This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

We kicked off this morning with a comfortable springtime pattern on the lake. Water temps are running about 70 to 73 degrees, just a touch above normal for this time of year. The water is stained and sitting roughly at pool level, thanks to some recent rains but nothing out of the ordinary for May. Sunrise was right around 6:20 AM, and you can plan on sunset just after 8:20 PM. No tidal activity here on Texoma, so that is one less variable to worry about.

Fishing has been hot and patterns are consistent. The striped bass bite is excellent early, especially around first light. Folks are landing stripers consistently using topwater lures in the shallows and then switching to swimbaits and Alabama rigs as the sun gets up and the fish move out to deeper water—think 25 to 30 feet. Some folks have had real luck working banks where you spot egrets feeding; those spots seem to be holding the bigger stripers. Shad are spawning around boat houses and rocky points, and the striper are right behind them. If you want numbers, stick to the north and west ends of the lake for box fish, but try the main lake points and ledges for your shot at a trophy[2].

White bass are moving well too, especially on slabs in the same deeper waters as the stripers. A few are still being caught pushing upriver. Crappie finished the main spawn and are migrating back to creek mouths and main-lake brush piles—best bet is minnows or small jigs around structure in 10 to 18 feet.

Catfish are biting good on rock structure using cut bait and punch bait in the shallow rocks, especially with the warmer, murky water. They are around the rivers too, so try some cut shad or chicken liver if you want to fill a cooler[2].

Largemouth bass are holding on deeper structure. Soft plastics are your go-to, especially around submerged timber and rocky outcrops.

Top lures this week are topwater plugs and swimbaits for stripers, slabs and small crankbaits for whites, and classic jigs or minnows for crappie. For catfish, nothing beats cut bait or punch bait right now.

A couple of local hot spots: the Washita River mouth is stacking up striper and whites, and the rocky points near Eisenhower State Park are fishing really well early in the morning[2][3]. Don’t overlook the flats near Highport Marina for some afternoon action either.

That wraps up the mid-May report. Good luck out there, keep an eye out for those feeding birds, and as always, respect the lake and its limits. Tight lines!

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Texoma fishing report for Monday, May 12, 2025.

Let's talk water conditions first - Lake Texoma is currently running high, several feet above normal pool level. The lake's flooded conditions have created some interesting opportunities, especially for catfish anglers.

Weather-wise, we're looking at another beautiful May day on the water. Sunrise was about 6:30 this morning, and sunset will be around 8:15 tonight, giving you plenty of daylight hours to wet a line. Temperatures started in the mid-60s and will climb to the low 80s this afternoon with light south winds - perfect fishing weather!

The striper bite has been inconsistent lately due to the high water, but there are still plenty to be caught if you know where to look. Your best bet is to target clear water pockets, especially early in the morning. Watch for birds working the shallows - they'll lead you to the action. Topwaters are producing nice blowups along flooded rocks where shad are spawning. For bigger fish, try live shad in deeper water, 50-70 feet, with your bait suspended around 40-50 feet down. Remember, bigger bait equals bigger fish!

Catfishing has absolutely fired off in the murky flooded waters! Blues and channels are hitting prepared baits and cut shad in flooded willows and rocky areas in 5-15 feet of water. For flatheads, focus on stumpy areas with live shad. The blue cats are hanging off the bluffs in 40-50 feet, while channels are showing up near creek mouths in about 30 feet.

Bass fishing remains good with smallmouth stacked on rocky points in 6-12 feet of water. Largemouth have moved up into the flooded brush and backs of creeks. Early mornings are best with topwaters, then switch to plastics as the day progresses.

Crappie fishing is slower but still productive if you're willing to work for them. They're shallow up in the flooded trees and grass. Try slip corks with minnows among the trees, or jigs tipped with crappie nibbles around docks.

Hot spots this week include the area between the Washita and river mouth for stripers, while Alberta Creek and Soldier Creek on the Texas side are also producing well. For catfish, focus on the flooded coves and creek mouths.

Best lures right now are topwaters early, 5-inch swimbaits in bright colors, and plastic worms for bass. Don't forget your cork rigs for those shallow catfish!

That's it for today's report, folks. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing!

Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with today's Lake Texoma fishing report for this fine Sunday morning, May 11th, 2025.

Folks, we're lookin' at a FAIR day out there. The lake's still recovering from some serious flooding, sitting about 16 feet below pool level after being way up just days ago. Water's stained with temps around 62 degrees according to the latest readings from May 7th.

Let me tell ya, them stripers are still biting despite the conditions. You'll want to target them with slabs right now - that's your best bet for catching limits. The topwater bite's been hit or miss lately, and swimbaits ain't producing like they normally would this time of year.

Speaking of conditions, be extra careful out there today. There's a heap of floating debris, especially on the north and west sides of the lake. Plenty of submerged obstacles too, so keep your eyes peeled and your trolling motor ready. Most ramps and marinas were closed earlier this week due to the high water, so call ahead before you head out.

For you crappie chasers, the spawn has wrapped up and those fish are transitioning back to the main lake creek entrances. If you're after catfish, try working rocky structure with punch bait, chicken liver, or cut bait.

Hot spots for today? I'd recommend hitting the south end where the water's a bit clearer. The Alberta Creek area has been producing decent numbers when folks can get out there. Another good bet is the area around Washita Point if you can navigate safely.

For tackle, keep it simple - slabs in white or chartreuse have been working best for stripers. If you're lucky enough to find some clearer water, try Alabama rigs or swimbaits. For live bait, shad has been king as always on Texoma.

Water levels are starting to recede, but with the rain we got this past week, expect the runoff to keep things muddy for a while longer. The big fish should still be around though - we were seeing some nice ones before this latest flood.

Remember those zebra mussel regulations - drain all water from your boat and gear before leaving the lake.

Sunrise was at 6:32 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to find them fish.

Y'all stay safe out there, watch for that debris, and don't forget your life jackets. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and good fishing to ya!

This is Artificial Lure with today’s Lake Texoma fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025.

We’ve seen high water levels continue across the lake after some recent rainfall, with water showing a light stain and temperatures hanging around the low 60s. Sunrise this morning hit at 6:25 AM, and you’ll have daylight until sunset at 8:19 PM. The wind’s coming steady out of the south, keeping the bite active but making some open water spots choppy. No tidal effect here, so focus on wind-driven current and water movement instead[1][3][4].

Striped bass action is running strong right now. Fish are pushing onto points and humps in 25 to 40 feet of water, with live shad producing best. If you’re low on shad, swimbaits in white or chartreuse are working well, especially on shallow points and creek ledges in 5 to 12 feet. Limits are coming quick before 10 AM for most boats working near Washita Point and Tabletop. Keep an eye out for bird activity—they’re helping pinpoint active schools. Topwater bite is picking up early, so have a popper or pencil-style bait ready at sunrise[1][3][4].

Catfishing remains great with the lake up and temps still cool. Drift cut shad or prepared baits along the deeper flats off the main river channels—focus on 25 to 55 feet of water, especially near the mouths of creeks or the flats west of the Hwy 377 bridge. “Eater” size blues and channels are plentiful. If you’re after bigger blues, fish the drop-offs close to the Red River arm[4].

Crappie fishing is good where main lake creek channels meet timber and brush. Most fish have left the shallow spawn and are holding at 8 to 15 feet. Jigs in pink and chartreuse or small minnows are getting bit near boathouses and in the Little Mineral arm. Early morning is best, before the sun gets high[1][5].

White bass are moving up the rivers and can be caught on slabs or small crankbaits. Look for them on main lake flats and along rocky banks close to current[1].

For largemouth bass, try buzzbaits and spinnerbaits in coves with submerged brush, or work crankbaits and plastics through 2 to 12 feet of water off rocky points. The best bite is early and late[1].

Hot spots this week include Washita Point for stripers, the flats west of Hwy 377 for cats, and the Little Mineral arm for crappie.

Overall, expect a good mix of striped bass, catfish, crappie, and white bass in the box if you follow the bait. Hope to see you on the water, and remember to stay safe and keep those lines tight[1][3][4].

Good morning from Lake Texoma—this is Artificial Lure with your Friday fishing report for May 9, 2025. The lake’s got plenty of water right now, running several feet above normal and stained up with debris in the channels, so play it safe if you’re venturing out.

Weatherwise, expect a classic Texoma May day. Mornings are starting off mild with sunrise around 6:30 AM and sunset close to 8:15 PM, giving you a nice long window on the water. Air temps are in the mid-60s at sunrise, warming to the low 80s by midafternoon. Winds are light out of the south and the bite has been best early, especially with the birds working.

Striper fishing is great as the shad spawn winds down. Fish are busting shad on shallow points and rocky banks at first light; topwaters and 5-inch swimbaits are taking plenty of fish. If you want numbers, anchor or drift live shad on flats and humps in 25 to 40 feet, or work the deeper ledges from 35 to 50 feet for quality stripers. Limits are coming easy this week, with a mix of keepers and solid overs up to 10 pounds showing up in the cooler. Some of the best catches are coming between the Washita and the river mouth, and also on the Texas side near Soldier Creek and Alberta Creek[1][2][4].

Bass anglers are seeing action too. Largemouth are pushing into flooded brush and way back in the creeks, especially around Hagerman and Little Mineral. Smallmouth are stacking on rocky points in 6 to 12 feet on the Oklahoma side. Green pumpkin jigs and Texas rigs are producing, and you can always pick up a few on spinnerbaits right after sunrise[1][2].

Crappie are fair, with reports of fish suspended under boat docks and relating to exposed brush in 15 to 20 feet of water. Jigs and minnows are both working, but some days you have to move around to find active schools. Shallower coves and creeks are still worth a look for slabs this week[1][2].

Catfish are loving the rising water—focus on drifting cut shad and prepared baits along deep flats off the river channels in 25 to 55 feet. You’ll find eater-sized blues and channels stacked on ledges and points. For channels, work the rocks with punch bait or shad under a cork in that 2 to 5 foot range along the flooded shoreline—especially with the current moving in the rivers[2][4].

Hot spots to check today: The flats near Washita Point, the ledges off Soldier Creek, and rocky points out from Alberta Creek. With the water up, don’t be afraid to fish new brush and flooded grass for both cats and bass.

Best baits today: Live shad for stripers, swimbaits/topwaters early, green pumpkin jigs for bass, jigs and minnows for crappie, and cut shad or punch bait for catfish.

Fish safe and tight lines from Artificial Lure.

Good morning from Lake Texoma, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

We’re starting off with pleasant spring weather—expect mild temperatures through the day, mostly light south winds, with sunrise at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. Water conditions are stained, with levels rising and lots of floating debris, so keep an eye out as you run the lake. Surface temps are holding around the mid-60s.

Striper fishing is hot right now. The shad spawn is in full swing and the big linesides are following those bait balls up shallow at first light. Early morning, look for birds working rocky banks and shallow points—topwater lures and swimbaits are getting smoked. Later in the morning, stripers are sliding out to flats and ledges in 25 to 40 feet of water. Live shad is the ticket for limits, and swimbaits are catching plenty, too. Try your luck along the mudlines or under the gulls. Recent trips have seen boats limiting out on solid fish, with good numbers of keepers and the occasional trophy mixed in.

Bass fishing is solid, especially with the changing water levels. Largemouth are pushing back into flooded brush and creek backs—pitch soft plastics and spinnerbaits for best results. Smallmouth are stacking up on rocky points in 6 to 12 feet of water; try a suspending jerkbait or a tube jig. For spotted bass, target deeper structure just off the main lake bluffs.

Catfishing remains excellent with the rising lake and cool temps. Channels and blues are showing up along shallow rocks and flats, especially near flooded grass. Drift cut shad on the deep flats or use prepared baits under floats in 2 to 5 feet for channels along the shore. Eater-sized fish have been plentiful lately, with some larger blues mixed in off the river channels in 40 to 50 feet of water.

Crappie action is fair to good. The fish are scattered in spawning stages. Look for them shallow in the creeks, flooded coves, or suspended under docks and close to brush piles in 10 to 20 feet. Jigs and small shad remain top producers.

If you’re looking for hot spots, try the Washita Flats for early striper action with topwaters and live bait, or the rocky points near the Texas Islands for both stripers and smallmouth. The area around Highport Marina has also been steady for both crappie and bass.

That’s the word from Lake Texoma this morning. Tight lines and be careful out there—watch for floating logs, and don’t forget to drain your boats to help slow those zebra mussels. Good luck!

This is Artificial Lure with your morning fishing report from Lake Texoma for May 5, 2025. The weather’s cool and promising today with water temps around 62 degrees and the lake sitting about three and a half feet below pool. You’ll want a light jacket at sunrise, which is right around 6:28 a.m. Sunset comes at 8:21 p.m., giving us a nice long fishing day. There’s no tidal activity to speak of on Texoma, but the shad spawn is going strong so expect fish to be shallow early.

Striper fishing is still red hot. The big schools are feeding heavy thanks to the rising lake levels and active mudlines all over the lake. Live shad is the top producer — lines have been going off fast for those anchoring or drifting over points and humps in 25 to 40 feet of water. Swimbaits and topwater plugs are also turning fish, especially early under the birds along shallow rocky banks and flats. It’s not unusual to see boat limits this week, with fish running strong from 3 to 8 pounds[1][2][3].

Smallmouth bass are stacking up on rocky points in 6 to 12 feet. If you want largemouth, target flooded brush and the backs of creeks — try flipping soft plastics or working crankbaits behind dock pilings in the marinas[1][3]. Both species are active as the shad pull up and water rolls into new cover.

Crappie are still in spawning mode, scattered shallow in creeks and flooded coves or suspended deeper under docks and near brush piles in 12 to 20 feet of water. Jigs tipped with minnows or small shad get the most bites[1][3].

Catfishing is excellent right now, especially with the cooler water and higher levels. Hit the flooded grass edges and shoreline with prepared baits or cut shad under corks for channels in 2 to 5 feet, or drift cut shad over deeper flats and river channels in 25 to 55 feet for blues and bigger eaters[1][2][3].

For the best bite today, keep your eye out for birds working over feeding stripes on the Oklahoma flats and the rocky points near Platter Flats. Highport Marina area is also hot for a mixed bag of crappie and bass this week.

Big takeaways for gear: live shad is king for stripers, but don’t overlook a five-inch swimbait or topwater early. For bass, soft plastics and squarebills are putting in work, and for crappie, stick with light jigs and minnows. Catfish fans, you’ll do great with fresh cut shad or dough baits near creek mouths and muddy flats.

That’s your report for Lake Texoma — good luck and tight lines, y’all[1][2][3].

Good morning from Lake Texoma, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for May 4, 2025.

We are looking at a mild spring day with surface water temperatures right around 62 degrees. The lake is up several feet thanks to recent rains, which means there is a lot of mud and floating debris, so folks, please be careful out there when navigating. Sunrise hit just after 6:30 am, and sunset will roll in around 8:15 pm, giving us a long day on the water to chase those fish.

Striper fishing is the highlight right now. With the shad spawn in full swing, you will find the fish stacked up shallow on rocky banks, especially early in the morning. Live shad are the bait of choice, and fishing with swimbaits is also producing some solid catches. Look for birds working the banks and pay attention to surface activity that will point you to active schools. Stripers are holding on flats and ledges in 25 to 35 feet of water, but do not overlook those mudlines and shallow points either; they have been consistent producers lately. Limits are being caught, and the bite can get fast and furious if you hit it right[1][2][3][5].

Crappie are still in their spawning mode and scattered throughout the lake. Anglers are finding them suspended under docks and hanging near brush in 12 to 15 feet of water, especially in creeks and coves. Jigs and small shad are working best, with dark colors on the muddy side and lighter colors where the water is clear[3][5].

Catfish are showing up along the rocks and shallow flats. Cut shad or prepared baits in 5 to 12 feet near points and drop-offs are the ticket. Action can be spotty, but persistence pays off. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are picking up as well, hanging around brush and structure near docks and marinas. Try hard baits or plastics, especially in the backs of coves and around docks[5].

For your tackle box today, load up on live shad, swimbaits, and some topwaters for that early bite on stripers. Crappie anglers should bring both jigs and minnows, and catfish folks will want cut bait handy. Spinnerbaits and Texas rigs are good options if you are after bass.

Hotspots for today include the shallow rocky banks around Washita Point and the flats just off the mouth of Soldier Creek. Both areas have been holding good numbers of stripers and offer easy access to deeper ledges.

To sum it up, fishing is great with active fish and plenty of action to be found. Remember to keep an eye out for floating debris with these high water levels and enjoy your day on the big lake. Good luck and tight lines from Artificial Lure, your Lake Texoma fishing expert[1][2][3][5].

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Texoma fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 3rd, 2025.

Folks, the water's sitting at about 62 degrees with the lake level around 3.5 feet below pool, which ain't bad considering where we've been. That shad spawn is in full force right now, and it's bringing all kinds of action to our shorelines.

Striper fishing is downright great this week! With those rising water levels and warming temperatures, these fighters are hitting hard along rocky banks. Look for birds working the shorelines and surface activity – that's your dinner bell. Throw those topwaters and swimbaits early in the day for best results. Several guides are reporting good success along mudlines, flats, and under birds with swimbaits.

For you crappie folks, they're still scattered and spawning. Find them suspended under docks and near the top of brush piles. Jigs and small shad are producing in 12-15 feet of water, especially near creek mouths and coves.

Catfish are showing up nice along rocks and shallow flats. Try cut shad or prepared baits in 5-12 feet of water near points and drop-offs. They're mixing in with the stripers in some spots too.

Bass fishing remains good, with fish holding at the backs of coves and suspended near docks. With the shad spawn and rising lake levels, they're being pulled right up to the banks. Some success reported cranking and slow dragging over rock areas, with topwater action being particularly good in the morning.

For hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the sandy shorelines at daylight to catch that shad spawn action – white bass and stripers will be crushing it. The wind-blown shorelines and main lake points are producing well too. For structure fishing, look to rock piles and shallow rocky points – they're holding good numbers right now.

Word of caution: the lake's up several feet with lots of mud and floating debris, so navigate carefully out there. Also, those submerged trees are starting to show with others lurking just below the surface – keep your eyes peeled.

Bait-wise, live shad is king right now for stripers, but artificial swimmers and topwaters are producing during the shad spawn. For crappie, minnows around brush are your best bet. Bass are responding well to moving baits on rocky structure and soft plastics around shallow ledges and boat docks.

Don't forget your sunscreen today – it's warming up out there! And remember, the law requires draining water from boats when leaving to prevent spreading those zebra mussels.

That's it from me today. Tight lines and good fishing to ya! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Texoma fishing report for Friday, May 2, 2025.

Weve had some action-packed mornings out here thanks to rising water levels and a solid shad spawn, which is really cranking up fish activity. The water is stained, sitting around 62 degrees, and is about 3 and a half feet below pool, so mind the floating debris and mudlines while moving around.

Striper fishing has been great. The stripers are chasing spawning shad shallow along the rocky banks at first light you will want to look for bird activity and surface busts. Topwater lures and swimbaits are working best early, especially near mudlines, flats, and under those circling birds. If you have some live shad, that is the ticket mid-morning, but trolling with swimbaits in about 25 to 37 feet is also picking up good numbers. Folks are catching daily limits, with a mix of box-size fish and some solid over-fish making the trip worthwhile.

Crappie are scattered, still hanging in spawning stages. You will find them suspended under docks and at the tops of brush piles in 12 to 15 feet, especially near creeks and protected coves. Jigs and small live shad are both putting slabs in the cooler.

Catfish have moved shallow, showing up along the rocks and on flats. Cut shad or prepared baits fished in 5 to 12 feet of water near points or drop-offs are putting eater-sized blues and channels in the net. Catfish are also mixed in with the stripers in the deeper water.

Bass action is steady, with fish stacked in the backs of coves and suspending near docks. The shad spawn is pulling bass tight to rocky points and shallow ledges especially at sunrise. Soft plastics, crankbaits, and topwaters are your best bets early, with some switching to moving baits around midday. Target main lake rocky structure and work your baits slow as the sun gets up.

Sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. The best bite has been early, so get out at first light for that topwater and shallow action. Winds are light this morning and skies are partly cloudy, which is keeping those fish shallow a bit longer. No tides to worry about on Texoma.

Top hot spots today are the rocky banks around Washita Point for stripers and the backs of Little Mineral and Flowing Wells coves for crappie and bass. Stripers are also holding around the mudlines near Soldier Creek. Be extra cautious boating with some floating timber and debris just under the surface.

Best bait today is live shad for stripers, small jigs for crappie, and soft plastics around the rocks for bass. Cut shad will do the trick for those catfish.

Thats the latest from Lake Texoma. Tight lines and watch for mud and debris as you boat.