Hey there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene at Lake Fork, Texas, as of February 12, 2025.

First off, let's talk about the conditions. The water temperature is still a bit chilly at around 49 degrees, and the water is stained. The lake is currently 0.40 feet below pool level. While there aren't any tidal reports for Lake Fork since it's a freshwater lake, the recent warm and sunny days are starting to kick things into gear.

Sunrise today is at about 6:55 AM, and sunset will be around 6:00 PM, giving us a good window for some prime fishing time. The weather forecast looks promising with more warm days ahead, which should start to activate the pre-spawn bite for larger male bass.

Now, let's dive into the fish activity. The largemouth bass are starting to get more active, especially with the rising water and warmer days. You can still find some shallow fish in 3-5 feet around channels and ditches using chatterbaits and square bill crankbaits. For those looking to fish a bit deeper, Alabama rigs are doing well offshore around road beds, jumps, and long points in 18-23 feet. Viper XP jigs and Texas rigs are also fair on big wood near channels in 5-10 feet.

The crappie bite is improving daily after the recent cold snap. These fish are still scattered, so you'll need to cover some water to find them. However, once you locate them, they seem very hungry. Artificial baits might be outperforming live bait right now because they sit still in the water, which seems to be what the crappie are looking for given the cold water temperatures. You can find crappie in water deeper than 20 feet, often around timber, brush, bridges, and open water where they're chasing shad.

For largemouth bass, focus on creek bends and drop-offs with flooded trees, especially in 5-8 feet of water. Slow-retrieved fish patterns on rocky banks on sunny days could be a good plan. For crappie, keep your baits still and look for areas with structure like timber and brush.

As for hot spots, one of the best places to check out is around the road beds and jumps in the 18-23 feet range. These areas tend to attract a lot of bass, especially when using Alabama rigs. Another spot is the creek bends and drop-offs with flooded trees, which should start to see more activity as the pre-spawn bite kicks in.

In summary, Lake Fork is heating up, and with the right lures and a bit of patience, you can have a great day on the water. Keep an eye on those creek bends, road beds, and areas with good structure, and don't forget to keep your baits still to attract those hungry crappie and bass.

Happy fishing, and see you on the water