Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

We are sitting at the tail end of May and Lake Texoma is fishing about as good as it gets right now. Water temps are holding steady in the upper 70s, with the lake slightly below pool but nothing to worry about. Sunrise today is around 6:15 AM with sunset coming in close to 8:32 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and wet a line[2][5].

Tides aren’t a factor up here on Texoma, but barometric pressure is steady and the weather for today looks warm and mostly clear, with a chance of some wind picking up in the afternoon. Keep an eye out for those windblown points because that’s where the action has been hottest lately[2][5].

Stripers are the star of the show this week. The bite is excellent on live shad, which are still fairly easy to net in the shallows right at daylight. Most guides and locals are limiting out drifting live shad over points and humps in 25 to 40 feet of water. There’s also a solid bite on swim baits and soft plastics on those same points and creek ledges in 5 to 12 feet, especially early and late[1][2]. If you’re after surface action, toss topwaters at first light near rocky and wind-blown points—stripers and white bass are schooling up on the bait pods[2][5].

White bass are in full swing. Find them on slabs and small swimbaits in 20 to 36 feet, particularly around the main lake humps. Umbrella rigs are getting hit in 15 to 30 feet, especially if you’re trolling through bait schools or along sand points with standing timber nearby[2].

Catfishing stays strong with cooler water and higher lake levels than usual for late May. Drift cut shad on deep flats off the river channels in 25 to 55 feet, or hit the ledges and standing timber in 25 feet where eaters are plentiful. Blue cats are mixed in with the stripers at times, so be ready for a rod to double over unexpectedly[1][2].

Crappie are good on brush in 25 feet, with both minnows and jigs getting the job done, and you can find them on deeper structure or brush piles. Bass anglers are reporting solid catches on jigs, swimbaits, and crankbaits off rock piles and points in 5 to 12 feet[2].

For hotspots, look toward the Washita Flats area for stripers and white bass, and check out the rocky points near Soldier Creek for topwater action at daybreak. Don’t overlook the timber and ledges on the Oklahoma side for a mixed bag of blues and channel catfish.

Best bets for baits right now are live shad for stripers and catfish, slabs and soft plastics for white bass, and traditional crappie jigs or minnows on the deep brush. As always, stay safe and watch for submerged trees—the recent lake levels have put plenty just under the surface[2].

That’s your Lake Texoma report. Tight lines, and I’ll catch you on the water!

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your latest Lake Texoma fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025. Sunrise was at 6:17 AM and sunset will be around 8:31 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get on the water and chase those big ones.

We have a classic Memorial Day weekend ahead, with the weather warming up fast. Water temp is hovering around 65 to 76 degrees depending on where you set in, and the lake is a bit stained, running about 15 feet above pool on the Oklahoma side and low on the Texas side, so do keep an eye out for floating debris and those submerged trees starting to show up. There’s no real tidal swing here, but expect increased boat traffic throughout the day.

Striper action has been solid lately, especially early and late. Live shad is still king for limits of stripers and white bass on points and humps in 25 to 40 feet of water. If you are hitting it right at daylight, topwater on rocky and windblown points is producing good numbers. As the day gets brighter, try drifting swim baits or white slabs deeper, especially off those creek ledges and main lake humps. Look for bird activity to lead you to feeding schools. The trolling bite has been hit and miss, but casting to visible schools is working for patient anglers. Remember, Texoma has a generous striper limit, so keep it legal and have fun reeling them in[1][3][5].

White bass are still biting well on slabs and soft plastics 20 to 36 feet down, especially around wind-blown points and humps. Crappie are holding on brush and structure in 25 feet of water, and doing well on jigs and minnows, with dark colors getting the nod in muddy water.

The catfish bite is good, with blue cats chasing shad on rocky points and timber in 25 to 55 feet of water. Drifting cut shad or prepared baits will put eater-size blues in the boat, especially off the river channel flats[3].

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are feeding on points and rock piles in 5 to 12 feet. Jigs, swimbaits, soft plastics, and crankbaits are the top picks right now, and crankbaits will grab a hungry striper or white bass, too.

Hot spots to check: Washita Point and the mouth of Big Mineral Creek for early stripers, and the flats near Alberta Creek for catfish and white bass action. For crappie, target brush around Soldier Creek or Little Glasses.

This is Artificial Lure reminding you to pack plenty of water, keep safety first, and enjoy the holiday on mighty Texoma. Tight lines!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025. It's shaping up to be another beautiful day on the water, and I'm excited to share what's biting out there.

Water conditions are currently stained with temperatures hovering around 65-70 degrees. The lake level is sitting about 14.91 feet above pool, so be careful navigating those flooded areas. With the Memorial Day weekend in full swing, expect heavy boat traffic today, so mind your manners out there and keep safety first.

Striper fishing continues to be downright fantastic! These linesiders are hitting hard on live shad fished on points and humps in 25-40 feet of water. Early mornings have been productive with topwaters, especially if you can spot those egrets working the banks - that's your dinner bell right there. Later in the day, try swimbaits on shallow points and creek ledges in 5-12 feet. The fish are coming to the boats to feed, making for some exciting action.

Catfishing remains excellent with our cooler temps and higher lake levels. Your best bet is drifting cut shad on deep flats off the river channels, particularly toward the ends of the lake in 25-55 feet of water. Plenty of good eating-size cats are hanging along ledges and flats in 40-50 feet on cut shad and prepared baits.

For you crappie folks, they're hitting jigs and medium minnows around brush piles in 12-15 feet. Lots of smaller fish showing up with occasional bigger females that have already spawned out.

Bass fishing is good using live shad along the south end, focusing on gravel flats off the banks in 5-10 feet of water. Smallmouth are stacked on rocky points in 6-12 feet, while largemouth are moving up into flooded brush and creek backs.

Hot spots this weekend: Little Mineral arm has been producing consistent limits of stripers, while Washita Point is heating up for cats. For bass enthusiasts, try around Soldier Creek or the rocky points near Alberta Creek.

Best bite windows are happening at dawn and again as evening approaches. With this holiday weekend heat, don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water.

Remember, this is National Safe Boating Week, so life jackets on, kill switches attached, and let's be careful out there. Nothing ruins a good fishing day like a run-in with the game warden or worse.

This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and Happy Memorial Day, y'all! See you on the water.

Howdy, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for this fine Saturday, May 24th, 2025.

The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and the lake is bustling with activity! Water temperature's sitting at a comfortable 65-70 degrees, and the lake level is about 14.91 feet above pool. Water's a bit stained, but that ain't stopping the fish from biting.

Striper fishing has been hit-and-miss lately, but don't let that discourage you. The shad spawn is winding down, but stripers are still active early mornings on topwaters, especially under egrets along the banks. After sunrise, they're moving to 10-20 feet of water, so switch to swimbaits. For the best results, live shad on points and humps in 25-40 feet of water has been producing limits as fish come to the boats to feed. The stripers are almost spawned out, and slab season is just around the corner, folks!

White bass are hitting topwater at daylight on rocky points and windblown areas. They're biting well on slabs and soft plastics in 20-36 feet of water.

Catfishing remains great with the recent lake level rise. Drift cut shad on deep flats off river channels toward the ends of the lake in 25-55 feet of water. Plenty of eaters along ledges and flats in 40-50 feet on cut shad and prepared baits.

Crappie are good on jigs and medium minnows around brush piles in 12-15 feet of water. You'll see lots of smaller fish with occasional spawned-out females.

Bass fishing is good on live shad along the south end of the lake, 5-10 feet off the banks on gravel flats. Jigs, swimbaits, and soft plastic worms are your best bet here.

Hot spots for today: Try the sandy shorelines where the last of the shad spawn is happening, windblown points for white bass, and the south end gravel flats for bass. For stripers, focus on points and humps in 25-40 feet of water.

Word of caution: With Memorial Day upon us, expect heavy traffic on the lake. Also, the lake's reached levels where submerged trees are starting to show, with many others just below the surface. Watch your depth finder and be careful out there!

Remember, it's National Safe Boating Week, so keep safety first as we honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend.

Tight lines and good fishing, y'all! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025. We've got ourselves a beautiful late May morning on the lake today.

The water's currently running stained with temperatures around 65-70 degrees, and the lake level is sitting about 14.91 feet above pool. This high water is creating some interesting fishing conditions, so pay attention to those submerged trees that are starting to show their tops.

Striper fishing has been hit-or-miss lately, but there are still opportunities out there. Early morning topwater action can be productive, especially near shallow flats and creek entrances. Once the sun gets higher, shift to fishing flats and ledges in 15-25 feet of water with live bait. By midday, those stripers are suspending around 40 feet down over deep flats in 50-65 feet of water. With the lake levels up, some fish are moving into the flooded trees, so watch for some exciting surface strikes there!

The shad spawn is winding down, but there's still plenty of bait in the system. If you're targeting stripers, try swimbaits in 10-20 feet of water after that early morning topwater bite fades.

Catfishing has really fired off in the murky flooded waters. Look for channel and blue cats around flooded willows and rocks in 5-15 feet of water. Cut shad and prepared baits are working well for numbers and good-sized fish. Flatheads are hitting live shad near stumps off the bottom.

Crappie fishing remains good on jigs and medium minnows around brush piles in 12-15 feet of water. Most are smaller fish with the occasional spawned-out female.

Bass fishing is good on the south end of the lake. Try live shad along gravel flats in 5-10 feet of water. Jigs, swimbaits, soft plastic worms, and craws are also producing around points and rock piles.

For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the windblown points for white bass action, particularly at daybreak. The flooded timber areas on the north end are holding some nice catfish, and the rocky points near Washita River entrance are producing mixed bags of stripers and white bass.

Remember folks, this is Memorial Day weekend, so expect heavy boat traffic out there. Keep your eyes open and practice safe boating. Take a moment to honor those who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while you're enjoying the lake.

This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, y'all!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025. We’re rolling into late May with water still stained from recent high water and sitting about 18 feet below pool level. Morning temps are hovering around 65 degrees, and we’ve got plenty of daylight with the sun peeking up at 5:30 AM and setting just after 7:15 PM. Weather’s fair and shaping up for a good day on the water.

Fish activity is moderate to good right now—best bite windows are early dawn and again as evening rolls in. Striper action has been heating up over the past week. If you’re after those big linesiders, target the shallow points and creek-ledges in 5-12 feet of water with swimbaits and topwaters. For live bait fans, shad fished on points and humps in 25-40 feet are producing solid numbers, especially when you spot birds like egrets working the banks. The north and west ends of the lake have been especially productive for striper, with a lot of fish moving up shallow as water temps climb[1][3].

For catfish, both channel and blue cats are going strong in the murky, flooded willows and rocky areas in 5-15 feet of water. Prepared baits, cut shad, or whole shad are your best bets, and folks are reporting both good numbers and size here lately. Try setting up off river channels or near where fresh water is flowing in for the best action[2][3].

Crappie are still holding in the creeks, especially where there’s inflow. Use jigs or minnows and concentrate on shallow flats and points near spawning areas. In muddy water, go with dark colors. If you’re fishing near docks or structure in clearer water, lighter colors work best[1].

Largemouth and smallmouth bass action is improving. Bass are staged up by brush, docks, and marinas and are biting well on hard baits and plastics. Look for them in shallow cover that’s warmed up quickly with the recent sunshine[1].

Hot spots to try today: the north end coves near the Washita arm for striper, and the flooded willow groves on the west side for catfish. Both areas have been putting out steady catches.

Best lures today are soft plastic swimbaits, topwater plugs at first and last light for striper, jigs and minnows for crappie, and plastics or crankbaits for bass. For bait fishing, fresh shad is king, but don’t overlook prepared catfish baits.

Watch for floating debris as the lake’s on the rise, and play it safe out there. Good luck and tight lines from your local fishing buddy, Artificial Lure[1][2][3].

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Texoma fishing report for May 19, 2025.

We’ve got a classic spring setup on the lake this week. Water levels are high and stained, running about 5 to 6 feet above normal pool from all the recent runoff, and most of the lake has a real good mudline right now. Water temps are holding in the mid to upper 60s, just about perfect for getting the bite going. Sunrise is coming in around 5:30 AM and sunset is close to 7:15 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight for chasing your favorite species. Fish activity is best early in the morning and again during the evening, so plan to hit the water at first light or stick it out until dusk for your best shot at a full stringer[2][4].

The striper bite has been heating up. If you can find a little clearer water or work near the mud edges, you’ll find hungry schools. Live shad is hands-down the hottest bait right now. Fish them deep, in 40 to 50 feet of water, and suspend your shad about halfway down. Bigger bait means a better shot at those trophy stripers. Topwaters are working along flooded rocks, especially early, and if you see birds or egrets working the banks, get over there fast—the striper and hybrid action is usually not far behind. Swimbaits in bright colors are also producing, especially once the sun gets higher[2][4].

Catfishing is as good as I’ve seen in a while. Blue and channel cats are thick in the flooded willows and rocks between 5 and 15 feet. Prepared stink baits and fresh cut shad are both catching numbers and size. Flathead catfish are showing up in stumpy areas, especially on live shad, while blue cats are coming from the deeper bluffs—target 40 to 50 feet off the rocks. Creek mouths in the coves are holding some big channel cats, especially close to 30 feet[1][2][3].

Crappie fishing is slow, with most fish shallow up in the flooded trees and grass. You might pick up a few using slip corks and minnows in the trees or on jigs tipped with a nibble off the docks[2].

Bass fishing is solid—largemouth and smallmouth are both taking topwaters and plastics, especially along rock banks where the shad are spawning. Try marinas with old tires for a quick bite, especially early in the day[2].

For hot spots, check the north and west ends for stripers, especially where you spot birds working. For catfish, the coves with flooded willows are a sure bet. If you’re after hybrids and stripers, also try the flats and points in 10 to 20 feet with swimbaits, or get out deep near the dam as fish start moving that way post-spawn[2][4].

That’s the scoop for today. Stay safe, watch for floating debris with all this high water, and tight lines from Artificial Lure.

Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for Lake Texoma on this fine May 18th, 2025.

The water's running about 65 degrees with the lake sitting around 18 feet below pool level according to the latest readings from a few days back. Water's got that classic Texoma stain to it, but that ain't stopping the fish from biting!

Striped bass action has been heating up lately! Those birds know what they're doing - look for banks with egrets for the bigger fish, while the north and west ends are holding plenty of keeper-sized stripers. The topwater bite is ON, folks! Early morning and late evening are your prime times. Live shad is producing limits on points and humps, but if you're like me and prefer artificial baits, swimbaits and Alabama rigs are still doing the trick. The slab bite is just starting to pick up too.

White bass are hitting swimbaits, slabs, small crankbaits, and spoons. They've been schooling around the Lee day area, and those windy points next to deep water are your best bet.

For you largemouth hunters, buzz baits, crankbaits, craws, and bladed spinnerbaits in 2-12 foot depths have been productive. The recent shad spawn around boat houses has the predator fish fired up!

Crappie fishing has slowed a bit as they've finished spawning and are transitioning back to main lake creek entrances. If you're still after them, try minnows and jigs near boathouses, timber near channels, and brush piles.

Catfish are excellent on punch bait, chicken liver, and cut bait. Look for them on rocky structure - they've been particularly active lately.

Hot spots this week include the river channel and tributaries for stripers, and the Alberta Creek area has been consistently producing. Don't overlook Washita Point if the wind allows - that's been a sleeper spot lately.

With the recent rainfall, be careful near river entrances where the water's muddied up. That's pushed some fish out of the river system, so adjust accordingly.

Sunrise today was around 6:15 AM with sunset expected at 8:30 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get after 'em.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a decent day for being on the water, but as always on Texoma, watch that wind!

That's the word from the lake today, folks. Remember to wear your life jackets and respect the water. Until next time, this is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and God bless Texas!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for this fine Saturday morning, May 17, 2025.

The lake is sitting about 18 feet below pool level with water temps around 65 degrees and a bit stained. We've had some interesting conditions lately with the water levels fluctuating - just last week parts of the lake were 6 feet above normal due to runoff, but things have settled down considerably.

Striper fishing has been the talk of the town lately. Earlier this month, they were hitting topwaters along the banks in the early mornings. The bigger fish have moved to deeper water now as the spawn wraps up. Your best bet is to target them with live shad in deep water, 50-70 feet, with the bait suspended around 40-50 feet down. Remember what the old-timers say - bigger bait equals bigger fish!

Channel and blue catfish have really turned on in the last week. They're hitting prepared baits or cut shad in flooded willows and rocky areas in 5-15 feet of water. Blues are also being found off the bluffs in 40-50 feet of water, while channel cats are hanging around creek mouths in about 30 feet.

Bass fishing has been decent with smallmouth and largemouth hitting topwaters and plastics along rocky areas where shad are spawning. The tires near marinas have been holding some nice bass too.

Crappie fishing has been slow, but you might find some success with slip corks and minnows in the trees or jigs with crappie nibbles around docks.

For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the dam area as stripers are transitioning there post-spawn. Also keep an eye out for birds working the banks - that'll lead you straight to the stripers. The Washita River arm has been producing nice catches too when you can find clearer water.

Best lures right now are bright colored swimbaits, topwaters for early morning, and crankbaits. But honestly, live shad is your ticket to the biggest fish in the lake right now.

Sunrise today was around 6:30 AM and sunset will be about 8:20 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get on the water.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a warm day with light winds - perfect conditions to get out there.

Remember to watch for those submerged trees that are starting to show as the water level has dropped. Don't want y'all tearing up your lower units on my watch!

Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure saying get out there and wet a line - the fish are waiting!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Friday, May 16th, 2025.

The weather today is looking decent for a day on the water with temps around 65 degrees. Water's running about 18 feet below pool level and stained, which ain't ideal but we're making do. Sun's up around 5:30 AM and sets around 7:15 PM, giving y'all plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

Fish activity today is moderate to good according to the solunar forecast. Best times to be out there are early morning and evening hours when that bite score climbs up near 70%.

Striper action has been picking up nicely this past week. Those boys have been hitting live shad on points and humps in 25-40 foot depths. If you're more of an artificial bait angler like myself (hence the name!), swim baits are working real good on shallow points and creek ledges in 5-12 foot water. Top water bite has been on too, especially on the north and west end of the lake. Look for banks with egrets - they're often indicating where the bigger fish are holding.

Catfishing remains excellent right now. Folks are having good luck drifting cut shad on deep flats off the river channels, especially toward the lake ends in 25-55 foot water. Punch bait and chicken liver are also producing. Some real nice eaters along ledges in that 40-50 foot range.

Crappie have finished their spawn and are transitioning back to main lake creek entrances. They've been a bit harder to find but worth the effort.

For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Lee day area where white bass have been schooling on windy points next to deep water. Also, the river channel and tributaries have been productive for stripers if you're using live bait.

The recent rainfall has muddied up some areas, particularly near river entrances, pushing fish out of the river system. Shad are spawning around boathouses, so that's another area worth investigating.

Word is the bite has been tougher where water is heavily stained, so try to locate patches of cleaner water if you can. With the lake level where it is, be extra cautious while navigating - there's some dangerous debris floating around.

That's the skinny for today, folks. Y'all be safe out there, wear them life jackets, and don't forget to snap a picture of your catch before you release 'em. This is Artificial Lure signing off 'til next time. Tight lines!