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Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report - Daily

Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report - Daily

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 Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Daily Fishing Report offers avid anglers the latest updates and fishing insights from the heart of Texas. Tune in daily to discover expert tips, local fishing conditions, and the hottest spots for bass, crappie, and catfish. Whether you’re planning your next fishing trip or just love learning about the local ecosystem, this podcast is your go-to source for everything fishing at Lake Sam Rayburn. Stay connected with the community and enhance your fishing experience with reliable, real-time information and advice.

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  • Rayburn Sizzles with Big Bass, Schooling Whites, and Stormy Skies - July 7, 2025 Fishing Report

    Rayburn Sizzles with Big Bass, Schooling Whites, and Stormy Skies - July 7, 2025 Fishing Report
    Jul 7 2025
    Evening, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for July 7, 2025.

    Summer heat’s settled in on Big Sam, but don’t let it fool you—the lake’s delivering strong, classic East Texas action. Today’s sunrise hit at 6:18 AM, and sunset’s tucking in at 8:26 PM. We’re in that thick, muggy July pattern: air temps in the upper 80s by midday, topping 94, with a scattered breeze and mostly sunny skies. Water temps are running between 83 and 86 degrees. Afternoon pop-up storms are possible, so watch the radar if you’re pushing into the evening.

    Lake levels are steady, just above pool—water holds that familiar Rayburn stain. We’re not dealing with actual tidal swings here, but late afternoon wind has been stacking up waves and bait along windblown main lake points and pockets. Early mornings brought calm, glassy conditions—ideal for the topwater bite.

    Bass fishing is hot, and local chatter says the Florida-strain largemouth genetics have the fish strong and healthy. This weekend’s tournament reports point to big stringers—catch rates are excellent, with several sacks over 25 pounds weighed. Brody Campbell’s winning bags from the latest Toyota Series featured upper-20s each day, with more than a handful of 6- to 8-pounders reported. Big fish are coming from offshore structure—humps, ledges, and brush piles in 15 to 25 feet.

    Best lures? Offshore, anglers are scoring with 5-inch Z-Man Jerk ShadZ in smelt, Deps Sakamata Shad minnows on 3/8-ounce heads, and drop shots with 6-inch Roboworm Straight Tail Worms in natural colors. If you’re hunting that kicker, a Strike King 6XD crankbait in sexy shad or citrus shad, or umbrella rigs with 3.25-inch Rage Swimmers in Carolina chrome, are pulling up some bruisers. For shallower fish, green pumpkin ChatterBait Jack Hammers and custom swim jigs with bluegill trailers have been heating up, especially around hydrilla and buck brush edges—these have been highlighted heavily in recent tournament recaps and by locals casting at first light.

    Early and late, don’t overlook topwaters—walking baits and buzzbaits over submerged grass are drawing ferocious blow-ups. If you’re going old-school or fishing with kids, live shiners and big nightcrawlers pitched to sloping points and dock edges will still put bass (and the odd big crappie or catfish) in the box.

    Other species: White bass are schooling hard on main lake flats at sunrise—chrome spoons and small swimbaits are effective. Catfish are steady on cut bait and punch bait off deeper points, especially after dark.

    Hot spots? Try the Black Forest for offshore bass and schooling white bass early. Veach Basin’s mid-lake humps are holding big girls in the timber. Mill Creek is a surefire spot for action along grass lines, and Five Fingers is turning out a mixed bag.

    Remember to hydrate, pack the sunscreen, and keep an eye on the sky for those rolling thunderstorms. Big Sam’s bass are biting—get after ’em.

    Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe for daily updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    3 mins
  • "Summertime Slugfest: Bass, Slabs, and More on Rayburn"

    "Summertime Slugfest: Bass, Slabs, and More on Rayburn"
    Jul 6 2025
    Welcome back, folks—Artificial Lure here with your on-the-water scoop for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas, on this hot July 6th, 2025. If you’re looking to put a bend in your rod, Sam Rayburn’s serving up classic East Texas summer conditions: stained water, riding about half a foot high, and surface temps settled around 86 degrees. Largemouth bass are active—just not stacked up in one spot—but folks willing to grind are coming up with decent numbers on soft plastics, crankbaits, and Carolina rigs. The bite’s fair, not on fire, but certainly worth your time according to Lone Star Outdoor News.

    The weather’s been pretty stable—a sunny, humid Sunday, with highs climbing into the mid-80s. Most mornings start off muggy and settle into a light afternoon breeze. Sunrise this morning was at 6:21 AM and sunset’s rolling in at 8:26 PM, giving you a big window to chase some bites.

    Solunar tables predict the best fishing around 2:20 PM to 4:20 PM, giving you a mid-afternoon bump. You’ll also catch a minor flurry first thing in the morning, from 7:50 to 8:50 AM, so don’t hit the snooze. Fish activity’s solid, and folks are reporting good catches, especially around brush piles and offshore structure.

    The talk of the dock has been some real hawgs coming out of recent tournaments—including two double-digit bass over 10 pounds swinging across the scales this week, almost hitting the 40-pound bag mark according to Major League Fishing. These big fish are mostly coming offshore on main lake points and deep wooded humps, with pros keying in on both minnow-style plastics and deep crankbaits. The 5-inch Z-Man Jerk ShadZ in smelt and Deps Sakamata Shad, rigged on a 3/8-ounce head, have been pulling their weight. The drop-shot with a 6-inch Roboworm Straight Tail Worm is also getting bit.

    For sheer numbers, a classic Carolina rig is catching fair-sized largemouths. Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Mark Davis swears by a 3/4-ounce tungsten Carolina rig weight paired with any soft plastic—lizards, brush hogs, or big worms. In stained water like we’ve got now, keep your leader shorter so the fish zone in on your bait. The Carolina rig is a local staple for a reason: you can slow-roll it across points, creek ledges, or deeper grass in 10-20 feet of water and pick up steady action.

    White bass have picked up on slabs around main lake humps, and the catfish bite is strong on cut bait. Crappie are good if you anchor on deeper brush in 15-22 feet, fishing live minnows.

    Best baits this week:
    - Soft plastics (green pumpkin, watermelon red flake)
    - Deep-diving crankbaits (chartreuse, shad pattern)
    - Carolina rigs with big worms or creature baits
    - Slabs for white bass
    - Live minnows for crappie
    - Cut shad or punch bait for catfish

    For hot spots, try the Five Fingers area and the mouth of Harvey Creek for bass, especially early and late. The Black Forest and Veach Basin continue to see pressure but are still producing kickers for anglers working offshore structure and brush piles.

    That’s your Lake Sam Rayburn report for July 6th. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease dot ai.

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    3 mins
  • Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report June 22, 2025: Summer Bite Firing, Topwater and Ledges Producing

    Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report June 22, 2025: Summer Bite Firing, Topwater and Ledges Producing
    Jun 22 2025
    Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

    The lake’s summer bite is firing on all cylinders right now. Water temps are sitting right at 86 degrees with the level just a shade above pool, giving us a stained but not muddy situation. Today, the weather is classic East Texas summer: hot, humid, with scattered clouds and a light southeast breeze. We’re looking at sunrise around 6:17 a.m. and sunset about 8:26 p.m. These longer days mean you’ve got plenty of time to put a bend in your rod.

    Bass fishing is GOOD and the best action is happening early in the shallows among pencil and hay grass. Topwater frogs and poppers have been hot at first light—work ‘em through the grass as the sun rises. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are picking up bites off points, humps, and submerged structure through mid-morning. Once that topwater bite starts to fade, switch to Carolina rigs and jigs on ledges and creek channels where the fish are sliding deeper as the day heats up. According to Captain Lynn Atkinson’s guide report for the week, flipping brush and working cover along the buckbrush edges is producing solid limits for those who stay persistent.

    Crappie are still transitioning out to brush and timber, getting a little more predictable. The bite is best with jigs and minnows around brush piles, especially in 14-20 feet of water. They’re not stacked up everywhere yet, but find the right pile and you’ll stay busy. White bass are schooling off main lake points—slab spoons and small swimbaits will do the trick when you see them busting shad.

    Catfish action is also lively with channels and blues moving out to deeper water. Cut bait is doing well along ledges and in creek channels. Night fishing is starting to pick up for the whisker crowd, so set up before dark and let the action come to you.

    Two hotspots that should be on your radar: Indian Creek is firing for bass with jigs worked at the mouth and along the deeper edges, especially outside midday hours. The Buck Bay area is another solid choice for crappie and catfish right now, especially if you fish the deeper timber and creek swings with live minnows or punch bait.

    Summer patterns are setting in strong, so fish early, target moving water or structure, and don’t be afraid to chase the bite as the sun climbs.

    Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Sam Rayburn report. Remember to subscribe for more local fishing updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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