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As of December 12, 2024, the fishing scene at Lake Fork, Texas, is quite promising, despite the lake not being influenced by tides since it is a freshwater lake.
The water temperature has finally dropped into the upper 50s, which is ideal for the winter fishing season. The lake is currently 2.48 feet below pool, with water clarity described as stained, especially in the creeks due to recent rain.
For those planning to head out, sunrise is around 7:00 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:00 PM. The early morning bass bite has been slow, but moving baits such as chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and square bill crankbaits are working well in 3-5 feet of water around ditches and small creeks. Texas rigs and Viper XP jigs are effective near big wood structures, channels, and drop-offs in the 3-7 feet range.
Black bass are slow in 5-10 feet of water, but using Clousers with a sinking tip line can be productive, especially around creek bends and drop-offs. On warmer days, small streamers and top water patterns might catch active bass in the creeks.
Crappie fishing is also excellent this time of year. You can find big numbers of black crappie at the base of shallow trees in 12-18 feet in the mid-lake areas, while white crappie are often suspended halfway down these trees. In deeper water, black crappie tend to be higher on the trees offshore, and white crappie are further down.
Yesterday, there were reports of 143 bass caught and released, including four lunker bass, during a tournament. The best areas for concentrations of fish are loaded with shad, and using minnows or small hand-tied jigs can produce great results.
For hot spots, focus on the main lake points and the backs of creeks where fish are schooling. Humps, points, road beds, pond dams, and ridges in 18-25 feet of water are also great places to target, especially where there are large schools of shad and other baitfish.
Overall, Lake Fork is offering some fantastic fishing opportunities this winter, so make sure to bundle up and take advantage of the cooler weather to catch some trophy-sized bass and crappie.
The water temperature has finally dropped into the upper 50s, which is ideal for the winter fishing season. The lake is currently 2.48 feet below pool, with water clarity described as stained, especially in the creeks due to recent rain.
For those planning to head out, sunrise is around 7:00 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:00 PM. The early morning bass bite has been slow, but moving baits such as chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and square bill crankbaits are working well in 3-5 feet of water around ditches and small creeks. Texas rigs and Viper XP jigs are effective near big wood structures, channels, and drop-offs in the 3-7 feet range.
Black bass are slow in 5-10 feet of water, but using Clousers with a sinking tip line can be productive, especially around creek bends and drop-offs. On warmer days, small streamers and top water patterns might catch active bass in the creeks.
Crappie fishing is also excellent this time of year. You can find big numbers of black crappie at the base of shallow trees in 12-18 feet in the mid-lake areas, while white crappie are often suspended halfway down these trees. In deeper water, black crappie tend to be higher on the trees offshore, and white crappie are further down.
Yesterday, there were reports of 143 bass caught and released, including four lunker bass, during a tournament. The best areas for concentrations of fish are loaded with shad, and using minnows or small hand-tied jigs can produce great results.
For hot spots, focus on the main lake points and the backs of creeks where fish are schooling. Humps, points, road beds, pond dams, and ridges in 18-25 feet of water are also great places to target, especially where there are large schools of shad and other baitfish.
Overall, Lake Fork is offering some fantastic fishing opportunities this winter, so make sure to bundle up and take advantage of the cooler weather to catch some trophy-sized bass and crappie.
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By Quiet. PleaseAs of December 12, 2024, the fishing scene at Lake Fork, Texas, is quite promising, despite the lake not being influenced by tides since it is a freshwater lake.
The water temperature has finally dropped into the upper 50s, which is ideal for the winter fishing season. The lake is currently 2.48 feet below pool, with water clarity described as stained, especially in the creeks due to recent rain.
For those planning to head out, sunrise is around 7:00 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:00 PM. The early morning bass bite has been slow, but moving baits such as chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and square bill crankbaits are working well in 3-5 feet of water around ditches and small creeks. Texas rigs and Viper XP jigs are effective near big wood structures, channels, and drop-offs in the 3-7 feet range.
Black bass are slow in 5-10 feet of water, but using Clousers with a sinking tip line can be productive, especially around creek bends and drop-offs. On warmer days, small streamers and top water patterns might catch active bass in the creeks.
Crappie fishing is also excellent this time of year. You can find big numbers of black crappie at the base of shallow trees in 12-18 feet in the mid-lake areas, while white crappie are often suspended halfway down these trees. In deeper water, black crappie tend to be higher on the trees offshore, and white crappie are further down.
Yesterday, there were reports of 143 bass caught and released, including four lunker bass, during a tournament. The best areas for concentrations of fish are loaded with shad, and using minnows or small hand-tied jigs can produce great results.
For hot spots, focus on the main lake points and the backs of creeks where fish are schooling. Humps, points, road beds, pond dams, and ridges in 18-25 feet of water are also great places to target, especially where there are large schools of shad and other baitfish.
Overall, Lake Fork is offering some fantastic fishing opportunities this winter, so make sure to bundle up and take advantage of the cooler weather to catch some trophy-sized bass and crappie.
The water temperature has finally dropped into the upper 50s, which is ideal for the winter fishing season. The lake is currently 2.48 feet below pool, with water clarity described as stained, especially in the creeks due to recent rain.
For those planning to head out, sunrise is around 7:00 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:00 PM. The early morning bass bite has been slow, but moving baits such as chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and square bill crankbaits are working well in 3-5 feet of water around ditches and small creeks. Texas rigs and Viper XP jigs are effective near big wood structures, channels, and drop-offs in the 3-7 feet range.
Black bass are slow in 5-10 feet of water, but using Clousers with a sinking tip line can be productive, especially around creek bends and drop-offs. On warmer days, small streamers and top water patterns might catch active bass in the creeks.
Crappie fishing is also excellent this time of year. You can find big numbers of black crappie at the base of shallow trees in 12-18 feet in the mid-lake areas, while white crappie are often suspended halfway down these trees. In deeper water, black crappie tend to be higher on the trees offshore, and white crappie are further down.
Yesterday, there were reports of 143 bass caught and released, including four lunker bass, during a tournament. The best areas for concentrations of fish are loaded with shad, and using minnows or small hand-tied jigs can produce great results.
For hot spots, focus on the main lake points and the backs of creeks where fish are schooling. Humps, points, road beds, pond dams, and ridges in 18-25 feet of water are also great places to target, especially where there are large schools of shad and other baitfish.
Overall, Lake Fork is offering some fantastic fishing opportunities this winter, so make sure to bundle up and take advantage of the cooler weather to catch some trophy-sized bass and crappie.