Texas Fishing Reports

The Colorado River's USGS gauge (site 08158000) clocked 499 cfs on June 16, reflecting stable outflow from the Highland Lake chain as Travis, LBJ, and Buchanan transition firmly into summer. Direct on-the-water intel for these three reservoirs was sparse this cycle, so conditions draw on broader Texas fishing signals. Wired 2 Fish covers the catfish spawn this week, noting that early-summer staging moves big fish into the shallows while the reliable bottom bite temporarily fades — a pattern anglers on the Highland Lakes should recognize right now. Bass have completed their post-spawn recovery and are shifting offshore: Tactical Bassin's June content spotlights wobble-head jigs and deep-diving crankbaits for reaching fish on deeper summer structure. Lone Star Outdoor News — Fishing notes that rainbow trout season is closing out statewide, redirecting Texas freshwater attention squarely onto warm-water species. The new moon tonight adds a subtle edge for low-light morning sessions.

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Lake Fork Trophy Bass reported in May that post-spawn bass across East Texas are in peak feeding mode, moving freely "from shallow to deep" as they replenish after the spawn. That transition is carrying into mid-June on Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn, where early summer patterns are now establishing themselves. The Sabine River system is running at 2,420 cfs at USGS gauge 08030500 as of June 16, a moderate flow that keeps Toledo Bend's upper reaches fishable without major staining concerns. Tactical Bassin's June breakdown points to offshore bass as the primary target, with the wobble head jig paired with a shaky head worm as a reliable one-two punch when fish have backed off the bank. On The Water's post-spawn guide similarly notes that finesse presentations outperform power fishing as bass regroup on deeper structure. With today's New Moon, low-light windows at dawn and dusk should be the most productive periods for topwater and reaction baits.

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Water at USGS gauge 08211200 is reading 79°F, and that summer warmth is powering aggressive feeding across Texas freshwater. North Texas Catfish Guide is reporting exceptional blue catfish action on Eagle Mountain Lake near Fort Worth, where near-full pool levels and fresh inflows have fish moving and biting fast. The guide notes June trips are producing easy limits of quality blue catfish, with multiple 30-pound-plus fish showing up in recent boat sessions — calling this one of the best windows of the year. Channel catfish are also in the mix, biting well across the lake. White bass have moved into the main lake on Eagle Mountain, offering a secondary target for open-water anglers. The New Moon this week typically tightens feeding windows around dawn and dusk, so early-morning launches and evening anchors are worth building into your plan. Conditions look favorable across North Texas freshwater through mid-June.

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Texas Fish & Game Magazine's feature on chasing redfish on Lower Laguna Madre flats this season confirms the shallow-water fishery remains a signature draw, with fly anglers targeting tailing and cruising reds in the hypersaline shallows stretching south toward South Padre Island. On the water this week, TexasFishingTips logged a June 11 captain's report from Capt. Kevin Navid covering Baffin Bay and the Laguna Madre area, representing the most current local intel available as of this report. Tournament activity at Port Mansfield Harbor stays strong: Lone Star Outdoor News reports the Getaway Lodge Reel Lifesaver Invitational sent 10 boats out under gray, overcast skies this past weekend, with Johnson claiming the Grand Champion title. Lone Star Outdoor News also flags summer sharks picking up along the Texas coast and whiting running well, consistent with the mid-June transition now in full swing. No buoy or gauge readings were available; anglers should confirm current water temps locally before launching.

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A group fishing out of Eagle Point Fishing Camp made a run to the Galveston jetties recently and came home with speckled trout, black drum, and redfish on live shrimp, per the Galveston Daily News Reel Report: a concrete indicator that bay species are cooperating as mid-June conditions settle in. Fishing proved best during lighter morning winds, with breezes stiffening by midday through the weekend. The ongoing STAR Tournament has already confirmed red-tag redfish catches in Galveston Bay waters, underscoring that reds are active and showing well. Lone Star Outdoor News reports summer sharks are picking up along the Texas coast, and whiting are running in force: one report called it prime fish-fry season. Offshore, Sport Fishing Mag notes Gulf amberjack are crushing topwater lures over deep-water wrecks this time of year. No buoy water temperature readings are available this cycle; anglers should check NOAA buoys for current conditions before heading out.

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At nearby Canyon Lake, levels have climbed to 886.46 feet — a full eight feet above where they stood this time last year, per My Canyon Lake Fishing — a signal that water conditions across the Hill Country chain are running stronger than recent summers. TPWD briefly paused its weekly fishing reports while rolling out a new format, per My Canyon Lake Fishing, so local sources are your best current reference. The new moon on June 15 sets up a prime low-light window for topwater bass before the Texas summer heat locks fish down on deeper structure. Tactical Bassin recommends swing-head jigs and tube baits for June largemouth holding on main-lake points, while early topwater walks at dawn remain productive before the sun climbs. Lone Star Outdoor News notes that Rio Grande cichlids are drawing attention as a summer freshwater target now that rainbow trout season has closed. No USGS gauge readings are available for Travis, LBJ, or Buchanan at this time.

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Lake Fork Trophy Bass's May 2026 report signals a seasonal shift that Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn anglers should recognize: the spawn is winding down and largemouth bass are replenishing themselves across a wide range of depths. Per that report, 'you can catch big bass fishing just about any way you'd like to from shallow to deep' as fish disperse from the beds and chase bait in earnest. Tactical Bassin highlights swing-head jigs and wobble heads as reliable early-summer producers for offshore bass, while Wired 2 Fish recommends dialing crankbait depth based on where fish are staging: shallow cover in the morning, deeper structure as the sun climbs. The New Moon today reduces lunar pressure and can sharpen dawn bite windows. No USGS gauge data was available for this report cycle; anglers should check local marina boards for current lake-level status at Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn before launching.

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The North Texas Catfish Guide reports Eagle Mountain Lake is nearly full heading into mid-June 2026, with fresh water inflows pushing blue catfish into an aggressive feeding mode. Per the guide, fish are actively moving through the water column, and once you locate them, the action can be fast: limits of blue catfish are coming regularly, with quality fish in the mix. Channel catfish are biting well alongside the blues, and white bass have been spotted working the main lake. Tonight's new moon creates favorable low-light conditions for night catfishing, typically one of the best windows of the summer for targeting big blues. Lone Star Outdoor News notes that Rio Grande cichlids are drawing attention from freshwater anglers now that the rainbow trout season has wrapped. No USGS gauge data was available for this cycle; check local lake levels before heading out.

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The Highland Lakes (Travis, LBJ, and Buchanan) are firmly in summer mode as of mid-June, with bass behavior shifting to the thermal-stratification patterns that define Texas reservoir fishing through the hottest months. No water temperature reading is available from our gauges this cycle, but mid-June conditions in the Hill Country routinely push surface temps into the upper 80s, sending largemouth and striped bass off the shallows and onto offshore structure by midday. The Colorado River at Austin (USGS gauge 08158000) is recording 700 cfs, reflecting moderate Highland Lakes system releases. Wired 2 Fish notes that summer bass success hinges on targeting fish shallow at dawn, then following them to deep structure as the sun loads the water column. Tactical Bassin specifically calls out the wobble-head jig and shaky-head worm as a reliable June one-two punch for offshore bass, a pattern that translates well to the chain's submerged creek channels and points. The New Moon this weekend may suppress topwater surface activity but opens productive feeding windows around low-light transitions.

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Lake Fork Trophy Bass reports that East Texas bass are in a robust post-spawn feeding cycle for 2026, describing May as 'outstanding' with fish catchable 'from shallow to deep' as they replenish after the spawn. That same summer feeding pattern is now fully underway on Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn heading into mid-June. The Sabine River system is running at 1,980 cfs per USGS gauge 08030500, a moderate summer reading that should keep the upper reservoir arms in decent shape without significant water-clarity issues. No water temperature reading was available in today's dataset, but midsummer East Texas conditions typically push surface temps into the low-to-mid 80s°F. With the New Moon on June 14, low ambient light favors shallow dawn bites before bass drop to ledges and points by mid-morning. Wired 2 Fish notes summer bass shift from shallow early feeders to deep-structure fish once the sun climbs, a transition that defines the daily June rhythm on both Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn.

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With the Colorado River gauging 454 cfs at Austin (USGS gauge 08158000) and nearby Hill Country reservoirs sitting roughly eight feet above their year-ago levels per My Canyon Lake Fishing, mid-June conditions across Lake Travis, LBJ, and Buchanan point to a classic early-summer transition. Note that TPWD has paused its weekly fishing reports pending a format change (My Canyon Lake Fishing), leaving anglers to lean on regional sources for current intel. Wired 2 Fish notes that summer bass split between pre-dawn topwater on shallow flats and a pull to deep offshore structure once the sun climbs, making timing the primary variable right now. Tactical Bassin spotlights swing-head jigs and wobble heads as the early-summer go-to technique, with deep-diving crankbaits covering the midday offshore bite. Tonight's new moon sets up the darkest sky of the month, a window that typically extends low-light feeding activity for bass and white bass into the first couple hours after sunrise.

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Water at USGS gauge 08211200 on the Nueces River has climbed to 87°F, signaling full summer conditions across Texas freshwater. On Eagle Mountain Lake near Fort Worth, North Texas Catfish Guide is flagging May and June as one of the best windows of the year. The lake is nearly at full pool, fresh inflows are pushing fish into active feeding mode, and the guide reports fish are moving and biting fast when you get on them. The June 2024 pattern from the same guide saw limits of blue catfish, channel catfish, and white bass on most trips, and current conditions closely mirror that setup. The new moon this weekend removes surface light, which typically favors catfish during dawn, dusk, and overnight windows. Bass anglers should plan early starts. At 87°F, largemouth will typically hold shallow at first light before pulling to deep structure as the sun climbs.

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