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Lake Texoma Fishing Report. Saturday, November 10, 2001. Lake level: 617.25. Water Temperature: 66 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 6:00 p.m. till 9 p.m. Weather: low 45 / high 67 / light wind / .30 inches of rain in November. Fishing time: 6:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Homer, Charles, and Eland Turnbow and Jim Waller […]

The lake is at 163.41ft msl and remains stable at approximately 8 1/2ft below high pool. Repairs have been made to the dam and the gates have been close. SRA will let the lake rise to 168ft before releasing any water. For available ramps having access to the lake, you can visit the Sabine River […]

water stained with clear shallows, good black bass at dawn best and late evening on silver Long A with orange and silver Rat-L-Trap with blue back to 3 lbs, crappie hard to locate for some, catfish on trot lines to 4 lbs on cut shad. Crockett Family Resort Rt. 3 Box 460 Crockett, Tx 75835 […]

The lake is at 163.44ft msl and remains stable at approximately 8 1/2ft below high pool. Repairs have been made to the dam and the gates have been close. SRA will let the lake rise to 168ft before releasing any water. For available ramps having access to the lake, you can visit the Sabine River […]

Good black bass to 6 pounds on black Zoom Trick worm evenings 5-9PM near the large island at the pump station in about 8′ water. Early week had excellent black bass on Chrome Rat-L-Trap near the islands for schooling black bass and white bass. Very good crappie with about 16-18 per person at 3/4 to […]

Sorry for the delay in my report but my internet server was down last week. The lake is at 163.32ft msl, almost 9 ft below high pool. Repairs have been made to the dam and the gates have been close. SRA will let the lake rise to 168ft before releasing any water. Since the gates […]

Fair black bass with average length approx 20 inches with about 5 bass caught per man mostly in the afternoons, catch and release, in 6-10′ water with chartreuse/white spinner baits producing best and watermelon or pumpkin seed 4″ worms yielding some action. Most concentrations of fish were found in front of the islands near the […]

The lake is at 163.19 ft msl, almost 9 ft below high pool (over a foot lower since last week). SRA is drawing the lake down to 163 ft msl and will beholding it at this level to make repairs to the dam surface. For available ramps having access to the lake, you can visit […]

Very good black bass to 3 pounds with about 12-18 per person on brown/orange Fat A Bomber on the front side of the islands in 4-6 ft of water and across from marina on black/silver/orange stick in 4 ft. water, using catch and release practices and fishing 7-10 am best. No report on crappie. No […]

Richland Chambers Reservior Guide Steve Schmidt Lake Report: Monday, October 08, 2001 (date fished: 4 & 7 of Sept) Water Color: Stained Depth: 2-1/2 below normal Water Temp: 74 to 79 degrees Forecast: Overcast & Sunny – high of 76 with SW winds 10 – 20 mph Boat Ramp: Oak Cove Marina Equipment: Rod – […]

Lake Texoma Fishing Report. Sunday, October 7, 2001. Lake level: 615.96. Water Temperature: 75 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00pm to 10pm. Weather: low 57 / high 74 / light wind / 0 rain in October. Fishing time: 7:00 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Captains Joe Grigar, Mike Blakely and Doug Smith left the dock around […]

The lake is at 164.4 ft msl, almost 8 ft below high pool (over a foot lower since last week) and continues to fall over an inch per day as the SRA draws the lake down to make repairs on the dam and generator. SRA announced they are drawing the lake down to at least […]

Lake Texoma Fishing Report. Monday and Tuesday, October 1 & 2, 2001. Lake level: 615.99. Water Temperature: 76 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00pm to 10pm. Weather: low 53 / high 77 / cloudy / light wind. Fishing time: 7:00 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. The lake has been rising slowly for the last two months. […]

Water temperature 82 degrees, normal level. Good black bass with limits of 4 per person from 2 – 5 lbs in 5 – 6 feet of water on watermelon French Frie and White Spinner baits at the pump station area. Fair crappie with approximately 12 per person at one lb. each above brush piles at […]

The lake is at 165.4 ft msl, 7 ft below high pool (over a foot lower since last week) and continues to fall over an inch per day as the SRA draws the lake down to make repairs on the damn and generator. SRA announced they will draw the lake down to at least 163 […]

Lake Texoma Fishing Report. Saturday, September 22, 2001. Lake level: 614.61 Water Temperature: 79 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 7:00pm to 10pm. Weather: low 62 / high 79 / cloudy /dense fog. Fishing time: 6:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. The morning started out great with six boats loaded with anxious fishermen. After less than an […]

Fair black bass to 4 pounds in 6-10′ water near the dam in coves on watermelon seed worms and lizards, Pop R top water and white spinners. Excellent crappie with limits of 25 each weighing approx 1 pound early morning and evening being the best times on the N side of the lake in coves […]

Lake Texoma Fishing Report. Wednesday, October 24, 2001. Lake level: 617.43. Water Temperature: 68 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00pm to 10pm. Weather: low 73 / high 88 / windy / 4.55 in. rain in October. Fishing time: 7:00 a.m. till noon, Sunday, October 21. Captain Joe Grigar took the Joe Bowyer family for an […]

The lake is at 166.24 ft msl, 6 ft below high pool (over a foot lower since last week) and continues to fall over an inch per day as the SRA draws the lake down to make repairs on the damn and generator. A mixed bag of patterns and lures are catching fish. Shallow fish […]

Excellent crappie with limits of 25 per person 1 – 1 1/2 lbs in creek channels and brush piles near pump station night fishing with live minnows. Slow bass to 4 lbs on Pop R topwater in schooling shad for black bass close to marina swimming area and bass 12-16″ with 2 and 3 bass […]

Richland Chambers Reservior Guide Steve Schmidt Lake Report: Monday, September 17, 2001 (date fished: 14 & 16 of Sept) Water Color: Stained Depth: 1-1/2 below normal Water Temp: 79 to 84 degrees Forecast: Overcast & Sunny – high of 89 with SW winds 5 – 10 mph Boat Ramp: Oak Cove Marina Equipment:Rod – Hookhider […]

Topwater Action On Lake Texoma. Saturday, September 15, 2001. Lake level: 613.87. Water Temperature: 79 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 7:00pm to 10pm. Weather: low 65 / high 80 / cloudy /rain/light wind. Fishing time: 6:30 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. The Post Properties employees left the dock at daylight with Captains Joe, Doug, Mike, Kraig, […]

The lake is at 167.56 ft msl (4.5 ft below high pool) and is falling approximately 2″ per day as the SRA continues the draw down of the lake to inspect the damn and repair a generator. For the majority of fishermen the bite remains slow. The winning patterns in last weekends Oilman’s tournament came […]

You can catch up to 30 bass a day by dragging lizards or frogs slowly over lily pads. If you put rattlers in you lures, they will be more productive. Take your time and fish slowly by moving the bait just a few feet at a time. Do this irratically, then stop and let the […]

Slow black bass with approx. 3 bass per person to 2 lb and a 7 lb on French Frie in the creek channel center of the lake and between the islands, good small bass off piers with shad colored spinner baits with best times from 7 AM – 10:30 AM and 7PM. Crappie have been […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Wednesday, September 5, 2001. Lake level: 613.07. Water Temperature: 81 degrees. Water clarity: Stained. Generation: one unit 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Weather: low 69 / high 78 / cloudy /scattered rain. Fishing time: 6:40 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Captain Joe Grigar left the dock at 6:40 a.m. with two […]

Surface activity improving with increased inflow into the lake. Look for surface activity along 12′ breaklines and throw an 1/8th oz. white or white/char. Tiny-T spinnerbaits, Spin Trap or small Yozuri popper for fish in the 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lb. class. Early and late bass are roaming chunk rock banklines. Plastic jerkbaits. wacky […]

Fair black bass with about 10 bass per person up to 3 lbs to the left of the marina using shad colored crankbait and some pumpkin seed worms, anglers using catch and release practices. Slow crappie midday on live minnows in creek channels and brush piles. Crockett Family Resort Rt. 3, Box 460 Crockett, Tx […]

Lake Fork Fishing Report September 2001 by: Guide – Sherry D. Ruslink September and Labor Day usually mark the end of summer, with fall just around the corner. It serves as a transition month for people and animals alike. We wind down from the dog days of summer to more welcomed cooler temperatures and shorter […]

August 30, 2001 Toledo Bend Fishing Report Greg Crafts-Guide, Toledo Bend Guide Service And Lake Cottages 936.368.7151 GCrafts@bigfoot.com www.toledo-bend.net/toledobend According to officials of the Sabine River Authority, the lake level will be dropped this fall. During the month of September, 2001 the lake will be lowered until it reaches a level of approximately 165′ msl […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Wednesday, August 29, 2001. Lake level: 612.22. Water Temperature: 82 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Weather: low 68 / high 84 / sunny with a light wind. Fishing time: 7:00 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. Captains Joe Grigar and Dan Barnett left the dock at 7:00 […]

Slow black bass to 2 lbs with approx. 4 bass per person along piers and boatstalls fishing in the center and the south side of the lake in coves early AM on red shad colored worms. Approx 5 bream on live worms from piers and near grass flats weighing about 1/2 lb each. No report […]

Richland Chambers Reservior Guide Steve Schmidt Lake Report: Sunday, August 26, 2001 (date fished: evening August 25, 2001) Water Color: Stained Depth: 2 below normal Water Temp: 84 to 95 degrees Forecast: Sunny – high of 94 with SW winds 5 – 15 mph Boat Ramp: Oak Cove Marina Equipment:Rod – Hookhider 7ft 149 C […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Thursday, August 23, 2001. Lake level: 612.64. Water Temperature: 83 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Weather: low 75 / high 93 / sunny with a light wind. Fishing time: 6:30 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Captain Joe Grigar left the dock at 6:30 a.m. with the […]

Water temp is ranging from high 80s to low 90s. The lake is at 168.54 ft (3 ½ ft. below high pool) and falling about half foot per week pulling the shallow fish into deeper water. The bite is extremely slow and the larger fish are harder to come by. If you can find some […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Tuesday, August 21, 2001. Lake level: 612.78. Water Temperature: 83 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Weather: low 72 / high 98 / sunny with a light wind. Fishing time: 7:30 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. The late start we got this morning did not affect the […]

fair bass to 4 lbs with june bug colored worms and white/yellow spinner baits around boat houses on south side of lake early morning hours until 10AM. 6-8 bream averaging 3/4 lb on live worms near island. Crockett Family Resort Houston County Lake Crockett, Tx 75835 936/544-8466 Water Temp: 89

The pattern continues to remain the same as it has been for the last couple weeks. Water temp is ranging from high 80s to low 90s. The lake is at 169.09 ft and falling pulling the shallow fish into deeper water. The bite is extremely slow and the larger fish are harder to come by. […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Sunday, August 13. Lake level: 613.10. Water Temperature: 85 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Friday, not generating Saturday and Sunday. Weather: low 71 / high 92 / cloudy with a light wind. Fishing time: 6:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. A thunderstorm passed just to the […]

Fair black bass to 6 lbs with 5 bass per person on watermelon chartreuse critter and hula popper in approx. 5′ water with best time 5:30 AM near the marina and to the cove to the left of marina and at the pump station area. Small bass on a #12 Prince Nymph for Fly Fishing. […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Sunday, August 12. Lake level: 613.14. Water Temperature: 85 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Friday, not generating Saturday and Sunday. Weather: low 73 / high 95 / partly cloudy with a light wind. Fishing time: 6:30 a.m. till 12:30 a.m. Our water temperature reached 85 […]

Water temp is ranging from high 80s to low 90s. The lake is at 169.44 ft and falling pulling the shallow fish into deeper water. The bite is extremely slow and the larger fish are harder to come by. Better fishing at night. During the day, start off working a top water plug, buzz bait […]

My client and I had a great day on Rayburn for the month of August. We fished a full day today and boated over 40 bass with 25 of them being keepers. Our best 5 today would have gone 16LBs. My client also politely donated his chugbug to an unseen giant, guestamated to be somewhere […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Friday, August 3. Lake level: 613.55. Water Temperature: 84 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Floodgates: Closed. Weather: low 74 / high 93 / partly cloudy with a light southerly wind. Fishing time: 6:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Everyone must have heard how good the summer […]

Water temp is ranging from high 80s to low 90s. The lake is at 169.86 ft and falling pulling the shallow fish into deeper water. A lot of small school fish being caught but the bigger fish are harder to come by. During the day, start off working a top water plug, buzz bait or […]

Lake Fork Fishing Report August 2001 by: Guide – Sherry D. Ruslink Believe it or not, the days are getting shorter, and that means cooler weather is right around the corner. August fishing on Fork is typically cool mornings and nights, while the midday to afternoon is hot. The bass and crappie like to hold […]

Richland Chambers Reservoir Guide Steve Schmidt Lake Report: Monday, July 30, 2001 Water Color: Stained Depth: 6 in below normal Water Temp: 88 to 91 Forecast: Sunny high of 98 winds 2 to 5 mph Boat Ramp: Oak Cove Marina Equipment: Rod – Hookhider Rods IM8 7ft Medium Heavy Reel -Spidercast SCP-600 Line-P-line 12 to […]

89 degree water temperature, water stained with clear banks, fair black bass to 4 lbs with approx 4 bass per person at 1-3PM in 5′ water from submerged island close to the marina that drops off into the creek channel to 15′ or more and around timber using perch /shad colored top waters and spinners […]

Striper Fishing On Lake Texoma Wednesday, July 25. Lake level: 615.07. Water Temperature: 84 degrees. Water clarity: Clear. Generation: 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Floodgates: Closed. Weather: low 75 / high 96 / sunny with a light southwest wind. Fishing time: 6:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. Captain Joe Grigar left the dock with the Ricky […]

The lake is falling about an inch per day and the water temp is ranging in the high eighties to low nineties. The bite is better and the fish are more active at night. Large magnum worms, spinner baits, buzz baits and noisy top water plugs in dark colors working best when fished around lighted […]