Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report.Rayburn’s settled into that early winter groove. According to the National Weather Service out of Shreveport, mornings are starting off cool in the upper 40s to low 50s, warming into the low to mid‑60s by afternoon with a light north to northeast breeze and mostly cloudy skies. That cloud cover’s been holding all week and it’s keeping the bite steady instead of boom‑or‑bust. Sunrise is right around 7 a.m. with sunset about 5:15 p.m., so you’ve got a tight feeding window early and late.This is a reservoir, so no tide to worry about, but the solunar tables from SolunarForecast show the stronger activity from late morning into early afternoon, with a minor bump again right before dark. That lines up with what local guides have been seeing the last few days.Texas Parks and Wildlife’s region reports and the Beaumont Enterprise’s East Texas roundup both note Rayburn still several feet low, roughly in that eight‑ to nine‑feet‑down range, with coves running stained to flat‑out dirty. Water temps are hanging in the low to mid‑60s. Bass have slid off the real skinny stuff and are camping on the first break: stumps, old drains, and brush just outside those dead grass lines.Largemouth numbers have been solid. Local guides are boating good counts of 2‑ to 4‑pound fish, with a few in that 6‑plus range when the wind pushes shad into the pockets, according to recent East Texas guide reports. Best pattern has been main‑lake points and creek mouths in 8–18 feet, and brush piles or timber edges in 15–25.On the moving‑bait side, it’s hard to beat a 1/2‑ounce chrome or shad‑pattern lipless crankbait ticked over those drains, or a white/chartreuse spinnerbait slow‑rolled through the scattered timber. When they quit chasing, folks are cleaning up with green pumpkin or watermelon‑red finesse worms on a Carolina rig, and black/blue or green pumpkin jigs with a craw trailer. Drag ’em slow, feel every stump, and let it soak on the hard spots.Crappie have been decent on brush in 18–25 feet near the river channel and bigger creek bends; minnows and small shad‑ or chartreuse‑colored tubes are getting it done, based on reports from local crappie guides. Catfish anglers working the river ledges with cut shad and punch bait are bringing in good eaters and an occasional blue into the teens.Live‑bait folks, a lively shiner on a split‑shot rig around those same drains and points is still putting fish in the boat, but with the stained water and low light, artificials are really shining right now.Couple of hot spots to key on if you’re heading out:Veach Basin – Shad have been stacking up on those old ditches and drains on overcast days. Work Carolina‑rigged worms and lipless cranks along the ditches and out across the flat.Five Fingers and Harvey Creek – With the lake low, bass are pulled out to the outside timber lines and channel swings. A big worm or a jig pitched around that heavier wood is your best shot at a kicker bite.That’s the rundown from Sam Rayburn. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report.Rayburn’s settled into that early winter groove now. According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at cool mornings in the upper 40s to low 50s, warming into the 60s this afternoon with light north to northeast wind and a slight chance of drizzle. Skies are mostly cloudy, which is perfect for a steady bite. Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m., sunset about 5:15 p.m., giving you a nice, short feeding window on each end of the day.This is a reservoir, so no tide to worry about, but the solunar tables show the better activity running late morning into early afternoon today, with a minor bump again toward dusk. With the water in the mid‑60s and the lake still several feet low, those bass are sliding off the real skinny stuff and holding on the first break – stumps, brush, and drains just outside the old grass lines.The Beaumont Enterprise’s recent East Texas report notes Rayburn about nine feet low, coves stained to dirty, and bass coming on soft plastics and moving baits worked on drops and drains. Local guides are still putting solid numbers of 2‑ to 4‑pound largemouth in the boat, with a few bigger fish in that 6‑plus class showing up when the wind pushes shad into the pockets.Best bet right now for largemouth:- **Main‑lake points and creek mouths** in 8–18 feet - **Brush piles and timber edges** in 15–25 feet On the moving side, throw a 1/2‑ounce chrome or shad‑pattern trap or a white/chartreuse spinnerbait slow‑rolling over the tops of the drains. When they won’t chase, pick up a green pumpkin or watermelon red finesse worm on a Carolina rig, or a black/blue or green pumpkin jig with a craw trailer. Fish it painfully slow, dragging through the stumps and pausing on the hard spots.Crappie have been decent on brush in 18–25 feet near the river channel and major creek bends. Minnows and small tube jigs in natural shad or chartreuse are getting the nod. Catfish anglers working the river channel ledges with cut shad and punch bait are boxing some good eaters and the occasional blue in the teens.A couple of local hot spots to keep in mind:- **Veach Basin** – work the old ditches and drains with Carolina‑rigged worms and lipless cranks; shad have been thick in here on overcast days. - **Five Fingers / Harvey Creek area** – low water has them pulled to the outside timber lines and channel swings; a jig or big worm around the wood is your big‑bite play.Live bait folks, a frisky shiner on a split‑shot rig around those same drains will still get bit, but artificials are shining with this stained water and low‑light mix.That’s the rundown from Sam Rayburn today. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Artificial Lure here with your Sam Rayburn fishing report.The big lake is sliding into that true winter pattern now, with cool, damp air, light north to northeast breeze most of the day, and a mix of clouds and filtered sun keeping things on the chilly side. Expect a cool start, slowly warming through the afternoon, with enough breeze to put a chop on the main lake but not so much that you can’t run. Sunrise is right around 7 in the morning with sunset coming a little after 5, so you’ve got a short but productive window to work with.Bass are in classic early-winter mode: many fish holding out off the first and second breaks, on drains, points, and channel swings close to spawning pockets, with a few stragglers still roaming the backs of creeks around remaining bait. Look for birds working and balls of shad on your electronics; when you find the bait, you’ll usually find bass stacked close by. Numbers have been good more than giant-heavy, with plenty of solid keepers and the occasional big girl if you grind.Best baits right now are shad and craw imitators that get down to those mid-depth fish. Think medium- to deep-diving crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns, Carolina-rigged worms and creature baits, football jigs dragged slow on hard spots, and Alabama rigs slow-rolled through suspended bait schools. On calmer, clearer stretches, a flutter spoon or underspin around timber and creek-channel edges will still get hammered. If the wind pushes you shallow, a lipless crank ripped through grass edges can fire up a school in a hurry.Crappie anglers are doing well on brush piles and deeper timber, picking off nice slabs with small jigs and minnows fished just above the fish marked on sonar. Catfish action stays steady on main-lake ledges and under bird activity, with cut shad and punch bait producing good boxes. You’ll also see some white bass schooling deep over structure; small spoons and tail-spinners are the ticket when they show on the graph.A couple of hot spots to keep on your list: the main-lake points and creek mouths near the 147 bridge have been giving up solid bass, especially where timber meets a clean break. Down south, the mid-lake humps and channel swings out from Five Fingers and Harvey Creek are still holding good groups of fish if you’re willing to slow down and grind a jig or Carolina rig. Focus on that 12–25 foot range, adjust to where you’re seeing bait, and let your electronics be your guide.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a Rayburn update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn on Thursday, December 4th, 2025.We're looking at excellent winter bass conditions out here on the lake right now. Water temperatures have settled in around 59 to 63 degrees, and that cold front that came through has fish positioning perfectly for anglers willing to put in the work.Bass activity has been solid across the lake. We're seeing largemouth and smallmouth bass responding well to chatterbaits and spinnerbaits along the banks and shallow rocky points. If you're working the deeper structure, Carolina rigs and jigs are your bread and butter in 10 to 20 feet of water. The fish are schooling up and preparing for the heart of winter, so focus on areas where shad are congregating.The crappie bite continues to improve as we head deeper into December. Target standing timber and brush piles in 15 to 25 feet of water with small jigs and minnows. Early morning and late afternoon have been most productive, but don't overlook the mid-day window either.For catfish, you can't beat cut shad and punch bait around the main lake drop-offs and river channel bends. The bite has been fair to good depending on your location, with both channel and blue catfish responding well.If you want trophy action, work topwaters and crankbaits near Sexy Cove and Bugbee areas early in the day. The shallow banks around boat docks are holding some solid fish right now too.Pro tip: slow down your retrieve during these winter months—the fish are more lethargic in the cold water, and a patient presentation will put more fish in your boat.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on what's biting out here on the water.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn on this Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.We're looking at some excellent winter bass conditions out here on the lake. Sunrise is hitting around 7:08 AM and we'll see sunset at 7:47 PM, giving you a solid ten hours of daylight to get out and wet a line. The solunar forecast is showing us average to average-plus activity today, so conditions are decent for getting after some bass.Water temperature is holding in the low 60s, and that's perfect for winter bass fishing. This time of year through March is prime time on Sam Rayburn—professional anglers have consistently caught their biggest lunkers during these winter months, including some true trophy-class fish.For lure selection, I'd recommend bringing a solid arsenal. Bladed jigs in white or black and blue colors have been producing well on Texas lakes similar to Sam Rayburn. Drop-shots are excellent for this time of year when bass are holding deeper. Don't overlook floating worms in merthiolate colors either—that old-school technique is working when bass move into shallow grass. Crankbaits like the Rapala DT-10 in shad patterns are also putting fish in the boat.You'll want to fish shallow vegetation—reeds, hydrilla, and coontail in five feet of water or less. Target main lake pockets with structural features, and don't miss those areas around grass and wood. The bridge pilings and deeper structure in eight to twelve feet are also holding quality fish.The all-tackle record for largemouth bass here at Sam Rayburn sits at 16 pounds 8 ounces, caught back in 1997. That tells you the potential we've got in this lake right now.Bring 15 to 20-pound fluorocarbon leaders and quality spinning gear. Stay patient, make accurate casts, and focus on cover.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for more daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report - December 2nd, 2025Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn. Let me start with the conditions. We're looking at sunrise at 6:51 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM today, giving us about 12 hours and 52 minutes of daylight. The water's looking average for activity, but don't let that fool you—this time of year is prime time on Sam Rayburn.Here's the thing about December on the Reservoir: this is when the big bass move shallow. Professional anglers have caught eight or nine double-digit largemouths right here at Sam Rayburn during winter months alone. The best lunker action happens between December and March, so you've come at the right time of year.For your bite windows today, we've got major feeding times from 10:05 AM to 12:05 PM and again from 10:25 PM to 12:25 AM. Minor periods hit early morning 4:46 to 5:46 AM and again mid-afternoon 4:29 to 5:29 PM. The moon's sitting at 84 percent waxing gibbous, which is excellent for bass activity.Now, gear-wise, here's what's working. A wacky-rigged stick worm is absolutely deadly on shallow spawning bass right now. Finesse presentations are key—drop-shots with small soft plastics, Neko rigs, and shaky heads around isolated docks and shallow cover. If you want to throw something with more confidence, use swim jigs in black and blue with meaty trailers, or reach for suspending jerkbaits around shallow docks and structure.For hot spots, focus on those shallow docks and windy banks with stumps and cover. Windy points are absolutely primo for winter conditions. Look for areas with hard bottom and rock—those shaky heads will shine. Also, don't overlook the deeper bluff areas early in the day before moving shallow as the sun rises.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report! Make sure to subscribe for daily updates and tight lines out there. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# Sam Rayburn Lake Report - December 1st, 2025Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Sam Rayburn report. We're looking at a solid winter pattern shaping up on the lake today.Sunrise came in around 7:12 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 7:45 tonight—giving us just over twelve and a half hours of daylight. The solunar forecast shows major feeding times between 3:03 and 5:03 AM, and again from 3:33 to 5:33 PM this afternoon. If you're heading out, that afternoon window is prime time as water temps tend to warm up a bit.Winter on Sam Rayburn has been absolutely phenomenal in years past. We're talking double-digit largemouths during the December through March stretch. This is when the serious bass show up, and anglers have pulled eight or nine double-digit fish from this lake in a single winter season.Now, here's what's working right now. Dean Rojas—one of the top tournament guys around—says timing is everything in winter fishing because of the cold water and slower metabolism. You want to focus on wood and sparse grass patches. Any cover near deep water from five to thirty-five feet is money. Largemouths are bunched up tight this time of year, so when you find one, you can usually catch several.For lures, lipless crankbaits like the SPRO Aruku Shad are dynamite through winter grass. The Little John DD works great for deeper fish. Stick with clear iridescent shad colors, and if it's windy, add a touch of chartreuse. A finesse rig like a drop-shot will save the day when bites get tough.For hot spots, focus on the main lake structure where creeks meet the channels. Those deeper transition zones are holding winter fish. Also work the standing timber on the upper end of the lake—classic winter habitat.Thanks for tuning in! Make sure you subscribe for more reports throughout the season.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report - November 30, 2025Well, howdy y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for Sam Rayburn!Let me tell you, we've had some absolutely stellar fishing action out here lately. Just this past week, we've seen some impressive catches coming off the water. The largemouth population is firing on all cylinders right now, with anglers landing some serious quality fish. We've also had excellent reports on white bass schooling up, plus catfish activity has been steady for those looking to put some meat in the cooler.Speaking of quality largemouths, recent tournament action on Big Sam showed some tremendous bags. One pro angler just put together back-to-back 27-pound limits fishing offshore timber in 30 to 50 feet of water. That's the kind of consistent excellence we're seeing out there right now.Here's what's working: If you're targeting those offshore timber fields, drop a Deps Sakamata Shad on a three-eighths ounce jighead. For general ledge fishing, don't overlook a simple six-inch Roboworm on a drop-shot—it's probably your best cleanup bait going. Big worms on a Texas rig are also producing, especially in red or plum colors. And if you want to get a little creative, spoons are deadly when worked through schools, and spinnerbaits are catching fish too.If you're more of a shallow water angler, topwater in the grass has been producing nice fish, and don't sleep on flipping tubes around heavy cover—classic for a reason.For your hot spots, focus on those protected pockets out of the wind where threadfin shad congregate, and don't overlook the offshore timber fields we mentioned. Those deeper structures in 30 to 50 feet are absolutely loaded right now.Thanks so much for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for your daily Sam Rayburn updates!This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# Sam Rayburn Fishing Report - November 29, 2025Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday morning report from Lake Sam Rayburn. Today we're looking at sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 5:22 PM, so you've got a solid day on the water ahead of you. We're in that late November sweet spot where the bass are feeding well before the deeper cold really sets in.**Recent Action**The lake has been absolutely firing lately. Just wrapped up a Toyota Series event where Brody Campbell absolutely dominated with a three-day total of 70 pounds, 5 ounces, pulling off a wire-to-wire victory. What's interesting is Campbell found his success in two completely different ways—he started out crushing it on offshore timber in 30 to 50 feet of water in the middle of the lake, dropping a Deps Sakamata Shad on a 3/8-ounce jighead. When the wind kicked up Saturday morning, he adapted and found fish in protected pockets along the shoreline where threadfin shad were staging. That's the kind of versatility you'll need out here.We're also seeing some serious trophy potential. Kevin VanDam has documented catching eight or nine double-digit bass from Sam Rayburn in a single winter, so the big fish are definitely present.**What's Working**Based on recent tournament success, you'll want to focus on jigheads with soft plastics—particularly shad imitations. The Sakamata Shad pattern that won the tournament is legit. You can also throw finesse techniques like Ned rigs, drop-shots, and shaky heads, especially if you're working cleaner bottom. For skipping applications around docks and brush, frogs and swim jigs are producing.If you're going the live bait route, threadfin shad are your primary forage right now.**Hot Spots to Check**First, hit the offshore timber fields in 30 to 50 feet of water in the middle section of the lake—that's where Campbell built his lead early in the week. Second, work the protected pockets and shallow banks where shad are congregating. The wind's been playing a factor, so look for areas that shield you but still hold baitfish activity.Thanks for tuning in to your Sam Rayburn report. Make sure you subscribe for more intel from your favorite Texas fishery.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with today's fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn on this Friday, November 28th, 2025.Let me start with the conditions. Sun came up this morning at 7:04 AM and we're looking at a sunset around 7:35 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 31 minutes of daylight to work with. The moon's sitting at just 15 percent waxing crescent, so we're in a lower lunar activity period.Speaking of activity, today's shaping up to be average for fishing. Your major bite windows are hitting early—2:54 to 4:54 AM and again from 3:24 to 5:24 PM. If you missed the morning bite, don't worry. There's also a minor window from 8:35 to 9:35 AM that's worth checking out.Now, here's what's been working on the Rayburn lately. The lake's been producing quality bass, and pro anglers have been having success with shaky head rigs—those 3/16-ounce jigheads paired with Green Pumpkin soft plastics are money. If you're feeling the skip cast approach, bring a Strike King Sexy Frog or a swim jig with a Rodent trailer. For dock and shallow cover, lighter 1/8-ounce heads work great.I'd recommend hitting the areas around docks and marinas early this morning if you can make it. The overhanging cover and structure hold quality fish, especially when you're working that shallower water. Sam Rayburn's got the reputation—it was named the number one bass fishing lake in the United States back in 2018, and it's still delivering.Stick with your medium-heavy spinning rod, 30-pound braid mainline, and trust the Green Pumpkin. Keep it simple out there.Thanks for tuning in, folks. Don't forget to subscribe for daily reports right here.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing Report – November 27, 2025Well howdy, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Thursday morning fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn. We're looking at water temperatures hovering around the mid-60s, which means we're in that prime fall transition period. The bass are starting to bulk up for winter, so you're gonna want to match your lure size to the shad they're feeding on.**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**Things have been heating up out there. We're seeing solid largemouth bass action, particularly on artificial lures. The topwater bite has been reliable early in the mornings along the banks, and you've got good crankbait success on the main lake structure. If you're looking for bigger numbers, white bass and hybrid striped bass are schooling up and feeding aggressively—that's your premium action right now. Catfish have been cooperating on cut bait as well.**Best Baits & Lures**For bass, your go-to arsenal should include squarebill crankbaits, swimbaits, and spinnerbaits in the early morning hours. If conditions get clearer, texas-rigged worms work great for the deeper wood and brush piles. For stripers and whites, you can't go wrong with slabs worked vertically or swimbaits. Cut shad is your bread and butter for catfish.**Hot Spots**Focus on the main lake structure—humps, points, and drop-offs in 10 to 20 feet of water are where the action's concentrating. The dam area and deeper creek channels are also producing limits right now, especially for hybrid stripers.Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for your daily fishing reports. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Wednesday, November 26th, 2025.We're heading into late fall here at Rayburn, and the fishing's starting to heat up as the water temps continue cooling down. With sunrise coming around 7:12 AM and sunset at 5:45 PM, you've got a solid window to get out on the water today.The bite's been good across the lake, and we're seeing some quality fish being caught. This time of year, lipless crankbaits are absolutely deadly, especially when you're working them along the grass edges. The water temperature's dropping into that sweet spot where a lipless like the Strike King Red Eye Shad becomes a go-to bait. The yo-yo technique works wonders – cast it out, let it tick the grass, then rip it free and watch it fall on slack line. That's where they'll eat it.We're also seeing success with swimbaits and live bait presentations. Keep your rod tip high around the 10 o'clock position when you're working shallow, and don't be afraid to experiment with different sizes depending on what baitfish you're seeing.For your hot spots today, I'd recommend checking out the northern end of the lake where the grass edges meet the deeper water. Also work the creek channels coming in – the baitfish are moving in there, and the bass aren't far behind.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates and expert tips. Get all your gear before you leave the dock, and I'll see you out on the water.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Mornin’ y’all, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for November 25, 2025. We’re lookin’ at a mostly sunny day with temps in the upper 60s, a light breeze outta the east, and the water’s clear as ever. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM, and sunset’s comin’ up at 6:12 PM, so you’ve got a good stretch of daylight to get out there. No tides to worry about inland, but the moon’s in a waxing crescent phase, which means decent bite windows around the major times—especially late morning and early evening.Fish activity’s been steady, with a mix of species showing up. Largemouth bass are still active, and the recent all-tackle record for a largemouth here is 16.80 pounds, caught back in ’97, but you don’t need a monster to have a good day. Spotted bass, white bass, and even some hybrid striped bass are biting, especially near the deeper holes and around submerged timber. Catfish are stackin’ up in the main lake channels, with blue catfish and flathead both getting some attention. Crappie are starting to school up, and the best recent catch was a 2.50-pound black crappie, so keep an eye on brush piles and standing timber.For lures, stick with soft plastics like flukes and worms for bass, and throw some crankbaits near the drop-offs. Topwater baits are workin’ early in the morning and late in the evening, especially around the coves. For catfish, cut bait and stink baits are your best bet, and trotlines are still a solid choice for the big ones. Crappie are respondin’ to small jigs and minnows, so don’t overlook the shallow flats and brush piles.Hot spots to check out: The area around the dam is always good for catfish and bass, and the coves near the north end of the lake are producin’ some nice crappie. If you’re lookin’ for a trophy, head to the deeper holes near the main lake channels, where the big bass and catfish are hangin’ out.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure bringing you today’s fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas. Sunrise came at 6:53 AM and we're looking at a sunset tonight right around 5:17 PM, giving us crisp late-fall daylight. As of this morning, Texas Freshwater Fishing Report notes that water in Sam Rayburn is stained, sitting at about 80 degrees, with the lake currently 8.54 feet below pool—so keep an eye out for shallow structure and exposed timber.The weather’s holding mild: expect highs near 68°F, a faint southerly breeze at 10 mph, and overcast skies improving toward mid-afternoon. No rain in the forecast, so it's a solid day to be on the water.Fish activity’s been moderate. Largemouth bass are fair—recent catches coming on top-water frogs early, Senkos, crankbaits, and jigs once the sun climbs. Several regional events, including the November Toyota Series opener, saw big bags getting landed on umbrella rigs like Shane’s The 5th Element, tipped with Keitech Swing Impact FAT swimbaits, and also on deep-running cranks like the Strike King 6XD in Carolina chrome. For plastics, anglers had luck with 5-inch Z-Man Jerk ShadZ (smelt) and Deps Sakamata Shad, rigged with light heads for working offshore schools.If you’re hunting crappie, results have been fair with small jigs fished along brush piles near the river channel. Catfish action remains good—locals are scoring on cut bait set up near deeper ledges off main lake points, especially during the warmer afternoons.The solunar tables suggest best bite windows are roughly 2:00 PM–4:00 PM and again after dark, with minor times early from 4:45 AM–5:45 AM. If you're limited on time, plan your casts for mid-afternoon when activity peaks.Hot spots lately include the Buck Bay area and the north end near Black Forest—both producing better numbers with schools of bigger bass moving in and out of the scattered hydrilla patches. Around the mid-lake timber, look for isolated brush piles and don’t overlook main lake points off the south shoreline, especially when the wind picks up and pushes bait.Best lures today: for bass, have a 3/8-ounce Bill Lewis Hammer Trap in red ready for shallows, plus a deep-diving 6XD crankbait for 15–20 foot drops. Drop-shot rigs with straight tail Roboworms in natural colors have also been putting fish aboard, especially when bass are fussier. For crappie, stick with chartreuse or white marabou jigs; for cats, fresh cut shad is hard to beat.Bait and tackle shops report steady business on umbrella rigs, jerkbaits in electric shad, and the ever-popular Senkos in green pumpkin. Tip: with extra low water, be extra careful on your runs and pay attention to submerged stumps—some are right at prop level this week.Overall, the lake’s producing good numbers of keeper-sized largemouth with a few 6- to 9-pounders reported from offshore flats and hard spots. Crappie limits are coming steadily for those willing to pick apart the brush. Catfish remain a dependable target, especially early and late.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of local fishing insight. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Artificial Lure here with your November 21st, 2025 fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding East Texas waters. Let’s get right to it—conditions are prime, and the bass are biting for those who put in the time.Sunrise slid in at 6:48 AM, with sunset falling just after 6:32 PM tonight. The major bite windows today line up from 6:18 AM to 8:18 AM and 6:48 PM to 8:48 PM, so plan your casts with that solunar timing in mind for maximum action, especially around dawn when Texas lakes come alive according to SolunarForecast.Water level’s low—down more than 9 feet—and holding fairly clear. That means fish are hanging tighter to structure and deeper holes, so take it slow when you work offshore brush piles and main lake points. Surface temps are running in the mid-60s, and with the forecast calling for stable, cool mornings and a slight breeze, you’ll want to bring layers as the bite heats up when the sun climbs.Recent weeks have seen some big sacks come out of Rayburn. Keith Combs, a local legend out of Huntington, Texas, just walked away with a three-day total of fifteen bass for 63 pounds—plenty of 4- to 7-pound fish, so the bigger bites are there if you target them right. Winning bags came from both offshore crankbaiting and shallow spinnerbait action, with bonus fish pulled from isolated stumps and hard gravel bars according to Major League Fishing press releases.Bass are the star, but the crappie bite has ticked up on deep timber and bridge pilings—mostly on small jigs and live minnows. Catfish are steady on cut shad fished in the river channels after those recent cold fronts.Top lures today:- Big single swimbaits- 1-ounce Strike King Bottom Dweller Spinnerbaits in blue glimmer- Magnum Squarebill crankbaits (Tennessee shad or chartreuse/blue)- Football jigs trailed with creature baits- Bladed jigs in chartreuse/white, especially if the wind picks up by afternoonLocal guides say you want to focus efforts on two tried-and-true hot spots. First up, the five fingers off Harvey Creek, where those schooling fish will push shad to the surface at sunrise. Second, fishing the old 147 bridge pilings and adjacent humps—prime area for deep fish stacking in low water.If you’re after numbers instead of size, pack up a finesse rig and head to the gravel bars on the southern end, where 2- to 3-pound fish are biting in schools. For those targeting trophies, stay patient and hit deep brush piles from 12 to 16 feet—use your electronics to scan for arcs, then drop a jig or big crankbait through the zone.Live bait’s always a safe bet—shiners and big nightcrawlers are putting cats and crappie on the stringer, but for heavy bass, stay with big, bold artificial presentations.Fish activity overall is rated “better” than average today, with a waxing crescent moon adding to the daytime bite. Remember, low lake levels mean some boat ramps are tricky—stick to well-marked launches, and be wary of underwater hazards, especially out past the creek mouths.That’ll wrap up this morning’s fishing report. Good luck out there—hit the breaks of Harvey Creek or cruise the bridge pilings, and you should find what you’re after. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for next week’s update.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Fishing action on **Lake Sam Rayburn** this Thursday, November 20, 2025, is defined by falling water levels, cooling temps, and fired-up fall fish movement. Right now, the lake is sitting about 8 feet below pool and dropping slow, so mind those humps and shallow ridges if you’re boating around out there. Water clarity is stained, and surface temps are hovering near 80 degrees as the week got started, but don’t be surprised if pockets dip into the upper 70s after last night’s cool breeze, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Pineywoods weekly report.**Sunrise was at 6:59 a.m., sunset hits at 5:21 p.m.** The day’s solunar major feeding windows are 6:56–8:56 a.m. and again from 7:24–9:24 p.m., based on SolunarForecast.com. We’re sitting right around first-quarter moon, so expect average to good fish activity, especially during those peak times.On the *bass* front: This is arguably the best time of year to chunk power baits shallow. Topwater frogs and senkos are scoring early in the grass, especially around flooded brush on major points and pockets. As the day warms, cranking slow along drains and ledges is putting solid fish in the boat. Carolina rigs and jigs are picking off those staging fish in 12–20 foot timber and on the edges of old river channels. Major League Fishing’s coverage from this season shows pros catching big limits on bladed jigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and Carolina rigs, especially around brush and wood on mid-lake humps and creek arms.*Crappie* are starting to bunch up with water temps dropping, schooling around standing timber and brush piles in 16–28 feet—right off creek channels and near the bridge pilings. Live minnows still produce, but if you want to get fancy, thread a large minnow onto a 1/16th ounce jig head or toss a small hand-tied jig in chartreuse or blue/white.The *catfish* bite is steady—blues and channel cats stacking up in deeper holes along the main river channel and coves. Fresh cut shad or punch bait is the ticket, especially on the downside of shallow flats with current. If you’re after a giant, try drifting main lake humps or anchor up by boulders where the bite’s been strongest.We’re seeing **hybrid stripers and white bass** pushing shad up on main lake points. Topwaters, slabs, and spoons in chrome or shad patterns are drawing fast action, especially during the morning feed. If they’re deep, try trolling a deep crankbait to trigger reaction bites.Recent catch reports are strong for slot-busting largemouth—multiple five-fish stringers over 25 pounds were weighed in this past weekend around the Caney Creek arm, and local guides are seeing consistent limits coming off main lake points and creek swings. Crappie limits are happening for those moving and hopping between deeper timber piles.**Top baits** this week:- Topwater frogs and popping baits (early on grass lines and in pockets)- Bladed jigs and deep-diving crankbaits (over submerged brush and creek channels)- Carolina rigs, senkos, and creature baits (on edges of timber and drains)- Chartreuse/blue hand-tied jigs or live minnows for crappie- Cut shad or punch bait for catfish- Chrome slabs or spoons for schooling white bass**Local hot spots** to try: - Up around the mouth of Mill Creek—shallow grass holds early bass, and deeper points are stacked with crappie.- The San Augustine Park area—bridges and midlake timber have been on fire for crappie and catfish.- Harvey Creek and Black Forest—shad schools mean fast white bass and feeding largemouth, especially on windy banks.Weather calls for light winds, cool mornings, and warming afternoons—bite should hold strong as long as you match the forage and fish the structure.Thanks for tuning in to your Sam Rayburn fishing report, folks. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update, and good luck out there—tight lines! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Mornin’ y’all, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for today, November 19th, 2025. The sun’s peekin’ over the trees, risin’ at 7:23 AM and settin’ at 6:12 PM, so you’ve got a good stretch of daylight to work with. The weather’s mild, with temps hoverin’ in the upper 60s to low 70s, and the skies are mostly clear—perfect for a day on the water. No tides to worry about here, but the solunar forecast says the best bite windows are from 2:13 AM to 4:13 AM and 2:37 PM to 4:37 PM, with a secondary window from 9:01 AM to 10:01 AM.Fish activity’s been steady, especially for largemouth bass. Just last week, Cody Pitt made headlines at Toledo Bend, which is close by, with a monster 13-6 largemouth and a five-fish limit of 39-15, but Sam Rayburn’s been holdin’ its own. Anglers are reportin’ good numbers of bass, with some real bruisers mixed in. Most of the big ones are comin’ from deeper water, 12 to 32 feet, but there’s still action up shallow, especially around points and brush piles.The best lures right now? Football jigs, like the V&M Pacemaker trailed with a V&M J-Bug, are workin’ wonders for those deep fish. Crankbaits, especially the Strike King 6XD and 10XD, are gettin’ bites too. If you’re lookin’ for finesse, the spybait’s been a hot ticket, especially in clearer water. Aaron Martens swears by the Duo Realis Spinbait 80 and 78 Alpha, fished slow and steady on a medium spinning rod with 5- to 6-pound fluorocarbon. It’s a killer when the fish are scattered or the water’s calm.For bait, stick with live shad or crawfish if you’re wantin’ to go natural. But if you’re after the big ones, don’t be afraid to throw a big jig or crankbait. The bass are hungry, and they’re not shy about chasin’ something with a little flash.Hot spots? Try the main lake points near the Umphrey Family Pavilion, where the water drops off quick and there’s plenty of cover. The back of coves and creek channels are also worth a look, especially if you’re fishin’ early or late in the day.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local fishing reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Lake Sam Rayburn’s showing her true fall colors today, y’all. With the chill settling in, anglers hit the water this morning greeted by a crisp southeast breeze and patchy clouds. The sunrise was at 6:39 AM, and we’re looking at daylight fading out around 8:04 PM. Temps started off near 52°F, warming into the mid-60s by lunch, while last night’s cold front left the water a bit stained—perfect for November bass action.Solunar tables give us major activity from 1:45 to 3:45 AM, then again from 2:17 to 4:17 PM, with minor feeding spurts around 7:17-8:17 AM and late at night. The moon’s in a thin crescent, which means bass are less likely to feed all night and more likely to get hungry during the high sun. Low water levels—almost 7 feet down from pool according to local reports—mean fish are holding tight on creek ledges and the deeper sides of structure with easy nearby access to shallow cover.Recent catches from tournament crews show big largemouths pushing past 8 pounds coming from grass edges and submerged timber. Crappie are stacking up around brush piles in 18-25 foot water. Folks dropping minnows and small jigs are pulling limits before noon. Bass fishing is definitely still hot, with several boats hauling double-digit limits just yesterday in pre-practice for the winter trail. Word around the ramp is that the best action’s happening mid-lake, close to Harvey Creek and Five Fingers, as well as north end pockets off the Black Forest.Best lure choice this week? The pros and most locals have relied on half-ounce chrome or sexy shad lipless crankbaits, bounced off hydrilla points and ditches. If the bite’s slow, switch to Carolina rigs or a big, dark-colored jig—brown or green pumpkin with a Sweet Beaver trailer is the all-day favorite for skipping and pitching under docks and around blowdowns. Reaction Innovations or Strike King plastics are good picks, and most folks are running at least 20-pound fluorocarbon to muscle those chunky bass out from heavy cover. If you’re after crappie, go with small white/pink tube jigs or live minnows.Keep an eye on winds picking up later, maybe pushing some baitfish into coves. Afternoon sun has warmed shallow flats just enough to draw in roaming bass, so target anywhere near the main creek channels with quick drop-offs and some living grass. For bank or kayak anglers, the Buck Bay and Mill Creek areas have given up good numbers of schooling sand bass and occasional hybrids with jigging spoons and small swimbaits.Hot spots today are:- Harvey Creek: steady bass bites at grass lines and standing timber.- Five Fingers: productive for crappie on brush, good largemouth up against the creek channel turns.Big bass roam these waters and with the lake down, the fish are relating tight to cover—bring your best skipping cast for dock fish and don’t be shy throwing that jig into the thick stuff.Thanks for tuning in to your Sam Rayburn fishing report here with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for all your lake news, hot baits, and fish stories.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
# Sam Rayburn Fishing Report - November 17, 2025Well hey there, folks. Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning report from Lake Sam Rayburn. We're looking at some solid fishing conditions today, so let's dive right in.**The Conditions**Sun's coming up at 6:48 this morning and we're looking at a sunset around 5:30. The lake is running a bit low right now—about seven feet down from normal pool—but don't let that discourage you. The fish are still biting, and Big Sam's been producing some serious action.**What's Been Biting**Just last week, we had the Toyota Series opener out here and let me tell you, the fishing was on fire. Brody Campbell absolutely dominated with bags in the upper 20s both days fishing offshore with minnows. We're talking 5-inch Z-Man Jerk ShadZ and Deps Sakamata Shads on 3/8-ounce heads. Kaden Mueck threw down a 28-pound bag on the final day using that same Sakamata Shad setup, and he also ran a Neko rig with Zoom Trick Worms in junebug.The umbrella rig's been a star player too. Guys like Cole Moore and Dakota Ebare were throwing Strike King Rage Swimmers in Carolina chrome, getting results on those offshore drains. For shallow water cranking, a Strike King 6XD worked magic. And here's the thing—lipless crankbaits in shallow grass have been producing quality fish as well.**Species and Tackle**Largemouth bass are the main event, and the state record sits at 16.80 pounds. We've also got solid crappie and catfish populations out here. The all-tackle catfish records show we've got some serious blue cats running over 83 pounds, flatheads just over 84, and channel cats pushing 12 pounds.**Where to Go**Focus on those offshore drains with bait present—not a ton of bait, just small pods. If the wind's cranking, get shallow around any timber or brush piles. The morning shallow bite on drains and hard spots with a jerkbait is legitimate right now, then transition to minnow work later in the day.**Your Tackle Box**Rig up with 10-12 pound braid and a 10-12 pound fluoro leader for your minnow work. For umbrella rigs, go with 20-25 pound fluoro. Rod-wise, you're looking at 7-foot setups for most applications, but grab something in the 7-6 to 7-10 range depending on your preference.Thanks for tuning in, folks. Make sure you subscribe for more Rayburn reports and Texas fishing intel. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Howdy y’all, Artificial Lure here with your November 16th fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas!We’re heading out to a classic East Texas fall morning—cool, crisp, and a light haze hugging the water early on. The mercury’s been starting near 52 and warming up to the upper 60s by late afternoon, with a gentle north breeze most of the day. The skies are mostly clear, so bring your shades and a thermos of coffee for that sunrise bite.Sunrise was at 6:45 AM and we’ll see the sunset slip behind the pines at 5:22 PM tonight. That gives you over eleven and a half hours to chase your limit. The solunar tables are pointing to the best fish activity right around 7:50 to 8:50 this morning and 9:05 to 10:05 tonight, with the moon about 10% into its waxing crescent—so don’t overlook an evening bite if you’re able to stay on the water.Now for what you care about—how’s the fishing? Rayburn’s been living up to its name as one of the best bass lakes in the country, and according to local guides and the Rayburn Roundup report, the fall pattern’s in full swing. Early risers have been killing it with topwater as the sun comes up, working walking baits and poppers over grass flats and points—expect some heart-stopping explosions from decent-sized largemouths.Once that sun’s up, switch to reaction baits like chatterbaits and lipless cranks, especially around hydrilla beds and creek drains. Soft plastics—Texas rigs and Carolina rigs—are getting munched, especially in the deeper edge grass and the timber in 10 to 18 feet. Don’t forget to try out the spybait technique if the lake slicks off: Aaron Martens and others have been swearing by a Duo Realis Spinbait on a slow, steady retrieve. Rayburn’s clear water in some pockets makes this bite deadly in late fall.Recent catches have been healthy, with several five-fish bags in the 20- to 25-pound range in club tournaments last weekend, and one local hammer even landed a 9-pound kicker on a big jig out of the Black Forest. Crappie are getting more active on brush piles in 16-24 feet—minnows and small jigs are working. Catfish are still coming off river channel bends on cut bait.As for best baits right now, your hot picks are:- White and shad-patterned walking topwaters just after dawn.- Red or craw-colored lipless crankbaits in the grass.- Green pumpkin or watermelon soft plastics for pitching timber or working the edge of grass lines.- Spybaits in shad colors when it’s calm and clear—especially late morning to midday.- Traditional jigs for those big-mama largemouths on stumps and brush.Top hot spots this week are the Needmore Point flats at sunrise and the Five Fingers Creek area as the sun gets higher—both are holding big schools of bait and active bass.That’s the scoop for this beautiful East Texas Sunday—lots of bites to be had if you keep moving and match your presentation to the conditions. Don’t forget to pack some patience, a few extra layers, and always keep safety first.Thanks for tuning in to your Sam Rayburn fishing report. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss what’s biting, what’s new, and where the fish are moving. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI