Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for March 21, 2025. Let me tell ya, the fishing's been hotter than a jalapeno on a Texas summer day!

We've had some beautiful spring weather lately, with temps in the low 70s and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:34 PM. No need to worry about tides on this inland lake, but water levels are sitting pretty at just 0.10 feet below full pool.

The bass are going crazy right now with the spawn in full swing. Water temps are ranging from 54-59 degrees, perfect for those big mommas to move up shallow. Folks have been hauling in good numbers of largemouth in the 3-7 pound range, with a few double-digit lunkers mixed in. One lucky angler even landed a 13-pounder last weekend!

For lures, you can't go wrong with a chatterbait, spinnerbait, or fluke in 1-3 feet of water. Squarebill crankbaits are also doing the trick in 2-4 feet on flats and near ditches. If you're looking to sight fish, grab yourself a Senko or creature bait and work those spawning beds.

Crappie fishing has been on fire too. They're stacked up in 6-20 feet of water, with some moving shallow to spawn. Minnows and small jigs are your best bet.

For some hot spots, check out the northern protected arms and fingers like Little Caney. The old Highway 17 roadbed is also holding some big ones. And don't forget about Birch Creek - that area's been producing some real toad bass lately.

Remember to practice catch and release on those big spawners so we can keep Lake Fork producing trophy bass for years to come. Tight lines, y'all!