Usair Airlines - South Sam Rayburn Lake Fishing Report

It is known for big bass tournaments throughout the spring and fishermen come from across the country to fish Lake Sam Rayburn. The lake is one of the largest impounded reservoirs in Texas, located 15 miles north of Jasper Texas in Jasper County.

And is approximately 65 miles in length north to south. With a maximum depth of 80 ft, 500 acres, it has a surface area of 114. The normal lake water is clear to off color in the north end and more stained in the south part of the lake. The Lake is located on the Angelina River and pool level is 164.4 ft mls with a fluctuation average of 10 ft annually.

Keep yourself up to date about the latest fishing activity so you can be at the right place to bag your limit of fish.

Try crank baits and white spinner baits, on extended points on the south end of the lake. Try casting under boat docks in some of the marinas and in back of coves during the spring spawn. Use watermelon soft plastic worms in 8' to 10 feet of water in the spring. If you are fishing over Hydrilla grass. Use crank baits and buzz baits in many of the finger coves, here are some good baits to use: On the south end.

Channel catfish are good year-round when using cut shad or smelly bait. Crappie fishing is good most of the year using live minnows or soft plastic crappie baits.

Make your plans and bookings early in the year because of the popularity of this lake. In conclusion: Lake Sam Rayburn offers the fishing trip of a lifetime.