Texas fishing reports
579 reports for Texas — what's biting, water temps, and where to focus.
Texas Hill Country bass settle into the fall pattern
Gauge 08155500 on the Austin reach reads 72°F, and gauge 08170990 near Blanco shows 70°F. Gauge 08105891 reads 79°F. That spread is a useful guide to how the fish are likely to be set up. Cooling water is the seasonal shift that matters this week. Per Texas Fish & Game Magazine, October can produce monster Texas largemouth, as water temperatures cool and baitfish move into creeks and coves, which makes bass increasingly aggressive. Tactical Bassin (blog) adds that bass are schooling up and feeding on baitfish across lake types. Wired 2 Fish notes that Texas keeps fishing open water comfortably through winter, with the hot winter bass bite starting to build in fall.
Toledo Bend bass key on fall baitfish as water cools
Gauge readings from the Neches-Sabine region show water temperatures between 73 and 77°F, a cooling trend from summer highs that fits the fall transition. The Sabine River gauge 08030500 is moving 664 cfs. B.A.S.S. News reported a 32 pound, 14 ounce limit leading Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Toledo Bend Reservoir, a reminder of how much weight the lake can produce this time of year. Texas Fish & Game Magazine notes that October can produce big Largemouth Bass in Texas as baitfish move into creeks and coves and bass get more aggressive. Tactical Bassin (blog) adds that bass are schooling up and feeding on baitfish, and that anglers who are not getting bites should adapt quickly.
Redfish respond to artificials as fall tides turn on the Gulf
Gulf Coast water is holding between 74.5 and 77°F this morning, with NOAA CO-OPS station 8771450 reading 77°F, station 8771341 at 74.8°F and station 8772471 at 74.5°F. Coastal Angler Magazine's October game plan describes hungry inshore redfish that respond to artificial lures worked with the tide and around structure. Water this warm keeps fish comfortable and feeding, so tide timing matters more than temperature right now.
Warm water keeps redfish feeding inshore as October fades
Water along the lower Texas coast is still warm for late October. NOAA CO-OPS station 8779770 read 80.8°F at 5:00 UTC, and station 8775237 read 75.7°F. Warm readings like these keep inshore fish active and willing to chase. Coastal Angler Magazine's October game plan points anglers at hungry inshore redfish this month. It recommends artificial lures worked around tides, structure and the right retrieves. Texas Fish & Game Magazine also notes that cooling water, migrating baitfish and more frequent cold fronts are setting up some of the best coastal fishing of the year as October turns to November.
Texas bass settle into the fall feeding pattern
Fall is shaping up as a prime stretch for largemouth bass in Texas, per Texas Fish & Game Magazine, which notes that cooling water pushes baitfish into creeks and coves and makes bass more aggressive. Two USGS gauges in the area read 76°F at gauge 0821150305 and 74°F at gauge 08211200, with the second showing a modest 54.9 cfs. Those readings sit in a comfortable range for active bass, and Tactical Bassin describes bass schooling up on baitfish this time of year.
Hill Country bass settle into the fall transition
Gauge readings show water temperatures between 70 and 78°F across the Austin-area gauges this week, with USGS gauge 08155500 at 72°F on 19 cfs and gauge 08170990 at 70°F with no measurable flow. That is a comfortable window for largemouth, and Texas Fish & Game Magazine notes that October can produce big bass as baitfish move into creeks and coves and fish turn more aggressive. Tactical Bassin describes the same fall pattern of bass schooling up and chasing baitfish, with jerkbaits and bladed swimbaits as the go-to tools for fish on the move.
Fall bass pattern builds across East Texas reservoirs
Water is cooling into the low-to-mid 70s across the region, with USGS gauge 08017044 reading 76°F, gauge 08017095 at 73°F and gauge 08017118 at 72°F. That is the range where bass begin moving from summer holding areas toward creeks and coves. Texas Fish & Game Magazine notes that as water temperatures cool and baitfish move into creeks and coves, largemouth bass often become increasingly aggressive, and calls October a prime month for big Texas fish. Tactical Bassin describes bass schooling up and feeding on baitfish this fall, and recommends adapting quickly if the bite isn't coming.
Hill Country bass settle into the fall feeding window
Water temperatures across the Austin-area gauges sit in a narrow 70 to 73°F band this morning, per USGS gauges 08155500, 08105891 and 08170990, which is comfortable territory for largemouth bass as fall feeding picks up. Texas Fish & Game Magazine says October can produce monster Texas bass, with cooling water pushing baitfish into creeks and coves and making fish more aggressive. Tactical Bassin adds that bass are schooling up and feeding on baitfish this fall, and that anglers who are not connecting need to adapt quickly.
Fall bass feeding builds on East Texas reservoirs
Water temperatures in the mid-70s are the key signal this week. USGS gauge 08017044 read 76°F and gauge 08017118 read 73°F on the morning of Oct. 21, with gauge 08017095 at 71°F. That spread points to water cooling steadily, the trigger for the autumn shift. Per Texas Fish & Game Magazine, October can produce monster Texas largemouth, as cooling water pushes baitfish into creeks and coves and bass turn more aggressive. Lake Fork Trophy Bass calls October a great month to fish, noting lighter boat traffic as hunting season pulls anglers away.
Texas bass settle into fall pattern as water cools
Fall is one of the best times of year to catch largemouth bass in Texas, per Texas Fish & Game Magazine, as cooling water pushes baitfish into creeks and coves and bass turn aggressive. Our readings back up the seasonal shift: the USGS gauge 08211200 shows water at 72°F with about 57 cfs of flow, and USGS gauge 0821150305 reads 73°F. Those are comfortable, stable temperatures for active feeding. Tactical Bassin (blog) reports bass schooling up on baitfish this fall and says anglers who aren't connecting need to adapt quickly, since the window is open now.
Hill Country lakes warm and settled for fall bass
Water temperatures across the Hill Country gauges are still comfortable for active fish. USGS gauge 08155500 reads 72°F with flow near 19.5 cfs, gauge 08170990 shows 70°F, and gauge 08105891 sits at 79°F. That spread suggests shallower, slower water is holding more heat than the stretches fed by cooler flow. Per Texas Fish & Game Magazine, October is a prime window for largemouth bass in Texas. Cooling water pushes baitfish into creeks and coves, and bass follow, often becoming more aggressive as they go.
Toledo Bend and Rayburn bass settle into fall feeding mode
Water in the region is running in the low-to-mid 70s, with USGS gauge 08017044 reading 77°F and gauges 08017095 and 08017118 both at 72°F. Those numbers sit squarely in the range where largemouth bass start chasing baitfish into creeks and coves. Texas Fish & Game Magazine notes that fall is one of the best times of year to catch largemouth in Texas, as cooling water pushes baitfish shallow and bass turn aggressive. Lake Fork Trophy Bass describes October as a quality-fish month with light pressure, since many anglers shift to the stands and blinds once hunting seasons open.