Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from legendary Lake Fork, Texas, on this brisk Wednesday, November 26, 2025. We’ve just kicked off the holiday trout stocking, and it’s a classic North Texas late-fall morning — cool air, big skies, and anticipation running high on the water.

The weather at sunrise featured low 40s and light northeast winds, with high temps expected to touch the mid-50s by afternoon. A scattered cloud deck should keep bass active longer, especially around wood and shallow grass. Anglers started early, with sunrise at 7:00 a.m. and sunset coming at 5:20 p.m.

Solunar tables from FishingReminder say today’s major feeding times are right at sunrise, 5:15 to 7:15 a.m., and again from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., lining up perfectly with low light and peak activity — always your best bet for trophy bites in fall.

Let’s talk action: Lake Fork is coughing up some beauties as water continues to cool. Largemouths are packing on weight, with several in the 6- to 9-pound range reported this week both in the creeks and off mid-depth timber, per local guide chatter and fishing forums. Hybrids and crappie are both making a strong fall showing. In fact, TPWD’s records still show Lake Fork remains the home of monsters — think double-digit bass are a thing of the past? Just ask the pros who landed several over seven pounds a week ago, including a 7-14 giant by Alton Jones Jr. on November 14, as mentioned in Major League Fishing’s recent updates.

Right now, the hot baits are very much in line with the seasonal transition. According to recent Bass Pro Tour coverage, pros are whacking big bass on red or craw-pattern flat-sided crankbaits, white and chartreuse spinnerbaits with Colorado blades, and suspending jerkbaits: Rapala Shadow Rap Deep and Berkley Stunna 112 in bone white are pulling hawgs, especially around timber in 8 to 15 feet. For a slow bite, try a black-and-blue or green pumpkin jig near stumps down in the 6- to 10-foot drains.

Crappie have moved deeper and are stacking up near bridges and brush in 18 to 22 feet — live minnows and small chartreuse jigs are putting slabs in the livewell.

Catfish? Blues are being caught drifting cut shad in open water, while channel cats can be picked up around the dam and creeks on punch bait.

The big news for the week: Rainbow trout stocking for winter started today across Texas, including nearby managed ponds and some smaller lakes per Texas Parks and Wildlife, with easy fishing on light tackle, nightcrawlers, corn, and small in-line spinners. Anyone looking for a change of pace should try one of TPWD’s “Neighborhood Fishin’” ponds within a short drive.

Top spots to try your luck today:

- **Little Mustang Creek:** This arm continues to produce strong numbers of 3- to 7-pound bass, especially early, with fish roaming shallow flats and around isolated timber.
- **SRA Point and the mouth of Williams Creek:** Both have been consistent for big crankbait and spinnerbait strikes, and crappie are thick on deeper brush piles here.

Remember, the first quarter moon means fish could stay active well past sunrise, so don’t rush off the water. And a quick reminder — you don’t need fancy baits for those newly stocked rainbows in public waters: corn, cheese, or a simple inline spinner will do just fine.

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This is Artificial Lure, reporting live from Lake Fork, Texas, as the Thanksgiving holiday week kicks off. Sunrise hit at 6:54 AM and sunset's set for 5:17 PM. Weather this morning rolled in crisp, clear, and slightly breezy, with afternoon highs expected to hover around 64°F and the air carrying just a hint of that late-autumn chill—prime conditions for bass on the move.

Lake Fork still sits in a legendary spot among Texas lakes, boasting trophy largemouth bass thanks to those Florida strain genetics and decades of smart management under the Texas ShareLunker program. You might've heard about Mark Stevenson’s famous catch “Ethel,” the 17-pound, 6-ounce titan who put Lake Fork on the map back in the ‘80s, and this tradition hasn’t let up. Just last season, Major League Fishing’s Justin Atkins landed a 10-pound, 8-ounce monster lurking in shallow cover, proving Lake Fork’s status as a world-class destination isn’t just history—it’s right now.

This week, local guides and regulars are reporting steady action in the backs of pockets and creek arms, particularly around submerged brush and green reeds. The lake’s water is a tad stained after recent wind, which seems to have concentrated baitfish tighter to cover. Bass are responding best using finesse worms, particularly Berkley Bottom Hopper styles, making for precise casts to spooky fish—too much splash or oversized plastics and these pressured giants clear out fast.

Solid numbers of 3- to 7-pound largemouth have been landed this week, with a couple unofficial reports of double-digits coming out of Little Caney and the main lake points near Chaney Branch. The majority of bites landed by locals came pitching lightweight Texas rigs, shaky heads with green pumpkin or watermelon, and swim jigs paired with Lake Fork Live Magic Shad trailers.

For those seeking variety, evening anglers targeting crappie along deeper timber edges are filling their buckets with slabs on live minnows and small, bright jigs. Catfish action remains steady around the dam and mid-lake bridge pilings using cut shad, with a few blues reported running up to 14 pounds.

Best lures right now? Soft plastics lead the pack—green pumpkin finesse worms, black/blue swim jigs, and the occasional old-school Bomber Long A for working open pockets. The most productive baits are still subtle presentations—so leave the giant creature baits at home unless you’re punching thick grass.

As for hot spots, don’t overlook:
- The back of Little Caney Creek: shallow cover and reeds, with trophy bass rumored in pre-spawn staging.
- Points off Chaney Branch: deeper water adjacent to structure, attracting feeding bass and night-time crappie.

Fish activity picks up around the major solunar bite windows, with today's best windows falling mid-morning and again just before sunset. The moon’s in the first quarter phase, favoring aggressive feeding, especially as water temps continue their slow autumn drop. If you're after a true Fork giant, now’s the window for that personal best.

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Lake Fork’s got a full fall bite going for Monday, November 24th, so let’s get right to it. The water’s stained and sitting at 65 degrees, about a couple feet low, which means fish are moving and things are heating up for anybody working the banks and mid-lake structures. If you’re heading out, sunrise will break at 6:57 AM and sundown's at 5:22 PM, giving you a tight daylight window for those peak bites.

Now, Lake Fork isn’t tidal, so we don’t worry about tide swings, but the weather’s typical East Texas late November—mild, cloudy patches early, then breaking toward clear skies by late morning. Calm winds until midday, then a light breeze out of the south to help you drift your presentation just right. With overnight lows around 50 and highs crawling toward 66, it's prime time to hit that pre-winter pattern.

Fishing activity’s been solid, especially for **largemouth bass**. Lone Star Outdoor News reports that “Largemouth bass are good on top-waters, buzz baits, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and flukes”—and folks sure proved it this weekend, with a handful of 5- to 7-pounders caught near the dam and in the Little Caney Creek area. Best action’s coming from shallow wood and grass edges early, then slide deeper mid-morning as the sun climbs. Keep an eye on your electronics; bait balls are holding just off main-lake points and creek bends.

**Sand bass** are being caught on slabs, mainly around the SRA point and west side humps. If you’re after numbers, hit the flats near Chaney Branch with a chartreuse spoon and you’ll have a cooler full before lunch.

**Crappie** are really stacking on brush piles and bridge pilings. Most success is coming with jigs—blue/chartreuse is king right now—and some folks are tipping with minnows for bonus bites. Don’t sleep on the Minnow Bucket Marina pilings or the mid-lake timber if you want steady action.

Catfish are good on cut bait when you anchor up off the main river channel. The night crowd last week reported channel cats up to 4 pounds on stink bait and liver.

For best results, work **Buzz baits** and **chatterbaits** tight to shallow cover at first light, swapping over to **spinnerbaits** and **soft-plastic flukes** when things slow down. If you’re flipping grass, black/blue jigs with a chunk trailer are pulling bigger bites. Sportfishing Report says winds are light today, so finesse presentations like Senkos and small swim jigs are also worth a look along shaded boat docks.

Now, some hot spots—The mouth of Little Caney Creek is loaded with shad and producing big bass, especially early. Over near the 515 East Bridge, both crappie and sandbass are hitting jigs on the down-current side. Don’t forget the submerged timber north of the 2946 bridge for steady bass and good action all morning.

Before heading out, make sure your Texas fishing license is up to date and watch for floating debris, with lake levels still a couple feet down. The best bite windows today, according to FishingReminder, fall between 7 to 9 AM and again from 4 to 6 PM, so plan your casts accordingly.

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Here’s your Lake Fork report for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Weather rolling across East Texas this morning is typical late November—crisp air with a few patchy clouds. Winds are light out of the northwest after yesterday’s front, and temps are starting low, climbing into the upper 60s by midafternoon. According to FishingReminder, sunrise hit at 6:54 AM, with sunset expected at 5:23 PM, so you’ve got solid fishing hours ahead. Lake levels are stable, water clarity is good, and surface temps are sitting near 62°F.

Lake Fork’s legendary largemouth bite remains steady, with recent big bass catches making headlines again. Major League Fishing just highlighted five Mercury Pro anglers landing double-digit bass here during this week’s tournament action. Most of the weight came from fish holding tight to timber and creek channel edges—a classic late fall pattern.

East Texas lake reports echo that bass are fair on main lake docks, points, and along deep channel swings. The best bite has come from slow-rolled bladed jigs, squarebill crankbaits, and spinnerbaits, especially in shad patterns. Local pros say a vibrating jig along the timber or a Squarebill in crawfish or chartreuse colors should be in every boat this morning. If the water’s calm, try a weightless Senko or fluke pitched around the post-spawn brush—you might just spook up a trophy.

Numbers of bass per boat have ranged from a half-dozen up to 40, with the mix running from 2–4 lbs and occasional true giants over 8 lbs reported by those targeting isolated timber with forward-looking sonar. Nighttime anglers are still sniping a few good ones with big black buzzbaits or thumping jigs.

Crappie are solid right now—especially on brush piles and deep creek bends in 15–22 foot depths. Bobby Garland jigs in pearl white or blue/chartreuse have been the colors of the week, and a handful of slabs over 2 lbs hit the cleaning tables yesterday. Catfish are fair on cut shad fished around deep channels, with most catches coming at night, and blue cat numbers slowly improving as water cools.

Bait-wise: shad-imitators are gold. Try a Strike King Square Bill, 6th Sense Curve Finesse, or Chatterbait in shad or chartreuse. For crappie, keep it small—bright jigs or minnows do best. Catfish are still coming on cut baits but don’t overlook fresh nightcrawlers.

Lake Fork’s hot spots today:
- The “Deer Stand”: classic for double-digit bass. Timber meets creek edge—be meticulous with electronics and throw vibrating jigs or Texas-rigged plastics.
- Little Caney Creek arm: deep brush piles producing big crappie and bass, especially mid-morning.
- Dale Creek area: spinnerbait bite on points and docks just after sunrise.

A quick sidebar: Texas Parks & Wildlife reminds everyone that rainbow trout stocking kicks off statewide starting November 26—not at Lake Fork, but plenty of local ponds nearby get the stock if you want to try something different next week.

Lure up, stay safe, and mind those timber stumps—Lake Fork is fishing right on schedule for a stellar late-autumn run. Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure Lake Fork Report. Hit subscribe so you never miss a bite, and remember to keep your lines wet and your hooks sharp.

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Morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Fork fishing report for Thursday, November 20, 2025.

We’re starting the day a bit on the chillier side, as the last couple fronts have pushed through and water temps are sitting around 63 degrees, with the lake about two and a half feet below pool. We’ve had some clear to stained water conditions, so visibility’s decent, but don’t be afraid to slow down and really work those presentations. Sunrise hit just after 6:56 AM, and you’ll have daylight to fish until sunset around 5:22 PM. It’s first quarter moon out, and according to FishingReminder, the best bite windows are from 5:15 to 7:15 this morning and again 5:32 to 7:32 tonight, with a minor period right after lunch—so plan your big pushes for those windows.

Now, let’s talk action: The morning bass bite’s slowed some since those temps dropped, but you can still find a solid bite with squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits midmorning, especially around deeper grass and timber in the 4- to 6-foot range. For the early sun, topwaters and mini chatterbaits are still working around vegetation or grass on main lake points. Later in the day, switch to a Texas rig or shake things up with a Carolina rig loaded up with a fluke or a 7-inch worm off the deep points—look for anywhere from 12 to 17 feet. For you jig fanatics, Viper XP jigs and anything with a bulky profile are pulling bites off the big timber and laydowns along creek channels and ditches, particularly 7 to 10 feet down.

Crappie are really turning on and shifting to fall and winter patterns. They’re stacking up well at the bases of trees, brush piles, and especially underwater bridges. You’ll find them anywhere from 10 to 40 feet, but there’s a big concentration in that 15- to 25-foot range right now. Word from Jacky Wiggins Guide Service is that small hand-tied jigs actually out-fished minnows this week, but really, if you get something down to them, you’re likely to get bit—crappie are getting aggressive before the deeper cold sets in.

If you’re after sandbass, keep your eye out for those schooling fish mid-lake. They’re popping up chasing shad, so throw slabs and jigs for fast action when that feed gets fired up.

Catfish activity’s steady; best bets are punch bait or fresh-cut shad fished on the channel edges and main lake flats—try 10 to 20 feet for numbers, and don’t be surprised if you hook into something bigger running a little deeper along the ledges.

As for hot spots, two areas to watch right now: First, the 515 West and 154 bridges are classic for both crappie and the occasional slab-wearing bass lurking below. Second, try Little Caney Creek—work the timber edges and deeper channel swings for both solid crappie and bass. Another one that’s been consistent is the points and flats out from Wolf Creek—keep a moving bait handy, chase some schooling action, then slow it down off the drops when things get tough.

Best lures right now: squarebill crankbaits in shad or craw patterns, mini chatterbaits, Viper XP or standard flipping jigs in dark colors, and of course, small hand-tied or plastic crappie jigs for numbers. If you’re fishing off the dock or from shore, small hoppers will still get bream, and fresh cut shad or punch bait is tough to beat for cats.

That’s your Lake Fork rundown on this cool November morning—fish are there, just a little more finicky as water temps drop, so slow down, hit those key bite windows, and stay flexible.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Weather this morning is classic late fall East Texas—cool, misty at sunrise with temps starting in the low 50s and climbing into the upper 60s by afternoon. Light northwest breeze should keep things comfortable, and the barometer’s steady, so the fish ought to be cooperative. The sunrise hit at 6:52 AM, sunset’s coming right at 5:17 PM. Water temps are hanging in the mid-to-high 50s in the main lake, warming up a tick shallow, and the lake’s got just a bit of stain from recent light rain. The best bite has been morning into midday, with a nice late afternoon flurry as shadows get longer.

There’s no tide at Fork, but solunar tables show major feeding activity mid-morning and again late—keep that in mind for big bites. According to local guides and the buzz dockside, the largemouth bass bite is keeping up with Lake Fork’s reputation. Over the past week, multiple bass over 7 pounds have come aboard, and a few double-digit fish were caught and released during last weekend’s local derby. Most fish are staging on the first and second creek channel breaks and adjacent shallow timber.

Anglers targeting those big ones are having the most luck with a mix of baits. In shallow stumpy water and the backs of pockets, a wacky-rigged Bass Pro Fin-Eke Worm and a green pumpkin YUM Dinger got consistent action. Out on the deeper points and secondary ledges, a Rapala DT-10 or Norman DD 22 in shad or chartreuse pattern is drawing reaction bites. Folks flipping flooded brush are doing well with a black-and-blue or watermelon-red Strike King Game Hawg, and don’t overlook bright Merthiolate floating worms—an old-school hot pick that’s working again this fall, especially with that early sun angle.

For big cats, try fresh shad or cut bluegill deep near the main creek bends, especially at night. Crappie are tight on brush piles 18-25 foot—locals are filling coolers on small jigs in electric chicken and chartreuse white.

If you’re after numbers and action, look to white bass and hybrids pushing bait up in Wolf and Little Caney Creeks. Small swimbaits and underspins will keep your rod bent. And for bonus fun, a few huge buffalo and the occasional flathead catfish are showing up—if you hook one, hold on!

Hot spots today include:
- The mouths of Birch and Running Creeks—work those channel edges and wood for chunky largemouth.
- Old 515 bridge pilings and nearby humps—crappie piled up and some serious bass nearby, especially when the shad school up.
- East arm timber lines—early and late, especially with a topwater frog or white buzzbait if the wind gets up.

Best times for action are from 7:30 to 10:30 AM and again from 3:30 to sunset—plan to have your bait in the sweet spot when the fish get moving.

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It’s November 18, and this is Artificial Lure, bringing you today’s Lake Fork fishing report straight from the banks and inlets of one of the best bass fisheries in Texas. If you’re heading out this morning, bundle up—it’s starting off crisp under overcast skies with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s at dawn, warming up to the mid-60s by afternoon. Winds are out of the northwest around 10 mph, steady but manageable for working your favorite coves and structure.

Sunrise clocked in at 6:54 AM, with sunset expected at 5:23 PM—a good, solid window for both early bird and late afternoon anglers to get lines wet. No tidal swing here since Lake Fork’s a reservoir, but barometric pressure is holding steady, which generally helps keep the bite consistent through midday. Fishing forecast services, like Fishbox, peg bite activity as excellent, especially with this cooling trend pushing bigger fish into shallower cover.

The word along the marinas and from recent guides is that the big bass are definitely moving shallow. Just over the weekend, there were catches reported in the 5- to 8-pound range, with some even pushing double digits. Several folks have been lighting up their Instagram feeds with solid largemouth catches—lots of photos from the past few days showing fish landed on loaded swimbaits, spinnerbaits, and the ever-reliable Yamamoto Fat Ika. Catfish are still biting strong in deeper drops, with some folks hauling in box fish on cut shad and stink bait.

For bass, your hot ticket right now is a white or chartreuse spinnerbait, slow-rolled around timber and grass—several anglers, including a few multi-species guide trips (see Bill Lewis Lures and Buckeye Spinnerbaits in recent social updates), have been catching both numbers and quality with this approach. Swimbaits mimicking shad are also killer, especially in the main lake points and secondary points just inside the creeks.

If you’re after numbers, a Texas-rigged creature bait like the Fat Ika, rigged with a 1/8 to 1/4 oz weight, is working great along the edges of hydrilla and near docks. Best bite times seem to be just after sunrise and again from mid-morning through midday, as the water creeps back into the mid-60s. For catfish, bait up with cut shad around the bridge pilings in deeper water or drift the flats near the dam.

A couple of hot spots worth your time right now:
- The mouths of Little Caney and Birch Creek are consistently turning out quality largemouth, especially with spinnerbaits and swimbaits.
- The 515 East bridge area is a catfish haven, and you might stumble on a bonus drum or two along the ledge.

Fall fishing on Lake Fork means every cast could be “the one”—recent weeks have seen both veteran anglers and kids pulling in real trophies as the fish bulk up before winter. Watch that wind direction and keep your presentations slow and deliberate; with water clarity good, it pays to stick with more natural shad or bluegill patterns as the sun rises.

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This is Artificial Lure with your fresh-off-the-water fishing report for Lake Fork, Texas, on November 17, 2025. If you’re thinking about wetting a line this week, listen up—fall patterns are in full swing, and the big girls are on the chew.

Weather at sunrise was a brisk 48°, warming up to the low 60s by late morning. The sky's mostly clear, and light north winds are keeping things comfortable out there. Sunrise hit at 6:53 a.m., with sunset coming up at 5:23 p.m.—plenty of daylight for long casts and new stories. According to NOAA, there’s no major precipitation on tap, and water temps have cooled into the upper 50s, making baitfish and bass alike a bit more predictable.

Lake Fork is a reservoir, so we don’t get true coastal tides, but our version—the drawdowns and inflow patterns—has the shad pushing into coves and bass hanging by those drop-offs. On neighboring Houston reservoirs, major feeding periods align with early morning and late evening, and you’ll notice similar windows of increased activity here on Lake Fork. The moon’s in its first quarter phase, which usually means a pretty solid daytime bite as predator fish use the extra light at night and feed more during those low-light periods. Peak times right now are running about 6:00–8:00 a.m. and again 5:30–7:30 p.m., so start early or hang around till dusk.

We'll start with the big news: Bass bite is hot. According to the most recent Lake Fork, Texas Fishing Report Today podcast, there’s been consistent action in the main lake—especially around points and timber. Just this week, folks have been reporting multiple fish over 5 pounds, with a few lunkers over 8 pounds caught and released. The best stringers have come from 8–15 feet of water, especially near deeper creek bends.

Crappie are showing up heavy around bridges and deep brush piles. A couple locals limited out yesterday using small jigs in 18 to 22 feet. Channel cats and blue cats are picking up in the upper reaches and coves—cut bait and punch bait are putting numbers in the box.

This week, best lures for bass have been a mix:
- **Shad-colored squarebill crankbaits** banging cover
- **Green pumpkin or watermelon red soft plastics**—Texas rigs and Carolina rigs doing the work
- **White or chartreuse spinnerbaits** in windblown pockets when the chop’s right
- On cloudy mornings, don’t forget to toss a **topwater walking bait** near grass edges—the explosion bite is real

For crappie, the ticket has been:
- **Chartreuse and electric chicken soft jigs**
- Small live minnows fished vertical over brush or under the bridge pylons

Best bait for catfish remains **fresh cut shad** or commercial stinkbait. Fish deep holes early, and move shallow as water warms toward noon.

Hotspots you should not miss:
- **The SRA Point:** Consistently holding big bass, with good structure close to deep water.
- **Little Caney Creek bridge:** This is crappie central right now, and you might even find bonus white bass moving through.

For those curious about lake conditions—water clarity is holding moderately stained but clearing up in protected coves. That’s perfect for bold-colored lures and some shallow action as the sun gets higher.

Before heading out, remember to check your gear, and, with the holiday traffic, be patient at the ramps—folks are out and about. For more timely info, tune in to the daily Lake Fork, Texas Fishing Report Today podcast.

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Mornin’ y’all, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for Sunday, November 16th. Sun’s up at 6:54 a.m. and sets tonight at 5:22 p.m., so you’ve got a good window to get out there. The weather’s mild, with lows in the 40s and highs pushing into the 70s, perfect for a day on the water. No major fronts rollin’ in, so expect calm winds and clear skies.

Tides are minimal here, but for those who like to track it, the high tide was at 7:38 a.m. and the next one’s at 8:05 p.m. Water temps are steady, and the lake’s still holding its fall color, which means the fish are active and hungry.

This past week, anglers have been catching a mix of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. The bass are staging up near spawning flats and creek channels, with some real bruisers being landed. The Texas Parks and Wildlife all-tackle record for largemouth is still 18.18 pounds, caught back in ’92, but there’s been plenty of 5- to 8-pounders caught recently. Crappie are schooling up around brush piles and docks, and catfish are hitting trotlines and rods alike.

The best bite’s been on jerkbaits, especially white and ghost blue, fished around 8 to 15 feet deep near isolated timber and points. Spinnerbaits with double willow blades in white and chartreuse are also producing, particularly in the shallows and around stumps. For those who like to pitch and flip, a black-and-blue jig with a green pumpkin trailer is a solid choice, especially near docks and deeper structure.

If you’re after crappie, try small minnows or jigs around brush and docks. Catfish are responding well to cut bait and stink baits, especially near the mouths of creeks and along the main lake.

Two hot spots to check out: the upper end of the lake near the big spawning flats, and the main lake points around the middle section. Both areas have been productive for bass and crappie.

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It’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Fork fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025. At sunup, which hit around 6:53 a.m. with sunset forecast for 5:22 p.m., mild weather set the stage—temperatures started in the high 50s, warming to the low 70s, mostly clear skies, and just a touch of light wind out of the north. No tidal swings to worry about on a reservoir like Fork.

Lake Fork water’s holding steady at a normal stain and a cool 68 degrees, sitting about a foot and a half below pool. We’ve had those first few real fall cold fronts sweep through, so the bite’s a little tricky—expect it to slow down directly after a front, but pick back up fast when the days get stable again, as reported by the North Texas E-News.

Bass are in their full fall transition; you’ll see ‘em cruising shallow early, gorging on big schools of shad before pulling back out a bit deeper as the sun comes up. Folks fishing this week did best on spinnerbaits in white or black and blue, bladed jigs, and squarebill crankbaits around shallow grass, reeds, and standing timber, especially in 3-7 feet. Casting a Texas-rigged creature bait or a jig up tight to submerged wood is pulling good bites too. If you’re working main lake points, try a DT-10 crankbait in muted shad, or drag a Carolina-rigged worm off deeper breaks. According to the Bass Pro Tour’s rundown of top performers, don’t overlook a 3/8-ounce bladed jig or a flipping craw worked in the timber—those are putting big fish in the boat. Local guides are still seeing plenty of 5-pounders, and a few double-digit bass have been logged in recent weeks.

Crappie are getting stacked up on deep brush piles and submerged bridges—most are sitting in 20 to 25 feet. Drop a minnow or a black and blue jig and shake it for best results. The slab hunters are covering water, but it pays off when you find those thick schools. Don’t be surprised to catch a couple of catfish while you’re at it—blues and channels are biting strong on cut shad or punch baits fished in the timber and along creek channels in 10 to 20 feet, with prepared baits the go-to for those looking to fill a cooler.

Sand bass and hybrids are a bit slower, but some action is showing up off main lake humps with slab spoons or trolling deep crankbaits. Early mornings—right around that sunrise window—are producing the most bites.

For lures, keep a few things handy:
- **Spinnerbaits** (white, chartreuse)
- **Bladed jigs** (black and blue, white)
- **Squarebills and medium diving crankbaits**
- **Texas rigs and flipping jigs** for timber/bushes
- **Minnows and hand-tied jigs** for crappie
- **Cut bait or punch bait** for catfish

Hot spots right now include the **SRA Point** for schooling bass early and the **Standing Timber on the West Side** for crappie and catfish action. Don’t skip the old **515 bridge pilings** for a fast bite when the wind picks up.

That’s your Lake Fork scoop for mid-November—fish are chewing if you know where to look and what to throw. Thanks for tuning in to the report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and local scoop, and as always, tight lines, y’all!

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