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Caddo Lake is a cypress swamp lake on the Louisiana line with bass, chain pickerel and bowfin.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Caddo Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Caddo Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Caddo Lake and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Caddo Lake, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Caddo Lake lake details
| Access | Caddo Lake State Park and Uncertain. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 170 ft |
| Nearest town | Karnack, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bowfin, crappie |
| Regulations | Caddo crosses into Louisiana. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Caddo Lake State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Easy to get lost in the bayous. Follow the boat roads. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Marshall, take State Highway 43 north to Karnack.