Partly cloudy. Hot. High near 100F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
Mainly clear. Low 77F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Athens — FAIR. Water clear; 86-90 degrees; 0.89 feet below. Fishing is fair while the fish are lethargic and slow to bite. Bass continue to be slow with some schooling action early and late in the day by the dam and marina. Topwater lures and weightless flukes are working well.
Caddo — SLOW. Water stained; 79 degrees; 0.20 feet high. Caddo has a good summer bite right now. Look for the shad in the river systems and the bayous to find some bass schooling action, or fish stacked around the points and turns in the creek systems. Shaky head, dropshots, crankbaits or Carolina rigs are working.
Fork — GOOD. Water Stained; 81 degrees; 6.75 feet low. Lake Fork crappie fishing is still as hot as the temperature. Seeing lots of fish on the usual structures around the lake in 13-23 feet.
Jacksonville — FAIR. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 0.88 feet below. Largemouth bass are fair ledges and between docks with Texas or Carolina rigged worms. Crappie are fair on main lake brush piles and structure with minnows and jigs.
Palestine — GOOD. Water lightly stained; 83 degrees; 1.25 feet low. Fishing is similar but the heat will have you and the fish seeking shade. Bass are good on topwaters early with a yellow magic, transitioning to Carolina rigs with watermelon red worms, or big brush hawgs. Crappie are good in 16-24 feet of water on brush piles with chartreuse jigs and near the 155 bridge.
Sam Rayburn — GOOD. Water stained; 89 degrees; 3.32 feet low. Fishing will look similar while the Texas heat warms the water. Best success at daybreak and in the evenings. Dock fishing is good for catfish, perch and a few bass. Bass are good early morning with topwaters over grass transitioning to points with Carolina rigs and big crankbaits midday. White bass are good in the lake off points with chrome jigs. Crappie are good on brush piles with live minnows. Bluegill are mixed in with the crappie biting on worms. Catfish are in creek channels off ledges in 15 feet of water and 30 feet of water near the bridges. Navigate with caution as stumps are surfacing. Report by Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.
Toledo Bend — FAIR. Water stained; 81-83 degrees; 3.25 feet low. The water level is 168.9 with both generators running from 1-7:00 p.m. Water temperature at the Dam is 81-82 degrees with surface temperature around 83. The back feeder creeks are clear, and the main lake is clear with no rain again this week. Bass are in the same pattern with early morning topwater bite with topwater baits like Pop Rs, tiny torpedoes, buzz baits, popping frogs, flukes, and spooks. Then mid-morning as the fish go deeper to 12-30 feet of water transition to 8-12 inch ribbon tail worms in plum apple, June bug, or June bug red. Carolina rigs for bass have been working with four or six inch worms in chartreuse/pepper and Tequila Sunrise. Black bass, yellow bass, and catfish are in the main lake biting vertical jigging spoons in 1/2 ounce or 3/4 ounce from War Eagle and Cotton Cordell in chrome or gold in deep water creek channels and ridges. Crappie, bream and yellow bass are still holding in the brush piles and lay downs in 15-25 feet of water. Crappie are biting best on live minnows and crappie jigs on T-Bend’s favorite colors like monkey milk, blue ice, and T-shad. and live minnows. Summer is here with triple digit weather, so remember to wear light clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. When on the water it is important to stay hydrated so that you do not experience heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Remember to always keep your life jacket on while on the water, and to fasten the engine kill switch lanyard to your person when operating a motorized vessel on the water. Play it safe on the water, always inform your loved ones or a friend of your expected return time to port or home. Good luck and tight lines! Report from Captain Steve (Scooby) Stubbe, Mudfish Adventures LLC, Mudfish Rod Shop, Kayak Sales, Fishing Guide Service & Rod Repair.
Tyler — GOOD. Water lightly stained; 85 degrees; 1.30 feet below. In the full moon fishing is good. Bass are good early morning on topwater lures. Crappie are good in 16-20 feet of water on brush piles and submerged structures using live minnows. Bluegill are good mixed in with the crappie biting red worms and nightcrawlers.