Lake Texoma Fishing Update: Stripers, Cats, and Bass Biting Despite Fluctuating Water Levels Podcast Por arte de portada

Lake Texoma Fishing Update: Stripers, Cats, and Bass Biting Despite Fluctuating Water Levels

Lake Texoma Fishing Update: Stripers, Cats, and Bass Biting Despite Fluctuating Water Levels

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 Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for this fine Saturday morning, May 17, 2025.

The lake is sitting about 18 feet below pool level with water temps around 65 degrees and a bit stained. We've had some interesting conditions lately with the water levels fluctuating - just last week parts of the lake were 6 feet above normal due to runoff, but things have settled down considerably.

Striper fishing has been the talk of the town lately. Earlier this month, they were hitting topwaters along the banks in the early mornings. The bigger fish have moved to deeper water now as the spawn wraps up. Your best bet is to target them with live shad in deep water, 50-70 feet, with the bait suspended around 40-50 feet down. Remember what the old-timers say - bigger bait equals bigger fish!

Channel and blue catfish have really turned on in the last week. They're hitting prepared baits or cut shad in flooded willows and rocky areas in 5-15 feet of water. Blues are also being found off the bluffs in 40-50 feet of water, while channel cats are hanging around creek mouths in about 30 feet.

Bass fishing has been decent with smallmouth and largemouth hitting topwaters and plastics along rocky areas where shad are spawning. The tires near marinas have been holding some nice bass too.

Crappie fishing has been slow, but you might find some success with slip corks and minnows in the trees or jigs with crappie nibbles around docks.

For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the dam area as stripers are transitioning there post-spawn. Also keep an eye out for birds working the banks - that'll lead you straight to the stripers. The Washita River arm has been producing nice catches too when you can find clearer water.

Best lures right now are bright colored swimbaits, topwaters for early morning, and crankbaits. But honestly, live shad is your ticket to the biggest fish in the lake right now.

Sunrise today was around 6:30 AM and sunset will be about 8:20 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get on the water.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a warm day with light winds - perfect conditions to get out there.

Remember to watch for those submerged trees that are starting to show as the water level has dropped. Don't want y'all tearing up your lower units on my watch!

Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure saying get out there and wet a line - the fish are waiting!
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