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Lake Texoma Fishing Report: Post-Spawn Stripers, Crappie, and Bass Biting Strong
Good morning, anglers! Here’s your Lake Texoma fishing report for Monday, April 14, 2025. Conditions are shaping up nicely for a productive day on the water, with plenty of action across multiple species.
The water temperature is holding steady at 60°F, and the stained water clarity is ideal for many fish. The lake sits 2.12 feet below pool, so watch for any floating debris as the lake continues to rise. It’s a great time to target striped bass, as the post-spawn bite is heating up. Striper are schooling on flats and ledges in 25-45 feet of water and can also be found chasing baitfish into shallower areas. Best results have come from using live shad, swimbaits, and even slabs when the birds are active. Topwater lures like Pencil Poppers or Chug Bugs are also effective early in the day.
Crappie fishing is steady and improving. These fish are being caught in creeks with inflow and on brush piles in 10-15 feet of water. Use jigs or minnows and adjust colors to water clarity—dark in muddy areas and lighter by docks or structure. Meanwhile, largemouth and smallmouth bass are biting well on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and plastics near docks, brush piles, and marinas. These bass are staging for the spawn and can be found in 10-15 feet of water.
For catfish enthusiasts, the bite is inconsistent but rewarding. Target flats off river channels at 25-45 feet with whole shad or rough fish. Patience is key, as the rising lake levels and up-and-down weather have fish scattered.
Some fishing hotspots to consider today include the Buncombe Creek area, where stripers are hitting hard on live shad, and the north end near creeks, ideal for crappie and bass. Also, points along the south shorelines are heating up as the shad spawn approaches.
The weather today is mild, with calm winds and temperatures in the high 60s. Sunrise was at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 7:55 PM. These extended daylight hours are ideal for maximizing your time on the water.
As for tackle, popular choices for stripers include Sassy Shad paddle-tail swimbaits in chartreuse or threadfin patterns and 1.5 oz slab spoons in chrome or glow white. For crappie, a mix of chartreuse or white jigs paired with live minnows will be your go-to. Always keep some topwater lures at hand, especially during those early morning hours.
That’s the scoop for today, folks. Tight lines, and remember to respect the lake by draining your boats to prevent the spread of invasive species. Good luck out there!
The water temperature is holding steady at 60°F, and the stained water clarity is ideal for many fish. The lake sits 2.12 feet below pool, so watch for any floating debris as the lake continues to rise. It’s a great time to target striped bass, as the post-spawn bite is heating up. Striper are schooling on flats and ledges in 25-45 feet of water and can also be found chasing baitfish into shallower areas. Best results have come from using live shad, swimbaits, and even slabs when the birds are active. Topwater lures like Pencil Poppers or Chug Bugs are also effective early in the day.
Crappie fishing is steady and improving. These fish are being caught in creeks with inflow and on brush piles in 10-15 feet of water. Use jigs or minnows and adjust colors to water clarity—dark in muddy areas and lighter by docks or structure. Meanwhile, largemouth and smallmouth bass are biting well on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and plastics near docks, brush piles, and marinas. These bass are staging for the spawn and can be found in 10-15 feet of water.
For catfish enthusiasts, the bite is inconsistent but rewarding. Target flats off river channels at 25-45 feet with whole shad or rough fish. Patience is key, as the rising lake levels and up-and-down weather have fish scattered.
Some fishing hotspots to consider today include the Buncombe Creek area, where stripers are hitting hard on live shad, and the north end near creeks, ideal for crappie and bass. Also, points along the south shorelines are heating up as the shad spawn approaches.
The weather today is mild, with calm winds and temperatures in the high 60s. Sunrise was at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 7:55 PM. These extended daylight hours are ideal for maximizing your time on the water.
As for tackle, popular choices for stripers include Sassy Shad paddle-tail swimbaits in chartreuse or threadfin patterns and 1.5 oz slab spoons in chrome or glow white. For crappie, a mix of chartreuse or white jigs paired with live minnows will be your go-to. Always keep some topwater lures at hand, especially during those early morning hours.
That’s the scoop for today, folks. Tight lines, and remember to respect the lake by draining your boats to prevent the spread of invasive species. Good luck out there!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Here’s your Lake Texoma fishing report for Monday, April 14, 2025. Conditions are shaping up nicely for a productive day on the water, with plenty of action across multiple species.
The water temperature is holding steady at 60°F, and the stained water clarity is ideal for many fish. The lake sits 2.12 feet below pool, so watch for any floating debris as the lake continues to rise. It’s a great time to target striped bass, as the post-spawn bite is heating up. Striper are schooling on flats and ledges in 25-45 feet of water and can also be found chasing baitfish into shallower areas. Best results have come from using live shad, swimbaits, and even slabs when the birds are active. Topwater lures like Pencil Poppers or Chug Bugs are also effective early in the day.
Crappie fishing is steady and improving. These fish are being caught in creeks with inflow and on brush piles in 10-15 feet of water. Use jigs or minnows and adjust colors to water clarity—dark in muddy areas and lighter by docks or structure. Meanwhile, largemouth and smallmouth bass are biting well on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and plastics near docks, brush piles, and marinas. These bass are staging for the spawn and can be found in 10-15 feet of water.
For catfish enthusiasts, the bite is inconsistent but rewarding. Target flats off river channels at 25-45 feet with whole shad or rough fish. Patience is key, as the rising lake levels and up-and-down weather have fish scattered.
Some fishing hotspots to consider today include the Buncombe Creek area, where stripers are hitting hard on live shad, and the north end near creeks, ideal for crappie and bass. Also, points along the south shorelines are heating up as the shad spawn approaches.
The weather today is mild, with calm winds and temperatures in the high 60s. Sunrise was at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 7:55 PM. These extended daylight hours are ideal for maximizing your time on the water.
As for tackle, popular choices for stripers include Sassy Shad paddle-tail swimbaits in chartreuse or threadfin patterns and 1.5 oz slab spoons in chrome or glow white. For crappie, a mix of chartreuse or white jigs paired with live minnows will be your go-to. Always keep some topwater lures at hand, especially during those early morning hours.
That’s the scoop for today, folks. Tight lines, and remember to respect the lake by draining your boats to prevent the spread of invasive species. Good luck out there!
The water temperature is holding steady at 60°F, and the stained water clarity is ideal for many fish. The lake sits 2.12 feet below pool, so watch for any floating debris as the lake continues to rise. It’s a great time to target striped bass, as the post-spawn bite is heating up. Striper are schooling on flats and ledges in 25-45 feet of water and can also be found chasing baitfish into shallower areas. Best results have come from using live shad, swimbaits, and even slabs when the birds are active. Topwater lures like Pencil Poppers or Chug Bugs are also effective early in the day.
Crappie fishing is steady and improving. These fish are being caught in creeks with inflow and on brush piles in 10-15 feet of water. Use jigs or minnows and adjust colors to water clarity—dark in muddy areas and lighter by docks or structure. Meanwhile, largemouth and smallmouth bass are biting well on crankbaits, jerkbaits, and plastics near docks, brush piles, and marinas. These bass are staging for the spawn and can be found in 10-15 feet of water.
For catfish enthusiasts, the bite is inconsistent but rewarding. Target flats off river channels at 25-45 feet with whole shad or rough fish. Patience is key, as the rising lake levels and up-and-down weather have fish scattered.
Some fishing hotspots to consider today include the Buncombe Creek area, where stripers are hitting hard on live shad, and the north end near creeks, ideal for crappie and bass. Also, points along the south shorelines are heating up as the shad spawn approaches.
The weather today is mild, with calm winds and temperatures in the high 60s. Sunrise was at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 7:55 PM. These extended daylight hours are ideal for maximizing your time on the water.
As for tackle, popular choices for stripers include Sassy Shad paddle-tail swimbaits in chartreuse or threadfin patterns and 1.5 oz slab spoons in chrome or glow white. For crappie, a mix of chartreuse or white jigs paired with live minnows will be your go-to. Always keep some topwater lures at hand, especially during those early morning hours.
That’s the scoop for today, folks. Tight lines, and remember to respect the lake by draining your boats to prevent the spread of invasive species. Good luck out there!