Fishing Report on Texas Lakes

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Lake Meredith: GOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 51.33 feet low. Fishing is similar this week with sand bass, walleye and catfish in 25-30 feet of water biting on minnows, crawlers, grubs and slabs. The crappie bite continues to be slow. Report by Kenneth Wysong, SharKens Honey hole.

Stamford: FAIR. Water stained; 52 degrees; 1.09 feet low. The crappie bite is good on live bait and jigs around the Crappie House. Fish continue to be in 7-15 feet of water. Catfish are slow. White bass are slow.

Lake Greenbelt: SLOW. Water stained; 42 degrees; 39.79 feet low. There are few fishermen out on the lake as the Fall weather settles in. Catfishing on jugs has been reported.

White River: SLOW. Water stained; 55 degrees; 21.16 feet low. Fishing is slow, with few reports coming in. Largemouth bass and stripers are fair in shallow water using plastics. Crappie are fair on minnows around rock structures. There are a few reports of crappie being caught from the banks. Walleye are good on minnows. Channel catfish are good on dough bait and minnows on the bottom.

Alan Henry: GOOD. Water clear; 66 degrees; 3.00 feet low. Fishing at Alan Henry is excellent. On the days leading up to a cold front, the fish feed heavily. Black bass are good, with great catches on top waters, swim jigs, spoons, and the Kraken large square bill that dives to 10 feet. Crappie are biting on jigs tipped with small minnows. Report by Phillip Pool, Gone Fish’n Guide Service.

Arrowhead: FAIR. Water stained; 56-58 degrees; 1.90’ low. Largemouth bass are fair, trying boat docks, bridges, and vegetation. Largemouth habitat has been adjusting daily. Crappie are good on live minnows and jigs near bridges. Catfish are good on punch bait, prepped baits, and shrimp.

Possum Kingdom: GOOD. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 0.84 feet low. Fishing is good with most action on the north end of Broadway past Costello Island. Striper fishing is staying consistent, with more schooling action picking up early morning and later in the evening. Sand bass are good seeing large schools on the surface. Eater size catfish is good on cut shad in 20-30 feet of water. Report by TJ Ranft, Ranft Guide Service.

Information in this fishing report is from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Bitly link: https://bit.ly/2WY3ARx.