 10–25 feet early. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs upriver.CEDAR CREEKWater lightly stained; 51–56 degrees; 7.60’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shakyheads and black/blue finesse jigs around docks (green pumpkin soft plastics suggested). 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; 64–68 degrees; 11.81’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastics in 15 – 25 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch and goldfish.COLEMANWater clear; 62–65 degrees; 15.88’ low. Black bass are good on perch colored spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are good on live minnows. Crappie are good on live minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel catfish are fair on stinkbait and liver. Yellow catfish are slow.COLETO CREEKWater fairly clear; 2.83’ low. Black bass are fair on minnows. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with liver and perch.COLORADO CITY17.8’ low. No report available.CONROEWater fairly clear; 59–62 degrees; 8.19’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics, crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on live minnows and white striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Catfish are fair on live bait and shrimp.COOPERWater lightly stained; 50–56 degrees; 13.03’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse 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 stained; 65–69 degrees. Black bass are fair on soft plastics and jigs. Crappie are very good on chartreuse/silver jigs. Striped bass are still in the lake in limited numbers. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on frozen shrimp, stinkbait, and cut bait. 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 watermelon Carolina rigged soft plastic worms, and on topwaters over grass. Channel and blue catfish are slow.FORKWater fairly clear; 51–55 degrees; 7.55’ low. Black bass are good on black/blue flipping jigs rigged with LFT Flipper – concentrate on the wood cover near creek channel bends. The shallow bite is good on shad pattern squarebill crankbaits and the deep spoon bite is good on main lake points and along creek channels. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad and prepared bait.FT. PHANTOM HILLWater clear; 50–57 degrees; 9.87’ low. Black bass are fair to good on shallow crankbaits, Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows. White bass are fair to good on slabs and Rooster Tails. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.GIBBONS CREEKWater clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and nightcrawlers.GRANBURYWater clear; 58–61 degrees; 5.83’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on minnows and chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on shrimp, stinkbait, and nightcrawlers.GRANGERWater murky; 59–62 degrees; 5.13’ low. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair upriver among shad. Crappie are slow. Blue catfish are good on prepared bait and juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.GRAPEVINEWater clear; 50–55 degrees; 4.94’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon Texas rigged worms, watermelon finesse jigs, Rat–L–Traps, crankbaits and white spinnerbaits along main lake points. Baitfish are concentrating at mouths of creeks and pockets. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut shad.GREENBELTWater stained; 51–55 degrees; 37.63’ low. Black bass are fair Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. The Old Marina Point ramp is still open.HOUSTON COUNTYWater clear; 55–59 degrees; 3.60’ low. Black bass to 2 pounds are fair on deep diving crankbaits, black jigs, and black Brush Hogs around brush. Crappie are fair on live minnows near the dam in 20 feet. Red ear bream are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow.HUBBARD CREEK52–56 degrees; 14.5’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, weightless flukes, finesse jigs and DT 10s. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.JOE POOLWater clear; 51–55 degrees; 2.56’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, shallow crankbaits and smaller jigs – mid–day bite has been best. 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; 51–55 degrees; 4.69’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps along main lake points. Later in the day fish are holding tight to cover with some success reported on topwaters. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on cut shad.LAVONWater lightly stained; 51–56 degrees; 12.33’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, black/brown jigs and squarebill crankbaits. White bass are good on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs around bridge columns. Catfish are good on cut shad and nightcrawlers.LBJWater clear; 59–62 degrees; 0.40’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon topwaters, Curb’s buzzbaits, and wacky rigged pumpkinseed Whacky Sticks in 5–10 feet early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and jigging Pirk Minnows under birds. Crappie are good on Curb’s crappie jigs and live minnows over brush piles.LEWISVILLEWater clear; 50–54 degrees; 6.60’ low. Black bass are good on shallow running shad pattern crankbaits, white spinnerbaits and swim jigs along rip rap near the dam. Later in the day watermelon finesse jigs in the same areas are effective. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs and Sassy Shad. Catfish are good on prepared bait.LIVINGSTONWater fairly clear; 60–63 degrees; 2.98’ low. Black bass are good on crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with shad. Yellow catfish are slow.MACKENZIEWater stained; 50–54 degrees; 85.65’ low. Black bass are fair on chatterbaits, Texas rigs and medium and shallow running shad pattern crankbaits. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad and swimbaits. Catfish are fair on trotlines. Ramp #1 is still open.MARTIN CREEKWater fairly clear; 10.38’ low. No report available.MEREDITH97.63’ low. No report available.MONTICELLOWater fairly clear; 72–88 degrees; 0.15’ low. Black bass are good on white shallow crankbaits, weightless Senkos, chatterbaits and Texas rigged creature baits on shallow wood cover. Flipping jigs is producing as well. The shallow bite is best early in the morning with occasional schooling reported. No reports on crappie. Catfish are fair on live shiners.NASWORTHYNo report available.NAVARRO MILLSWater lightly stained; 58–62 degrees; 4.23’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and shallow running crankbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait. Blue catfish are good on shad and perch. Yellow catfish are slow.O.H. IVIEWater stained; 51–56 degrees; 37.94’ low. Black bass are fair to good on squarebill crankbaits, Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and 1/4oz. shakyheads with a 4.5” RattleSnake. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.OAK CREEKWater stained; 51–55 degrees; 14.24’ low. Black bass are fair to good on squarebill crankbaits, Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on live minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.PALESTINEWater lightly stained; 50–65 degrees; 6.17’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, white spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. The jig bite is consistent around docks. 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 DURO44.54’ low. No report available.POSSUM KINGDOMWater fairly clear; 52–58 degrees; 10.67’ low. Black bass are fair on DD 22s, drop shot rigs, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair to good on slabs and small swimbaits. Striped bass are fair to good on live shad and 4”–5” swimbaits. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.PROCTORWater fairly clear; 57–61 degrees; 7.66’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse and watermelon soft plastic worms and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.RAY HUBBARDWater fairly clear; 50–54 degrees; 5.62’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits – swim jigs are good 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; 50–54 degrees; 4.67’ low. Black bass are good on black/blue Larew Salt Craws flipped to standing timber near creek channels and pearl shad colored Bomber Fat A cranks worked around shallow rock on main lake points. Crappie are slow on minnows around 25 foot near points. White bass are excellent on slabs in 35 feet of water. No report on catfishRICHLAND CHAMBERSWater fairly clear; 50–55 degrees; 8.41’ 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; 59–63 degrees; 13.21’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. White bass are fair on minnows and silver spoons. Crappie are fair on live minnows and white/red tube jigs. Bream are fair on worms. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and minnows.SOMERVILLEWater murky; 59–62 degrees; 10.41’ low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.SPENCE84.13’ low. No report available.STAMFORDNo report available.STEINHAGEN0.88’ high. No report available.STILLHOUSEWater stained; 56–60 degrees; 16.51’ low. Black bass are fair on perch colored Rat–L–Traps, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows, hot dogs, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are good on live bait.SWEETWATERWater murky; 51–57 degrees; 13.8’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, Rat–L–Traps and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.TAWAKONIWater fairly clear; 51–55 degrees; 7.26’ low. Black bass are good on black/blue Firewater 1/2oz jigs, Texas rigged blue fleck worms and squarebill crankbaits in chartreuse patterns. 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; 50–54 degrees; 4.72’ 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; 59–62 degrees; 11.88’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon and perch colored soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are good on minnows and small crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows over brush piles. Bream are fair on worms. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are slow.TRAVISWater lightly stained; 59–63 degrees; 54.42’ low. Black bass are fair on silver crankbaits, watermelon worms, and smoke grubs in 15–30 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies, white grubs, and minnows in 20–30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and fresh cut bait. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONGWater lightly stained. Black bass are fair on minnows. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.WEATHERFORDWater fairly clear; 50–54 degrees; 7.68’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits, shakyheads and Texas rig creature baits – target any shallow cover. 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; 51–56 degrees; 23.95’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and nightcrawlers.WHITNEYWater stained; 57–61 degrees; 15.81’ low. Black bass are fair on perch colored spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on live minnows. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait.WRIGHT PATMANWater lightly stained; 50–55 degrees; 2.65’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms, shallow crankbaits and chatterbaits along main lake points. 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 December 14, 2011
Water BodyReportNORTH SABINE Trout and redfish are fair while drifting mud and shell. Waders have taken better trout on the Louisiana shoreline on slow–sinking plugs.SOUTH SABINE Redfish are fair on the edge of the channel on mullet. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Some birds have worked on calm days.BOLIVAR Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on slow–sinking plugs. Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. Trout are good in 5–8 feet of water over shell.TRINITY BAY Trout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Best catches have come in about eight feet of water. Redfish are good at the spillway on crabs and mullet.EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on Corkies and MirrOlures. Mid–bay reefs in 5–8 feet of water have held solid trout and redfish. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.WEST GALVESTON BAY Waders have taken trout in the mud and shell on MirrOlures and Corkies. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs.TEXAS CITY Redfish are fair to good around the Flood Gates in Moses Lake on crabs and finger mullet. Flounder are fair to good on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp on the edge of the channel.FREEPORT Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs. Redfish and black drum are fair to good at San Luis pass on cracked blue crabs.EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. Waders have taken better trout on Corkies and MirrOlures.WEST MATAGORDA BAY Redfish are fair to good on the south shoreline in the guts and bayous. Trout are good for waders working mud and grass on soft plastics.PORT O'CONNOR Trout and redfish are fair on Corkies over soft mud in waist–deep water in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp and topwaters.ROCKPORT Trout are fair on the edge of the ICW on glow DOA Shrimp. Redfish are fair to good on the Estes Flats on mullet and shrimp. Mud and grass have held trout for waders working Corkies and MirrOlures.PORT ARANSAS Trout are fair to good around Shamrock for waders working slow–sinking plugs. Redfish are fair to good on the East Flats on Gulps and mullet. Sand trout and croakers are good on shrimp in the channel.CORPUS CHRISTI Redfish are fair to good in the Humble Channel on crabs and table shrimp. Trout are best on the edge of the flats on live shrimp and DOA Shrimp. Bull redfish have been caught near the Packery Channel on crabs.BAFFIN BAY Trout are fair to good in mud and grass on Corkies and Catch 2000s. Trout are fair to good in the guts along the King Ranch shoreline on Corkies. Some flounder have been found on the edges of spoils on Gulps.PORT MANSFIELD Redfish are fair to good on DOA Shrimp and Gulps under a popping cork around grass holes. Trout are fair to good on mud along the edge of the ICW on Corkies and MirrOlures. Waders have worked spoils for solid trout on Corkies and MirrOlures.SOUTH PADRE Trout and redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on DOA Shrimp and Gulps. Redfish, black drum and mangrove snapper are fair to good in the channel on shrimp.PORT ISABEL Trout are fair on the edge of the flats on soft plastics under popping corks. Redfish have been found in the bayous and drains on the falling tide on Gulps and soft plastics.