Sam Rayburn Reservoir (TX)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Sam Rayburn Reservoir?

With over 114,000 acres of water and over 600 miles of shoreline Sam Rayburn Lake offers some of the best fishing and boating activities in Eastern Texas. In 2018 Bassmaster named Sam Rayburn as the best bass fishing lake in the United States. Not surprisingly, the most popular sport fish in Sam Rayburn is largemouth bass, along with catfish, and crappie while white bass and sunfish opportunities are also available. Fish can be found hiding or hunting on weed edges and through the variable contours including submerged humps and channels. With largemouth bass and crappies seeking shallow areas during cooler months and moving to mid-lake structure and brush piles in the hot summer months anglers can change styles and techniques depending on water temperatures and season. With relatively clear water in portions of the reservoir natural looking tackle colors are commonly recommended. Texas Parks and Wildlife

Q: What is Sam Rayburn Reservoir's size, depth, and clarity?

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is a 111760.45 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Sam Rayburn Reservoir?

Sam Rayburn Reservoir contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish.

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Sam Rayburn Reservoir Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

74 Reports on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

34 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Colby Arnold
Silver Ambassador
3/18/23
61° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Worming)
- Structure
  Stumps
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Worming) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Stumps)
Slow day of fishing, but the majority of our fish came off a Texas rigging a black trick worm and flipping to the base of trees/stumps.
Colby recommended this gear for Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX
Hotbait
Zoom Trick Worm Black / 6 1/2"
$6.19
Gamakatsu Superline EWG Hook 3/0 / 5 Pack
$4.49
Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
$15.79
Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1
$269.99
Jared Crye
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Fishing rip rap on bridges caught a few fishing throwing a jackhammer
Jared recommended this gear for Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX
Hotbait
Z-Man Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Bhite Delight
$15.99
Yamamoto Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck
Out of Stock
Jared Crye
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Frogs/Toads
- Structure
  Flooded Brush
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Frogs/Toads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Flooded Brush)
Frog bites on Rayburn were few and far between but we did manage to land one for the day. Throwing the frog way back in the flooded brush and most of the time they would hit it and miss it... Read More
Jared recommended this gear for Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX
Hotbait
Booyah Poppin Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"
Out of Stock

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Top ProductsReported on Sam Rayburn Reservoir for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

5" Senko Worm Watermelon w/ Red and Green / 5"

Hotbait

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Watermelon w/ Red and Green / 5"

3 Fishing Reports

3 Techniques Reported

$7.49

Hotbait

Bill Lewis

Original Rat-L-Trap Red Crawfish / 3"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$7.39

Booyah

One Knocker Rayburn Red / 2 1/2"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$7.49

Hotbait

Santone Lures

Texas Finesse Jig 2 Pack PB&J / 5/16 oz

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$6.29

SPRO

RkCrawler 55 MD Crankbait Green Craw / 2 1/4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$11.19

Strike King

Rage Craw Big Tex / 4"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$5.99

HotbaitOn Sale

Zoom

Trick Worm Green Pumpkin Green / 6 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$4.49~~$6.19~~

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

Best Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$15.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Zoom

Super Fluke White / 5 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.19

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

HotbaitBest Seller

Roboworm

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.79

PowerBait The General Green Pumpkin / 5 1/4"

Hotbait

Berkley

PowerBait The General Green Pumpkin / 5 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$5.99

Best Seller

Z-Man

RaZor ShadZ Green Pumpkin / 4 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.99

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait Elegy Bone / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait Elegy Bone / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

Shadalicious Swimbait 4 1/2" / Blue Gizzard

Hotbait

Strike King

Shadalicious Swimbait 4 1/2" / Blue Gizzard

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$9.99

Gene Larew

Biffle HardHead 5/16 oz / 3/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$5.79

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Bhite Delight

Hotbait

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Bhite Delight

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck

Best Seller

Yamamoto

Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$6.49

Poppin Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

Hotbait

Booyah

Poppin Pad Crasher Frog Leopard Frog / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$7.29

Hotbait

6th Sense

Stroker Craw Nirvana / 3 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.99

6th Sense

Divine Swimbait 3.8" / Pro Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.99

On Sale

Zoom

Brush Hog Green Pumpkin / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.49~~$6.29~~

Hotbait

6th Sense

Divine Swim Jig 1/4 oz / Shad Ice

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Missile Baits

D Bomb 25 Pack Green Pumpkin / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$15.99

Hotbait

Z-Man

Finesse WormZ 7" / Coppertreuse

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$3.99

Bill Lewis

MR-6 Crankbait Rayburn Red Craw / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$8.19

6th Sense

Quake Delta Craw / 2 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$9.99

Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Silver Dolla / 4 3/8"

Hotbait

Berkley

Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Silver Dolla / 4 3/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Megabass

Ito Vision 110+1 Jerkbait GP Sexy Shad / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$24.99

3.25" Finesse Slammer 3 1/4" / Smallie Magic

HotbaitOn Sale

Xzone Lures

3.25" Finesse Slammer 3 1/4" / Smallie Magic

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$3.74~~$4.99~~

4.5" Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 4 1/2"

Hotbait

Roboworm

4.5" Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 4 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.49

Cumberland Pro Lures

Football Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$3.29

Cumberland Pro Lures

Apex Underspin 1/2 oz / White Chartreuse w/Gold

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$7.19

Strike King

5XD Crystal Shad / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$6.79

Best Seller

Reaction Innovations

Sweet Beaver Green Pumpkin / 4 1/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$5.49

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Pro Blue Red Pearl / 3.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$6.49

Hotbait

Strike King

KVD 300 Jerkbait Citrus Shad / 4 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$9.99

Other Top Reported Products

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

3 Fishing Reports

3 Techniques Reported

$26.99

Mustad

KVD Elite Triple Grip Treble Hook #4

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$6.49

Mustad

Grip-Pin Max Flipping Hook 2/0

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$7.49

Woo! Tungsten

Nail Weight 3/64 oz

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$5.49

Best Seller

The O' Wacky Tool

The O-Wacky Tool Replacement Rings #9

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$2.09

Shimano

Curado DC Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$269.99

Best Seller

PowerPro

Braid 30lb / Moss Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$18.50

Smackdown Braided Line 15lb / Flash Green / 150 Yards

Seaguar

Smackdown Braided Line 15lb / Flash Green / 150 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$29.99

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$15.79

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$209.99

Hayabusa

FPP Straight Shank Hook 2/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.19

Daiwa

Tatula SV Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$209.99

Best Seller

Owner

Cover Shot Worm Hook 1/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$5.79

Gamakatsu

Superline EWG Hook 3/0 / 5 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$4.49

Sunline

Assassin FC 20lb / 225 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$19.99

Lew's

Tournament Pro Speed Spool LFS Casting Reel Right / 8.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$199.99

St. Croix

Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$315.00

AFTCO

Hydronaut Insulated Bib Large / Gun Metal

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$278.99

AFTCO

Reaper Hooded Sweatshirt Large / Charcoal Heather

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$78.99

Karbonate 26" Measuring Board 26" / Yellow

Best Seller

Ketch

Karbonate 26" Measuring Board 26" / Yellow

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$32.99

Best Seller

Ketch

Kayak Tournament ID Bracket for Ketch Measuring Boards Standard

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$26.99

Garmin

ECHOMAP UHD 93sv 9" / U.S. LakeVü G3 / GT56UHD-TM

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$1199.99

Garmin

Panoptix LiveScope Plus System with GLS 10 and LVS34 Transducer LiveScope Plus System with GLS 10 and LVS34 Transducer

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$1699.99

Seaguar

Tatsu Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$41.99

Woo! Tungsten

Wacky Jig 1/8 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$6.29

Daiwa

J-Braid Grand x8 15lb / 300 Yards / Chartreuse

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$32.99

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 10lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$21.99

Daiwa

Legalis LT Spinning Reel 3000D-C / 5.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$79.99

Mustad

Ultra Point Dropshot Hook #2

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$2.99

BassTEK

Tungsten Free Weight 1/2 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$6.79

St. Croix

Bass X Spinning Rods 7'1" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$125.00

Hotbait

Owner

Jungle Flipping Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$8.49

Matt Luna Fishing

Matt Luna Lead Dropshot Weights 1/4 oz / 10 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.99

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Choose a top technique based upon Sam Rayburn Reservoir Reports filed by local anglers.

Drop Shot 15%

Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) 15%

Bladed Jigs 12%

Wacky Rigs 12%

Hard Jerkbaits 9%

Lipless Crankbaits 6%

Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') 6%

Texas Rigs (Worming) 6%

Blade Baits 3%

Finesse Jigs 3%

Frogs/Toads 3%

Neko Rigs 3%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) 3%

Structure Jigs 3%

Swim Jigs 3%

Sam Rayburn Reservoir (TX)Fishing Reports

Sam Rayburn Reservoir Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Worming) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Stumps)

Colby recommended this gear for Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)

Jared recommended this gear for Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Frogs/Toads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Flooded Brush)

Jared recommended this gear for Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX

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Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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