• Fishing Forecast for Lake Sam Rayburn: Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Biting Despite Cold Front

  • Dec 26 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
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Fishing Forecast for Lake Sam Rayburn: Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Biting Despite Cold Front

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  • As of December 26, 2024, the fishing scene at Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas is looking promising despite the cold weather. Here’s what you need to know:

    ### Conditions
    The water is slightly stained with a temperature of around 58 degrees, and the lake is currently 2.02 feet below pool level[5].

    ### Weather and Time
    With the cold front moving in, the initial bite might be slow, but as the fish adjust, they should start feeding actively. Sunrise today is at around 7:15 AM, and sunset is at about 5:15 PM. There are no significant tidal changes to worry about on this freshwater lake.

    ### Fish Activity
    Bass are actively chasing shad in the shallows and off points. When you find grass on the south end, there's a good chance of catching bass using crankbaits. Crappie and white bass are moving in the river channel, while catfish are biting well in 15-26 feet of water on cut bait and minnows[5].

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For bass, crankbaits and spinnerbaits are excellent choices during the daytime. As the sun rises, switch to plastic worms, jigs, and Carolina rigs, especially around vegetation edges, deep ledges, and creek channels[2][3].
    For crappie, jigs and minnows are the way to go, targeting shallow areas around vegetation during the spring spawn and deeper water around brush piles and creek channels at other times[2][3].
    Catfish are responding well to cut bait and minnows in the deeper waters.

    ### Hot Spots
    - The south end of the lake, where you can find grass, is a hot spot for bass using crankbaits.
    - The river channel is a good place to catch crappie and white bass.
    - Look for standing timber in 27 feet and brush piles for crappie, and river bends for catfish[5].

    Overall, Lake Sam Rayburn is offering a variety of fishing opportunities despite the cold weather. Be patient, and as the fish adjust to the temperature, you should see an increase in activity. Good luck out there
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