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Lake Texoma on the Texas-Oklahoma line is one of the best striped bass lakes in the country.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Lake Texoma that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Lake Texoma 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 Lake Texoma and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Texoma, 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.
Lake Texoma lake details
| Access | Ramps and parks on both sides of the lake. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 615 ft |
| Nearest town | Denison, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth, white bass |
| Regulations | A Lake Texoma license or the right state license is needed. 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 | Eisenhower State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Big, windy water. Check which state's waters you are in. |
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 Dallas, take US-75 north to Denison.