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Sam Rayburn is the biggest lake entirely in Texas and one of the top largemouth lakes in the country.
Looking for the latest Sam Rayburn Reservoir fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
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Sam Rayburn Reservoir 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 Sam Rayburn Reservoir and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 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.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir lake details
| Access | Many public ramps and Corps parks. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 160 ft |
| Nearest town | Jasper, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, white bass |
| Regulations | 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 | Corps of Engineers parks |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Big water with lots of timber. |
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 Lufkin, take State Highway 103 east.