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Fishing Lake Sam Rayburn: Weather, Water Levels, and Hot Spots for Bass, Crappie, and Catfish
- 2024/10/26
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If you're planning to hit Lake Sam Rayburn today, here's what you need to know. First off, since Lake Sam Rayburn is a freshwater lake, you don't have to worry about tidal conditions.
The weather is expected to be partly sunny with a high of around 89 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Sunrise is at about 7:34 AM, and sunset will be around 6:54 PM, giving you plenty of time to fish during those prime morning and late evening hours.
The water is slightly stained, with a temperature of 77 degrees, and the lake level is currently about 2 feet below pool. Fishing has been consistent, with several species active. Bass are schooling more in the mornings, especially around grass edges and points, making topwater action a good bet. Use lures like chatterbaits, swimbaits, or frogs in these shallow areas around hay grass and flooded bushes. For deeper bass, target the mouth of creeks and offshore flats where they are chasing bait; a Carolina rig, dropshot, or shaky head will work well here.
Crappie are fair on standing timber in 27 feet of water, particularly on brush piles, where minnows over jigs are the preferred baits. Blue and channel catfish are also fair in 24-27 feet of water and in the river bends, responding well to cut bait and minnows.
For hot spots, focus on the shoreline brush and hay grass, as well as high spots, shallow ditches, and creek channel swings. The main lake ledges in 17-22 feet, main lake drains in 10-17 feet, and main lake and secondary points are also prime areas, especially where you find schooling bass chasing bait balls.
Remember, there's an abundance of shad in shallow water, so shallow bass feeding on these shad can be caught with spinnerbaits and topwater frogs. Always navigate with caution, as the lake level is expected to continue dropping slowly through the winter.
Enjoy your day on the water
The weather is expected to be partly sunny with a high of around 89 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Sunrise is at about 7:34 AM, and sunset will be around 6:54 PM, giving you plenty of time to fish during those prime morning and late evening hours.
The water is slightly stained, with a temperature of 77 degrees, and the lake level is currently about 2 feet below pool. Fishing has been consistent, with several species active. Bass are schooling more in the mornings, especially around grass edges and points, making topwater action a good bet. Use lures like chatterbaits, swimbaits, or frogs in these shallow areas around hay grass and flooded bushes. For deeper bass, target the mouth of creeks and offshore flats where they are chasing bait; a Carolina rig, dropshot, or shaky head will work well here.
Crappie are fair on standing timber in 27 feet of water, particularly on brush piles, where minnows over jigs are the preferred baits. Blue and channel catfish are also fair in 24-27 feet of water and in the river bends, responding well to cut bait and minnows.
For hot spots, focus on the shoreline brush and hay grass, as well as high spots, shallow ditches, and creek channel swings. The main lake ledges in 17-22 feet, main lake drains in 10-17 feet, and main lake and secondary points are also prime areas, especially where you find schooling bass chasing bait balls.
Remember, there's an abundance of shad in shallow water, so shallow bass feeding on these shad can be caught with spinnerbaits and topwater frogs. Always navigate with caution, as the lake level is expected to continue dropping slowly through the winter.
Enjoy your day on the water