Good morning anglers! Here's your fishing report for beautiful Lake Fork, Texas, on April 2, 2025.

The weather today is looking prime for fishing. Temperatures are expected to hover between 55°F in the morning and climb up to the low 70s by afternoon, with partly cloudy skies and a light southeast breeze at 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 7:12 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:47 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to reel in some trophies.

Water conditions at Lake Fork remain favorable for spring fishing. The lake level is slightly below full pool, and water temperatures are ranging from 58°F to 66°F, depending on the location. The water clarity is stained, great for lures with vibration, flash, and movement. Bass and crappie activity are heating up as fish are moving into shallower waters to spawn.

Largemouth bass are currently pulling up shallow, with smaller males already holding on to warm, sunny banks. If you’re after the big females, target staging areas close to spawning flats—try working 1-3 feet of water with Texas-rigged soft plastics, wacky-rigged Senkos, or chatterbaits in natural colors. Slow, deliberate presentations are key right now.

Crappie fishing is steady as the spawn nears. Look for them around timber and brush piles in 6-20 feet of water. When water temps hit 62-64°F, they’ll push into 2-4 feet near spawning areas. Minnows, soft plastics, and hand-tied jigs are all performing well. Bridges are producing crappie, but their location can change rapidly due to wind and temperature shifts.

For bait recommendations, Lake Fork Trophy Lures’ Live Baby Shad Swimbait and Ring Fry continue to be favorites for both bass and crappie. Other productive lures include square-bill crankbaits in red or crawfish patterns and suspending jerkbaits for targeting bass. For catfish, stick to cut bait or stink bait in deeper channels.

Recent catches at the lake have been impressive. Anglers are reporting solid numbers of largemouth bass in the 3-7 lb range and some giants over 8 lbs. The crappie bite is worth noting too, with good-sized slabs being hauled in consistently.

If you’re planning your day, here are a couple of hot spots:
1. **Birch Creek:** This arm of the lake is loaded with structure—timber, grass, and creek channels. Duck Call Cove, near the mouth of Birch Creek, is particularly good for spawning bass.
2. **Big Bass Point:** Close to the Hwy 514 Bridge, it consistently produces trophy bass. Focus on 10-16 feet of water with Carolina rigs or spinnerbaits in watermelon or June-bug colors.

Spring fishing is in full swing, so grab your gear and head out to Lake Fork. Tight lines, y’all!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for March 31, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a mighty fine day on the water. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-60s, perfect for some spring fishing. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, and we'll have daylight till about 7:42 PM.

Now, let's talk fish. This past week has been smoking hot for largemouth bass. We've seen a bunch of 5-7 pounders caught, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 10+ pound lunkers. The spawn is in full swing, with water temps ranging from 58-66 degrees. Those big mommas are moving up shallow to their beds.

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tossing some lipless crankbaits like a Rat-L-Trap or a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad in red or chrome colors. Work those baits around points and in 3-8 feet of water. If that ain't working, try slowing down with a Texas-rigged worm or a jig around timber. Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits have also been producing in 1-3 feet of water.

Crappie fishing's been decent too, especially around the bridges. Anglers are finding good numbers in 6-20 feet of water, with some moving shallow to spawn. Minnows and small jigs are your best bet, particularly under the Highway 515 bridge.

As for hot spots, I'd say give the area around Birch Creek a shot. That north end's been on fire lately. Another good bet is working the points near the dam, especially early in the morning. The old Highway 17 roadbed has also been producing some real toad bass.

Remember, folks, with the spawn in full swing, those big mama bass are up shallow. Keep an eye out for beds in the backs of coves and don't be afraid to pitch a soft plastic in there. But let's practice some catch and release on those spawners to keep Lake Fork producing trophy bass for years to come.

That's all I got for today. Y'all stay safe out there and don't forget to send me pictures of your catches. Tight lines, everyone!

Howdy, folks! This is Artificial Lure, your local fishin' expert, with the latest scoop on Lake Fork. It's Sunday, March 30, 2025, and let me tell you, the bite is hotter than a jalapeno in July!

We're looking at a beautiful day with temperatures in the mid-60s and partly cloudy skies. The sun's gonna peek over the horizon at 7:12 AM and say goodnight at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in some monsters.

Now, let's talk fish. The bass are in full spawn mode, with many of 'em moving up shallow. We've been seeing some real beauties caught this past week, including a few in the 8-10 pound range. The crappie action has been steady too, with good numbers of slabs being pulled from timber in 6-20 feet of water.

For you bass chasers, I'd recommend tying on a ChatterBait with a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad trailer. Green pumpkin and white have been the hot colors. Don't forget about those trusty Texas-rigged creature baits and wacky-rigged Senkos for the spawning areas. If you're looking to land a lunker, try throwing a big swimbait like the Lake Fork Trophy Lures Live Baby Shad.

Crappie anglers, you'll want to have some hand-tied jigs and minnows ready. The bite can be finicky, so make sure you're putting that bait right on their noses.

As for hot spots, you can't go wrong fishing the points and coves up in Running Creek. Another area that's been producing is around the Highway 515 bridge. Just watch out for other boats, as it can get a bit crowded.

Water clarity is stained in most areas, with temperatures ranging from 58 to 66 degrees. The lake level is sitting pretty at just about full pool.

Remember, folks, the Skeeter Owners Tournament is coming up next weekend, so expect to see a lot of boats out practicing. Be courteous and give each other space.

That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off, and remember, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work! Tight lines, y'all!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for March 29, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a mighty fine day on the water. We've got partly cloudy skies with temps in the low 70s. 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 0.32 feet below full pool.

Now, let's talk fish. This past week has been smoking hot for largemouth bass. We've seen a bunch of 5-7 pounders caught, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 10+ pound lunkers. The spawn is in full swing, with water temps ranging from 58-66 degrees. Those big mommas are moving up shallow to their beds.

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tossing some lipless crankbaits like a Rat-L-Trap or a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad in red or chrome colors. Work those baits around points and in 3-8 feet of water. If that ain't working, try slowing down with a Texas-rigged worm or a jig around timber. Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits have also been producing in 1-3 feet of water.

Crappie fishing's been decent too, especially around the bridges. Anglers are finding good numbers in 6-20 feet of water, with some moving shallow to spawn. Minnows and small jigs are your best bet, particularly under the Highway 515 bridge.

As for hot spots, I'd say give the area around Birch Creek a shot. That north end's been on fire lately. Another good bet is working the points near the dam, especially early in the morning. The old Highway 17 roadbed has also been producing some real toad bass.

Remember, folks, with the spawn in full swing, those big mama bass are up shallow. Keep an eye out for beds in the backs of coves and don't be afraid to pitch a soft plastic in there. But let's practice some catch and release on those spawners to keep Lake Fork producing trophy bass for years to come.

That's all I got for today. Y'all stay safe out there and don't forget to send me pictures of your catches. Tight lines, everyone!

Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a mighty fine day on the water.

We've got partly cloudy skies with temps in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:34 PM. Water levels are sitting pretty at just 0.10 feet below full pool, and water temps are ranging from 54-59 degrees.

Now, let's talk fish. This past week has been smoking hot for largemouth bass. We've seen a bunch of 5-7 pounders caught, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 10+ pound lunkers. The spawn is in full swing, and those big mommas are up shallow.

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tossing some lipless crankbaits like a Rat-L-Trap or a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad in red or chrome colors. Work those baits around points and in 3-8 feet of water. If that ain't working, try slowing down with a Texas-rigged worm or a jig around timber.

Crappie fishing's been decent too, especially around the bridges. Use minnows or small jigs around the bridge pilings. The Hwy 515 bridge has been particularly productive lately.

As for hot spots, I'd say give the area around Birch Creek a shot. That north end's been on fire lately. Another good bet is working the points near the dam, especially early in the morning.

For those of you looking to sight fish, grab yourself a Senko or creature bait and work those spawning beds. Just remember to practice catch and release on those big spawners so we can keep Lake Fork producing trophy bass for years to come.

White bass and yellow bass have been biting 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.

Now, I know some of y'all might be wondering about catfish. They've been biting pretty good too. Use stinkbait or cut shad in 3-10 feet of water, especially around the northern protected arms.

That's all I got for today, folks. Y'all stay safe out there and don't forget to send me pictures of your catches. Tight lines, everyone!

Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for March 26, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a mighty fine day on the water.

First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps climbing from the mid-50s this morning to around 72 by afternoon. Winds are gonna be light and variable, perfect for getting out on the lake. Sunrise was at 7:16 AM and sunset will be at 7:37 PM. Now, being an inland lake, we don't have to worry about tides, but water levels are sitting pretty at just 0.27 feet below full pool.

The bass fishing has been on fire lately, with the spawn in full swing. Water temps are ranging from 57-65 degrees, and those big mommas are moving up shallow. We've been seeing good numbers of largemouth in the 3-7 pound range, with a few double-digit lunkers mixed in. Just last week, a fella landed a 13-pounder near Birch Creek!

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tossing some lipless crankbaits like a Rat-L-Trap or a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad in red or chrome colors. Work those baits around points and in 3-8 feet of water. If that ain't working, try slowing down with a Texas-rigged worm or a jig around timber. Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits have also been producing in 1-3 feet of water, especially along grass edges.

Crappie fishing's been decent too, especially around the bridges. The Highway 515 bridge has been particularly productive lately. Use minnows or small jigs around the pilings, and you should be in for some good action.

As for hot spots, I'd say give the area around Birch Creek a shot. That north end's been on fire lately, especially for spawning bass. Another good bet is working the points near the dam, especially early in the morning. And don't forget about the old Highway 17 roadbed - that area's been producing some real toad bass lately.

Remember, folks, with the spawn in full swing, those big mama bass are up shallow. Keep an eye out for beds in the backs of coves and don't be afraid to pitch a soft plastic in there. Just make sure to practice catch and release on those big spawners so we can keep Lake Fork producing trophy bass for years to come.

That's all I got for today. Y'all stay safe out there and don't forget to send me pictures of your catches. Tight lines, everyone!

Howdy, y'all! This is Artificial Lure, your local Lake Fork fishing expert, comin' at ya with the latest scoop on what's bitin' and where to wet your line. It's March 24, 2025, and let me tell you, the fishin's hotter than a jalapeno pepper right now!

First off, we've got a beautiful day ahead of us. Sun's risin' at 7:18 AM and settin' at 7:37 PM, givin' us plenty of daylight to reel in some lunkers. Weather's lookin' mighty fine with temps in the mid-60s and just a light breeze – perfect for getting out on the water.

Now, let's talk fish. The bass are movin' up shallow, folks! Water temp's sittin' around 57 degrees, and these big ol' girls are getting ready to spawn. We've been seein' a lot of activity in 1-3 feet of water, with some real beauties in the 8-10 pound range being caught this past week.

For you crappie enthusiasts, they're bitin' too! Lots of pre-spawn action goin' on, with fish holdin' in 6-20 feet of water. Some folks have even spotted 'em in as shallow as 2 feet!

Now, what're they bitin' on, you ask? Well, for bass, chatterbaits and spinnerbaits have been killin' it in that shallow water. Don't forget your Senkos and flukes along the grass edges. If you're after them slabs, hand-tied jigs, soft plastics, and good ol' live minnows are your best bet.

As for hot spots, y'all might want to check out Birch Creek. That Big Bass Point just before the Highway 514 Bridge has been producin' some real hogs lately. Another sweet spot is that underwater bridge up in Running Creek – them bass love to hang around that structure.

Remember, folks, the lake's at full pool right now, so be mindful of them submerged hazards. Keep your eyes peeled and your lines tight!

Well, that's all I've got for ya today. Y'all get out there and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure, signin' off and wishin' you tight lines and big catches on Lake Fork!

Howdy, folks! This is Artificial Lure, your local Lake Fork fishing expert, coming at you with the latest report for March 23, 2025.

Let's start with the basics. Sunrise today is at 7:24 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:34 PM. That gives us a solid 12 hours of prime fishing time, so get out there early and make the most of it!

Now, onto the weather. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s. There's a light breeze from the southwest, which should make for some comfortable conditions out on the water.

As for the fish activity, let me tell you, it's been heating up! The water temperature is sitting around 57 degrees, and that's got the fish moving. We're seeing a lot of pre-spawn activity, with bass starting to make their way into shallower waters.

Recent catches have been impressive, with several anglers reporting largemouth bass in the 5-8 pound range. There's been a good mix of other species too, with crappie, catfish, and white bass all making appearances in the catch reports.

For you bass hunters out there, I'd recommend tying on a red square bill crankbait or a chatter bait. Work these in 3 to 5 feet of water, especially around points and in the backs of creeks. If you're looking to slow things down a bit, a wacky-rigged Senko or a Neko rig has been producing some nice fish.

Crappie fishing has been picking up too. They're starting to move shallow, so try working the bridges with minnows or small jigs. The Highway 154 and 515 bridges have been particularly productive.

For you catfish enthusiasts, cut bait or prepared stink baits are your best bet. Focus on the deeper creek channels and around submerged timber.

Now, let's talk hot spots. Birch Creek has been on fire lately, especially around that long point just before the Highway 514 bridge. Another area to check out is the cove northwest of the old Highway 17 cove, known as McAfee Branch. It's a prime spawning area and could hold some big ones.

Remember, folks, the lake is at full pool right now, so there's plenty of newly flooded cover for those bass to hunker down in. Keep an eye out for any visible cover near the shoreline and don't be afraid to pitch your bait right into the thick of it.

That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off and wishing you tight lines and big catches. Y'all stay safe out there and don't forget to release those big mama bass so we can catch 'em again next year!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for March 22, 2025. Let me tell you, it's shaping up to be a mighty fine day on the water. Sun's coming up at 7:24 AM and setting at 7:39 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather's looking good too - partly cloudy with highs around 75°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Water temp's sitting pretty at 64°F, which means those bass are getting real active.

Now, let's talk fish. This past week has been smoking hot for largemouth bass. We've seen a bunch of 5-7 pounders caught, with a few lucky anglers even landing some 10+ pound lunkers. Crappie fishing's been decent too, especially around the bridges.

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tossing some lipless crankbaits like a Rat-L-Trap or a Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad in red or chrome colors. Work those baits around points and in 3-8 feet of water. If that ain't working, try slowing down with a Texas-rigged worm or a jig around timber.

Crappie anglers, you'll want to use minnows or small jigs around the bridge pilings. The Hwy 515 bridge has been particularly productive lately.

As for hot spots, I'd say give the area around Birch Creek a shot. That north end's been on fire lately. Another good bet is working the points near the dam, especially early in the morning.

Remember, folks, with the spawn in full swing, those big mama bass are up shallow. Keep an eye out for beds in the backs of coves and don't be afraid to pitch a soft plastic in there.

That's all I got for today. Y'all stay safe out there and don't forget to send me pictures of your catches. Tight lines, everyone!

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!