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"Lake Texoma Fishing Forecast: Trophy Stripers, Massive Cats, and More for the Winter Bite"
As of December 29, 2024, Lake Texoma is in excellent condition for fishing. The lake is currently at 100% full, with a water level of 617.59 feet, just 0.59 feet above the conservation pool elevation[2].
### Weather and Tidal Conditions
While Lake Texoma is a freshwater lake and not directly influenced by tides, the overall weather and water conditions are favorable. The water is lightly stained, and the temperature is around 55 degrees, similar to recent years[1].
### Sunrise and Sunset
For today, the sun rises at around 7:30 AM and sets at approximately 5:00 PM, giving you a good 9.5 hours of daylight to fish.
### Fish Activity
Fish activity is expected to be good, especially for striped bass. Winter is a prime time for catching trophy catfish, and striped bass are often active during this period. Striped bass fishing has been good using flukes while drifting 50-65 feet of water under gulls in the river channels, and slow rolling big swimbaits off main lake points in 15-25 feet of water[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
- Striped bass are the main target, with good catches reported using Alabama rigs and swimbaits around structure.
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair, with jerkbaits and soft plastics working well along the bluffs and in the backs of coves.
- Crappie fishing is slow but can be productive using minnows and jigs near boathouses, timber, and brush piles.
- Catfish are good, especially when using cut gizzards and shad chunks in 15-25 feet of water near rivers and creeks[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
- For striped bass: Alabama rigs, swimbaits, flukes, and deadsticking.
- For largemouth and smallmouth bass: Suspending jerkbaits, medium crankbaits, shakyhead worms, and soft plastics.
- For crappie: Minnows and jigs.
- For catfish: Cut gizzards and shad chunks.
### Hot Spots
- Denison Dam is a highly productive spot for striped bass.
- SandBass Pass and North Island are also good areas to target striped bass and other species[4].
Overall, Lake Texoma is offering some excellent fishing opportunities as we close out the year. Make sure to check the latest regulations and be mindful of any specific guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.
### Weather and Tidal Conditions
While Lake Texoma is a freshwater lake and not directly influenced by tides, the overall weather and water conditions are favorable. The water is lightly stained, and the temperature is around 55 degrees, similar to recent years[1].
### Sunrise and Sunset
For today, the sun rises at around 7:30 AM and sets at approximately 5:00 PM, giving you a good 9.5 hours of daylight to fish.
### Fish Activity
Fish activity is expected to be good, especially for striped bass. Winter is a prime time for catching trophy catfish, and striped bass are often active during this period. Striped bass fishing has been good using flukes while drifting 50-65 feet of water under gulls in the river channels, and slow rolling big swimbaits off main lake points in 15-25 feet of water[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
- Striped bass are the main target, with good catches reported using Alabama rigs and swimbaits around structure.
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair, with jerkbaits and soft plastics working well along the bluffs and in the backs of coves.
- Crappie fishing is slow but can be productive using minnows and jigs near boathouses, timber, and brush piles.
- Catfish are good, especially when using cut gizzards and shad chunks in 15-25 feet of water near rivers and creeks[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
- For striped bass: Alabama rigs, swimbaits, flukes, and deadsticking.
- For largemouth and smallmouth bass: Suspending jerkbaits, medium crankbaits, shakyhead worms, and soft plastics.
- For crappie: Minnows and jigs.
- For catfish: Cut gizzards and shad chunks.
### Hot Spots
- Denison Dam is a highly productive spot for striped bass.
- SandBass Pass and North Island are also good areas to target striped bass and other species[4].
Overall, Lake Texoma is offering some excellent fishing opportunities as we close out the year. Make sure to check the latest regulations and be mindful of any specific guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.
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By Quiet. PleaseAs of December 29, 2024, Lake Texoma is in excellent condition for fishing. The lake is currently at 100% full, with a water level of 617.59 feet, just 0.59 feet above the conservation pool elevation[2].
### Weather and Tidal Conditions
While Lake Texoma is a freshwater lake and not directly influenced by tides, the overall weather and water conditions are favorable. The water is lightly stained, and the temperature is around 55 degrees, similar to recent years[1].
### Sunrise and Sunset
For today, the sun rises at around 7:30 AM and sets at approximately 5:00 PM, giving you a good 9.5 hours of daylight to fish.
### Fish Activity
Fish activity is expected to be good, especially for striped bass. Winter is a prime time for catching trophy catfish, and striped bass are often active during this period. Striped bass fishing has been good using flukes while drifting 50-65 feet of water under gulls in the river channels, and slow rolling big swimbaits off main lake points in 15-25 feet of water[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
- Striped bass are the main target, with good catches reported using Alabama rigs and swimbaits around structure.
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair, with jerkbaits and soft plastics working well along the bluffs and in the backs of coves.
- Crappie fishing is slow but can be productive using minnows and jigs near boathouses, timber, and brush piles.
- Catfish are good, especially when using cut gizzards and shad chunks in 15-25 feet of water near rivers and creeks[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
- For striped bass: Alabama rigs, swimbaits, flukes, and deadsticking.
- For largemouth and smallmouth bass: Suspending jerkbaits, medium crankbaits, shakyhead worms, and soft plastics.
- For crappie: Minnows and jigs.
- For catfish: Cut gizzards and shad chunks.
### Hot Spots
- Denison Dam is a highly productive spot for striped bass.
- SandBass Pass and North Island are also good areas to target striped bass and other species[4].
Overall, Lake Texoma is offering some excellent fishing opportunities as we close out the year. Make sure to check the latest regulations and be mindful of any specific guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.
### Weather and Tidal Conditions
While Lake Texoma is a freshwater lake and not directly influenced by tides, the overall weather and water conditions are favorable. The water is lightly stained, and the temperature is around 55 degrees, similar to recent years[1].
### Sunrise and Sunset
For today, the sun rises at around 7:30 AM and sets at approximately 5:00 PM, giving you a good 9.5 hours of daylight to fish.
### Fish Activity
Fish activity is expected to be good, especially for striped bass. Winter is a prime time for catching trophy catfish, and striped bass are often active during this period. Striped bass fishing has been good using flukes while drifting 50-65 feet of water under gulls in the river channels, and slow rolling big swimbaits off main lake points in 15-25 feet of water[1].
### Types and Amounts of Fish
- Striped bass are the main target, with good catches reported using Alabama rigs and swimbaits around structure.
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair, with jerkbaits and soft plastics working well along the bluffs and in the backs of coves.
- Crappie fishing is slow but can be productive using minnows and jigs near boathouses, timber, and brush piles.
- Catfish are good, especially when using cut gizzards and shad chunks in 15-25 feet of water near rivers and creeks[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
- For striped bass: Alabama rigs, swimbaits, flukes, and deadsticking.
- For largemouth and smallmouth bass: Suspending jerkbaits, medium crankbaits, shakyhead worms, and soft plastics.
- For crappie: Minnows and jigs.
- For catfish: Cut gizzards and shad chunks.
### Hot Spots
- Denison Dam is a highly productive spot for striped bass.
- SandBass Pass and North Island are also good areas to target striped bass and other species[4].
Overall, Lake Texoma is offering some excellent fishing opportunities as we close out the year. Make sure to check the latest regulations and be mindful of any specific guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.