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Rayburn Bass, Crappie, and Catfish - Adapting to Summer Patterns on Lake Sam Rayburn
Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
It’s a muggy August morning on Rayburn and water levels are running fairly low—so much so that, as of yesterday, access at the Cassels Boykin ramp is limited, with two ramps blocked off according to local updates. Keep this in mind and check before you tow, especially since other smaller ramps might get busy as folks adjust. Despite the low water, the main lake is boatable, but stick to main channels and marked paths to avoid getting into trouble.
Sunrise rolled in at 6:45 AM and sunset’s clocking in at 8:07 PM, giving us more than enough daylight for a full day of chasing fish. With a waxing crescent moon at 10%, solunar tables put today’s major feeding times at 1:55 PM to 3:55 PM, with minor windows at 7:51 AM to 8:51 AM and again 9:06 PM to 10:06 PM. The day’s rated “average” for fishing activity, but with stormy pressures lately, expect bass to pull out deep, especially as the day heats up.
Weather forecast for Jasper County says it’s already steamy and humid, pushing high 80s to 90s before noon, and a light southeasterly wind should offer some breeze but not enough to create real chop. No rain set for today, but with Texas weather, always keep an ear out for the afternoon boomers.
Bass are still biting, especially for those who know how to adapt to summer patterns. This past weekend, local angler Cody Ross dropped a 36-pound, 2-ounce sack in tournament conditions on Rayburn, anchored by a 10.6-pound largemouth. Most big fish lately are coming from brush piles, creek ledges, and main lake points in 15 to 20 feet of water, especially near the old river channel.
Top lures right now:
- Carolina-rigged worms in plum or watermelon candy
- Deep-diving crankbaits, especially in shad or citrus
- Football jigs with green pumpkin or blue trailers
- Flutter spoons and big shaky heads for those working structure
At daybreak and dusk, there’s still some topwater action to be had—walking baits like the Zara Spook and poppers around shallow grass lines and stumps can draw ferocious strikes, but it drops off as the sun gets high.
If you’re targeting crappie, they’re stacking up around deep brush and bridge pilings. Best bets are live shiners or small jigs in monkey milk or chartreuse. Catfish are picking up in the deeper flats—use cut bait or punch bait right on the bottom.
Hot spots for today:
- Buck Bay’s main lake points and offshore humps—bass are schooling up when the shad push through
- Veach Basin timber edges and brush piles—especially for those seeking a mixed bag of crappie and bass
Remember, water’s low so don’t stray from marked lanes, and if you’re wading or kayak fishing, work the backs of creek channels and submerged roadbeds in the mid-lake area.
That’s the Sam Rayburn scoop for August 13. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to hit subscribe for more straight-from-the-lake updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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It’s a muggy August morning on Rayburn and water levels are running fairly low—so much so that, as of yesterday, access at the Cassels Boykin ramp is limited, with two ramps blocked off according to local updates. Keep this in mind and check before you tow, especially since other smaller ramps might get busy as folks adjust. Despite the low water, the main lake is boatable, but stick to main channels and marked paths to avoid getting into trouble.
Sunrise rolled in at 6:45 AM and sunset’s clocking in at 8:07 PM, giving us more than enough daylight for a full day of chasing fish. With a waxing crescent moon at 10%, solunar tables put today’s major feeding times at 1:55 PM to 3:55 PM, with minor windows at 7:51 AM to 8:51 AM and again 9:06 PM to 10:06 PM. The day’s rated “average” for fishing activity, but with stormy pressures lately, expect bass to pull out deep, especially as the day heats up.
Weather forecast for Jasper County says it’s already steamy and humid, pushing high 80s to 90s before noon, and a light southeasterly wind should offer some breeze but not enough to create real chop. No rain set for today, but with Texas weather, always keep an ear out for the afternoon boomers.
Bass are still biting, especially for those who know how to adapt to summer patterns. This past weekend, local angler Cody Ross dropped a 36-pound, 2-ounce sack in tournament conditions on Rayburn, anchored by a 10.6-pound largemouth. Most big fish lately are coming from brush piles, creek ledges, and main lake points in 15 to 20 feet of water, especially near the old river channel.
Top lures right now:
- Carolina-rigged worms in plum or watermelon candy
- Deep-diving crankbaits, especially in shad or citrus
- Football jigs with green pumpkin or blue trailers
- Flutter spoons and big shaky heads for those working structure
At daybreak and dusk, there’s still some topwater action to be had—walking baits like the Zara Spook and poppers around shallow grass lines and stumps can draw ferocious strikes, but it drops off as the sun gets high.
If you’re targeting crappie, they’re stacking up around deep brush and bridge pilings. Best bets are live shiners or small jigs in monkey milk or chartreuse. Catfish are picking up in the deeper flats—use cut bait or punch bait right on the bottom.
Hot spots for today:
- Buck Bay’s main lake points and offshore humps—bass are schooling up when the shad push through
- Veach Basin timber edges and brush piles—especially for those seeking a mixed bag of crappie and bass
Remember, water’s low so don’t stray from marked lanes, and if you’re wading or kayak fishing, work the backs of creek channels and submerged roadbeds in the mid-lake area.
That’s the Sam Rayburn scoop for August 13. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to hit subscribe for more straight-from-the-lake updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
It’s a muggy August morning on Rayburn and water levels are running fairly low—so much so that, as of yesterday, access at the Cassels Boykin ramp is limited, with two ramps blocked off according to local updates. Keep this in mind and check before you tow, especially since other smaller ramps might get busy as folks adjust. Despite the low water, the main lake is boatable, but stick to main channels and marked paths to avoid getting into trouble.
Sunrise rolled in at 6:45 AM and sunset’s clocking in at 8:07 PM, giving us more than enough daylight for a full day of chasing fish. With a waxing crescent moon at 10%, solunar tables put today’s major feeding times at 1:55 PM to 3:55 PM, with minor windows at 7:51 AM to 8:51 AM and again 9:06 PM to 10:06 PM. The day’s rated “average” for fishing activity, but with stormy pressures lately, expect bass to pull out deep, especially as the day heats up.
Weather forecast for Jasper County says it’s already steamy and humid, pushing high 80s to 90s before noon, and a light southeasterly wind should offer some breeze but not enough to create real chop. No rain set for today, but with Texas weather, always keep an ear out for the afternoon boomers.
Bass are still biting, especially for those who know how to adapt to summer patterns. This past weekend, local angler Cody Ross dropped a 36-pound, 2-ounce sack in tournament conditions on Rayburn, anchored by a 10.6-pound largemouth. Most big fish lately are coming from brush piles, creek ledges, and main lake points in 15 to 20 feet of water, especially near the old river channel.
Top lures right now:
- Carolina-rigged worms in plum or watermelon candy
- Deep-diving crankbaits, especially in shad or citrus
- Football jigs with green pumpkin or blue trailers
- Flutter spoons and big shaky heads for those working structure
At daybreak and dusk, there’s still some topwater action to be had—walking baits like the Zara Spook and poppers around shallow grass lines and stumps can draw ferocious strikes, but it drops off as the sun gets high.
If you’re targeting crappie, they’re stacking up around deep brush and bridge pilings. Best bets are live shiners or small jigs in monkey milk or chartreuse. Catfish are picking up in the deeper flats—use cut bait or punch bait right on the bottom.
Hot spots for today:
- Buck Bay’s main lake points and offshore humps—bass are schooling up when the shad push through
- Veach Basin timber edges and brush piles—especially for those seeking a mixed bag of crappie and bass
Remember, water’s low so don’t stray from marked lanes, and if you’re wading or kayak fishing, work the backs of creek channels and submerged roadbeds in the mid-lake area.
That’s the Sam Rayburn scoop for August 13. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to hit subscribe for more straight-from-the-lake updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
It’s a muggy August morning on Rayburn and water levels are running fairly low—so much so that, as of yesterday, access at the Cassels Boykin ramp is limited, with two ramps blocked off according to local updates. Keep this in mind and check before you tow, especially since other smaller ramps might get busy as folks adjust. Despite the low water, the main lake is boatable, but stick to main channels and marked paths to avoid getting into trouble.
Sunrise rolled in at 6:45 AM and sunset’s clocking in at 8:07 PM, giving us more than enough daylight for a full day of chasing fish. With a waxing crescent moon at 10%, solunar tables put today’s major feeding times at 1:55 PM to 3:55 PM, with minor windows at 7:51 AM to 8:51 AM and again 9:06 PM to 10:06 PM. The day’s rated “average” for fishing activity, but with stormy pressures lately, expect bass to pull out deep, especially as the day heats up.
Weather forecast for Jasper County says it’s already steamy and humid, pushing high 80s to 90s before noon, and a light southeasterly wind should offer some breeze but not enough to create real chop. No rain set for today, but with Texas weather, always keep an ear out for the afternoon boomers.
Bass are still biting, especially for those who know how to adapt to summer patterns. This past weekend, local angler Cody Ross dropped a 36-pound, 2-ounce sack in tournament conditions on Rayburn, anchored by a 10.6-pound largemouth. Most big fish lately are coming from brush piles, creek ledges, and main lake points in 15 to 20 feet of water, especially near the old river channel.
Top lures right now:
- Carolina-rigged worms in plum or watermelon candy
- Deep-diving crankbaits, especially in shad or citrus
- Football jigs with green pumpkin or blue trailers
- Flutter spoons and big shaky heads for those working structure
At daybreak and dusk, there’s still some topwater action to be had—walking baits like the Zara Spook and poppers around shallow grass lines and stumps can draw ferocious strikes, but it drops off as the sun gets high.
If you’re targeting crappie, they’re stacking up around deep brush and bridge pilings. Best bets are live shiners or small jigs in monkey milk or chartreuse. Catfish are picking up in the deeper flats—use cut bait or punch bait right on the bottom.
Hot spots for today:
- Buck Bay’s main lake points and offshore humps—bass are schooling up when the shad push through
- Veach Basin timber edges and brush piles—especially for those seeking a mixed bag of crappie and bass
Remember, water’s low so don’t stray from marked lanes, and if you’re wading or kayak fishing, work the backs of creek channels and submerged roadbeds in the mid-lake area.
That’s the Sam Rayburn scoop for August 13. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to hit subscribe for more straight-from-the-lake updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn