As of September 23, 2024, Lake Texoma is gearing up for another exciting day of fishing, despite the slightly unpredictable weather.

**Weather Conditions:**
Today, you can expect a mix of partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of thunderstorms. The temperature will rise to a high of 86 degrees, with a low of 72 degrees tonight. Wind speeds will be moderate, around 10-15 mph, which should not significantly impact your fishing trip.

**Water Conditions:**
The water level at Lake Texoma is currently 0.97 feet below pool, with a temperature of 75 degrees. The water clarity is stained, which can make it a bit challenging but also presents opportunities for various fishing techniques.

**Fishing Spots and Recommendations:**

- **Striped Bass:** These are currently the stars of the show at Lake Texoma. Fish are schooled up and moving fast near the river channels and shallow flats. Use live shad, slabs, and topwaters to catch them. Start with topwaters in shallow water and gradually move to deeper areas. Big fish are scattered in shallow water during early mornings and late evenings, while box fish are plentiful in 30-40 feet of water.

- **Crappie:** Crappie fishing is improving as the water cools off. Look for them suspended in brush in 12-15 feet of water. Use minnows and dark-colored jigs, and utilize electronics to locate active fish under docks midday.

- **Catfish:** Catfishing remains excellent, with eater-size channels and blues biting on punch baits and cut shad. Target shallow humps and points in 15-25 feet of water. Bigger fish will be roaming the deeper flats as the thermocline disappears with the lake turnover.

- **Bass:** Bass fishing is slower due to the abundance of bait, but you can still catch them using hard baits early and plastics late on main lake points and 8-15 foot humps. Use reaction baits and topwaters early, and soft plastics midday, especially around brush and structure.

**Tips from Local Anglers and Guides:**
According to Jacob Orr of Lake Texoma Guaranteed Guide Service, "As the weather cools, bigger fish will continue to move to shallow water. Expect to land bigger fish shallow with pencil poppers, and move to deeper water for box fish with slabs." John Blasingame from Adventure Texoma Outdoors advises starting with topwaters in shallow water and gradually working out to deep water with slabs.

**Best Times for Fishing:**
The best times to fish today are early mornings and late evenings when the striped bass are most active in shallow water. For crappie and catfish, midday can be productive, especially when using electronics to locate them.

**Local Events and Regulations:**
There are no major local events scheduled for today, but it's always important to check for any catch limits or closures. Remember to drain water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. Also, report any catches of bighead and silver carp to the Oklahoma or Texas Wildlife Department to help protect Lake Texoma from invasive species.

With the right bait, tackle, and timing, you're set for a successful and enjoyable day of fishing at Lake Texoma. Good luck on the water