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Archived report. Published April 4, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
FreshwaterTexas · Sam Rayburn Reservoir· April 4, 2026Hot bite

Sam Rayburn Bass in Post-Spawn Transition

Bass moving off beds and staging on nearby structure. Secondary points and submerged timber holding good numbers of fish.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
72°F
Water temp · 7-day
Third Quarter
Moon phase
Tide / flow
Warm and muggy, chance of afternoon storms, 84°F
Weather

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What's biting

Active
Largemouth Bass
Crankbaits on secondary points
Hot
White Bass
Roadrunner jigs
Active
Crappie
Minnows around brush

What's next

Transition period — fish are between beds and summer patterns. Key on the 8-12 foot range. White bass are schooling on the surface in the river arms — follow the birds.

Context

Sam Rayburn was named Bassmaster Magazine's #1 bass lake in America in 2024.

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