Texas Fish Report
Trout continue to be distributed widely
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-11-2025
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Over Free Fishing Weekend anglers at Howard averaged about 0.5 rainbow trout per hour of fishing. Most of the trout were 9-13 inches in length, but about ¼ of the fish caught were larger trout between 14 and 17 inches in length. Bait fishing and trolling produced fish. Larger trout were caught on Powerbait fished on the bottom, a red wedding ring with nightcrawler slowly trolled behind a small diver, and on a trolled Kastmaster. Trolling a small black and yellow panther martin spinner caught some trout, as did casting a green tiger spinner from shore.
Trout continue to be distributed widely around the reservoir. Numerous trout were jumping at last weekends' insect hatch.
With the higher water this year bank anglers can fish from the jetty again and can have success fishing floating bait or nightcrawlers off the bottom, casting lures, or fishing with bait below a bobber. A universal access fishing platform is available near the end of the jetty.
Remember to remove all vegetation from gear, boots and boats before leaving Howard Prairie.
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