Texas Fish Report

Catfish which are currently enjoying the warm Summer temperatures can be found throughout the lake. Phaykhily Saykham caught a 12.05# blue cat on a nightcrawler Thursday in Oakvale Cove. Kenny Smith of San Marcos weighed in a 4.25# channel catfish caught on a piece of hot dog at the West Buoy Line. The best baits for catfish are cut mackerel or chicken liver and either end of the lake is a good location. Stop by the ranger station for a doughbait recipe that works well for both catfish and carp.

The bass fishing has been decent with the best results coming in the early mornings and late afternoons. Shad raps, crawdads, and dark colored plastics are all good baits. Bass can most often be found lingering around submerged rock piles.

Each morning there is a small window of opportunity for catching crappie sometimes it lasts twenty minutes other times several hours. Jigs when worked vigorously appear to be outperforming the live bait. Live golden shiners and crappie jigs is what works best with the crappie who prefer the cover of shade or the protection of submerged trees in which to hide.