| Lake Sam Rayburn Texas (TX), also known as Big | | | | about any Stick Bait will produce good results. |
| Sam, is 15 miles north of Jasper Texas and is located | | | | Crappie fishing is great just about year around on |
| in the Angelina National Forest. Known for its great | | | | minnows or jigs. During the spawn, target shallow |
| bass fishing, it is also the Pro's choice for numerous | | | | water grass areas. At other times, Crappie is normally |
| fishing tournaments. Predominant Fish Species: | | | | found in deeper water in creek beds and brush piles. |
| Largemouth bass, Crappie, Catfish White, & | | | | Lake Sam Rayburn Texas Is located on the Angelina |
| hybrid striped bass. | | | | River. Lake Pool level is 164.4 ft mls with a fluctuation |
| Largemouth Bass are more active during the fall, | | | | average of 10 ft annually. The normal lake water is |
| winter and spring months due to the cooler weather. | | | | clear to off color in the north end. Lake Sam Rayburn |
| Fish are active much longer during daylight hours and | | | | has a surface area of 114,500 acres, with a maximum |
| are normally found in shallow water early morning and | | | | depth of 80 ft. |
| late afternoon for active fish, spinner baits and crank | | | | In conclusion: Fishermen come from far and wide to |
| baits are most fishermen's choice. A variety of | | | | fish Sam Rayburn Lake. In addition to great Bass |
| watermelon green plastic worms seems to work well | | | | fishing, there is an abundance of Crappie which |
| during the hotter months fished in grass. Early | | | | makes Lake Sam Rayburn the perfect fishing trip for |
| morning top water baits are just about anything that | | | | the whole family. |
| floats. Normally Poppers, Prop Baits, Flukes, or just | | | | |