Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Bass Biting Shallow, Crappie Stacked, Catfish & White Bass Heating Up

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Sam Rayburn fishing report for March 22, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been hotter than a jalapeño on a Texas summer sidewalk! We've had some gorgeous weather lately - sunny skies and temps in the mid-70s. The lake level is sitting pretty at about 2 feet above normal pool. Sunrise was at 6:32 AM and sunset will be at 7:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones. Now, onto the good stuff. The bass are moving shallow, getting ready to spawn. Anglers have been hauling in some real lunkers, with several 8-10 pounders reported this week. Crappie fishing has been on fire too, with limits being caught in 8-12 feet of water around brush piles. For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tying on a chartreuse and white spinnerbait or a watermelon red flake Senko. Work those points and creek channels, and don't forget to flip those bushes If you're after crappie, minnows and jigs in blue/white or chartreuse have been doing the trick. As for hotspots, the Angelina River arm has been producing some nice catches, especially around Caney Creek. And don't overlook the area near Twin Dikes - I've heard some good reports coming from there too. Catfish have been biting well on cut bait and stink bait in 15-20 feet of water. And for you white bass enthusiasts, they're starting to run up the creeks. Try throwing small crankbaits or white curly-tail grubs. Remember folks, the key to success is getting out there and wetting a line. So grab your gear, hit the water, and tight lines to ya! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.