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Stripers, Catfish, and Bass Abound: Your Guide to Fishing Lake Texoma's Excellent Conditions
- 2024/12/21
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As of December 21, 2024, Lake Texoma is offering some excellent fishing conditions. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.
### Conditions
The water level is currently at 617.6 feet, which is slightly below normal, and the water temperature is around 55 degrees with a stained condition[1][2].
### Fish Activity
Striped bass are the main attraction this time of year. They are active in 10-15 feet of water on structure, and you can catch them using swimbaits. For deeper fish, slabs in 32-60 feet of water are highly effective, especially where bird activity is present. While the big fish are not yet grouping in large numbers, expect this to improve as the water cools[1].
Catfish are also doing well, particularly in 35-45 feet of water on flats off the river channels, using cut shad. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair, with live shad working well off the banks in 8-15 feet of water on main lake points and mouths of the coves[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, live shad, flukes, and swimbaits are top choices. Deadsticking a 4-5 inch weighted fluke can also yield results. Slabs are particularly effective in deeper waters. For catfish, cut shad is the way to go, especially when drifting in 35-45 feet of water. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are responding to live shad and swimbaits in the shallower areas[1].
### Hot Spots
One of the best places to catch stripers is around the Denison Dam, where the combination of freshwater and saltwater from the Red River creates a perfect environment for these fish. Another hot spot is the area near the mouth of the Red River, where you can catch them using flukes and live bait in 40-60 feet of water. Keep an eye out for gulls working and birds on the banks near deep coves, as these often indicate active fish[1][3].
### Additional Tips
Days with cloud cover are generally better for fishing, and watching for bird activity, especially in the mornings and late afternoons, can lead you to active schools of fish. Be sure to follow local regulations, including draining all water from boats and onboard receptacles to prevent the spread of zebra mussels[1].
With these tips and the current conditions, you should have a productive and enjoyable day fishing on Lake Texoma.
### Conditions
The water level is currently at 617.6 feet, which is slightly below normal, and the water temperature is around 55 degrees with a stained condition[1][2].
### Fish Activity
Striped bass are the main attraction this time of year. They are active in 10-15 feet of water on structure, and you can catch them using swimbaits. For deeper fish, slabs in 32-60 feet of water are highly effective, especially where bird activity is present. While the big fish are not yet grouping in large numbers, expect this to improve as the water cools[1].
Catfish are also doing well, particularly in 35-45 feet of water on flats off the river channels, using cut shad. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair, with live shad working well off the banks in 8-15 feet of water on main lake points and mouths of the coves[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, live shad, flukes, and swimbaits are top choices. Deadsticking a 4-5 inch weighted fluke can also yield results. Slabs are particularly effective in deeper waters. For catfish, cut shad is the way to go, especially when drifting in 35-45 feet of water. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are responding to live shad and swimbaits in the shallower areas[1].
### Hot Spots
One of the best places to catch stripers is around the Denison Dam, where the combination of freshwater and saltwater from the Red River creates a perfect environment for these fish. Another hot spot is the area near the mouth of the Red River, where you can catch them using flukes and live bait in 40-60 feet of water. Keep an eye out for gulls working and birds on the banks near deep coves, as these often indicate active fish[1][3].
### Additional Tips
Days with cloud cover are generally better for fishing, and watching for bird activity, especially in the mornings and late afternoons, can lead you to active schools of fish. Be sure to follow local regulations, including draining all water from boats and onboard receptacles to prevent the spread of zebra mussels[1].
With these tips and the current conditions, you should have a productive and enjoyable day fishing on Lake Texoma.