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"Striped Bass and Catfish Thrive in Lake Texoma's Ideal Fishing Conditions"
As of October 11, 2024, Lake Texoma is offering some exciting fishing opportunities despite the ongoing weather and water conditions.
First, let's look at the basics: The lake elevation is currently at 615.37 feet, which is about 1.51 feet below the pool level. The surface water temperature is ranging from 76 to 82 degrees, which is ideal for various fish species.
The weather has been relatively stable, but we are in need of some cooler temperatures and possibly some rain to enhance the fishing conditions. Sunrise today is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 6:45 PM.
Fish activity has been quite active, especially for striped bass. Yesterday, anglers reported excellent catches of striped bass using live bait on ledges in 25-40 feet of water near river channels and creeks. The topwater bite is expected to improve with cooler weather, but for now, live bait is the way to go.
Catfish are also biting well, particularly on shad and prepared baits near humps in 15-20 feet of water for channels, and on ledges in 30-50 feet of water for blue catfish. Crappie fishing is a bit slower due to the warm temperatures, but checking brush and structure in 12-18 feet of water near points and off the creek ledges can yield some results.
For bass, Alabama rigs with paddle tails near docks and down the bluffs throughout the morning have been effective for smallmouth bass. Soft plastics and hard baits on main lake points and in the backs of cuts midday are also working well.
Some of the best lures to use right now include live shad, topwater baits like Berley's Choppo plugs, and soft plastics. For catfish, fresh cut shad and prepared baits are the top choices.
Hot spots to consider include the areas east of the 377 bridge, where fish have been consistently found on river ledges and flats. Another good spot is near Juniper Point, where the striped bass have been active on live bait.
Overall, Lake Texoma is providing a great fishing experience, especially for those targeting striped bass and catfish. With the right bait and knowledge of the hot spots, you can have a successful day on the water.
First, let's look at the basics: The lake elevation is currently at 615.37 feet, which is about 1.51 feet below the pool level. The surface water temperature is ranging from 76 to 82 degrees, which is ideal for various fish species.
The weather has been relatively stable, but we are in need of some cooler temperatures and possibly some rain to enhance the fishing conditions. Sunrise today is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 6:45 PM.
Fish activity has been quite active, especially for striped bass. Yesterday, anglers reported excellent catches of striped bass using live bait on ledges in 25-40 feet of water near river channels and creeks. The topwater bite is expected to improve with cooler weather, but for now, live bait is the way to go.
Catfish are also biting well, particularly on shad and prepared baits near humps in 15-20 feet of water for channels, and on ledges in 30-50 feet of water for blue catfish. Crappie fishing is a bit slower due to the warm temperatures, but checking brush and structure in 12-18 feet of water near points and off the creek ledges can yield some results.
For bass, Alabama rigs with paddle tails near docks and down the bluffs throughout the morning have been effective for smallmouth bass. Soft plastics and hard baits on main lake points and in the backs of cuts midday are also working well.
Some of the best lures to use right now include live shad, topwater baits like Berley's Choppo plugs, and soft plastics. For catfish, fresh cut shad and prepared baits are the top choices.
Hot spots to consider include the areas east of the 377 bridge, where fish have been consistently found on river ledges and flats. Another good spot is near Juniper Point, where the striped bass have been active on live bait.
Overall, Lake Texoma is providing a great fishing experience, especially for those targeting striped bass and catfish. With the right bait and knowledge of the hot spots, you can have a successful day on the water.
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By Quiet. PleaseAs of October 11, 2024, Lake Texoma is offering some exciting fishing opportunities despite the ongoing weather and water conditions.
First, let's look at the basics: The lake elevation is currently at 615.37 feet, which is about 1.51 feet below the pool level. The surface water temperature is ranging from 76 to 82 degrees, which is ideal for various fish species.
The weather has been relatively stable, but we are in need of some cooler temperatures and possibly some rain to enhance the fishing conditions. Sunrise today is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 6:45 PM.
Fish activity has been quite active, especially for striped bass. Yesterday, anglers reported excellent catches of striped bass using live bait on ledges in 25-40 feet of water near river channels and creeks. The topwater bite is expected to improve with cooler weather, but for now, live bait is the way to go.
Catfish are also biting well, particularly on shad and prepared baits near humps in 15-20 feet of water for channels, and on ledges in 30-50 feet of water for blue catfish. Crappie fishing is a bit slower due to the warm temperatures, but checking brush and structure in 12-18 feet of water near points and off the creek ledges can yield some results.
For bass, Alabama rigs with paddle tails near docks and down the bluffs throughout the morning have been effective for smallmouth bass. Soft plastics and hard baits on main lake points and in the backs of cuts midday are also working well.
Some of the best lures to use right now include live shad, topwater baits like Berley's Choppo plugs, and soft plastics. For catfish, fresh cut shad and prepared baits are the top choices.
Hot spots to consider include the areas east of the 377 bridge, where fish have been consistently found on river ledges and flats. Another good spot is near Juniper Point, where the striped bass have been active on live bait.
Overall, Lake Texoma is providing a great fishing experience, especially for those targeting striped bass and catfish. With the right bait and knowledge of the hot spots, you can have a successful day on the water.
First, let's look at the basics: The lake elevation is currently at 615.37 feet, which is about 1.51 feet below the pool level. The surface water temperature is ranging from 76 to 82 degrees, which is ideal for various fish species.
The weather has been relatively stable, but we are in need of some cooler temperatures and possibly some rain to enhance the fishing conditions. Sunrise today is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 6:45 PM.
Fish activity has been quite active, especially for striped bass. Yesterday, anglers reported excellent catches of striped bass using live bait on ledges in 25-40 feet of water near river channels and creeks. The topwater bite is expected to improve with cooler weather, but for now, live bait is the way to go.
Catfish are also biting well, particularly on shad and prepared baits near humps in 15-20 feet of water for channels, and on ledges in 30-50 feet of water for blue catfish. Crappie fishing is a bit slower due to the warm temperatures, but checking brush and structure in 12-18 feet of water near points and off the creek ledges can yield some results.
For bass, Alabama rigs with paddle tails near docks and down the bluffs throughout the morning have been effective for smallmouth bass. Soft plastics and hard baits on main lake points and in the backs of cuts midday are also working well.
Some of the best lures to use right now include live shad, topwater baits like Berley's Choppo plugs, and soft plastics. For catfish, fresh cut shad and prepared baits are the top choices.
Hot spots to consider include the areas east of the 377 bridge, where fish have been consistently found on river ledges and flats. Another good spot is near Juniper Point, where the striped bass have been active on live bait.
Overall, Lake Texoma is providing a great fishing experience, especially for those targeting striped bass and catfish. With the right bait and knowledge of the hot spots, you can have a successful day on the water.