Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Bass Spawn, Crappie Hot, and Catfish Steady

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Sam Rayburn fishing report for March 14, 2025. The weather's been warming up nicely, with highs in the mid-70s expected today. We've got partly cloudy skies and light winds out of the southeast. Sunrise was at 6:32 AM and sunset will be at 7:23 PM. Water temps are hovering around 62 degrees, and the lake level is about 2 feet above normal pool. Clarity is stained in most areas due to some recent rains. Bass fishing has really picked up this week as the fish move shallow to spawn. Anglers are reporting good catches of largemouth in the 3-5 pound range, with a few lunkers pushing 8 pounds. The fish are staging on points and flats near spawning areas. Your best bets are throwing lipless crankbaits like a red Rat-L-Trap or spinnerbaits around grass edges. Soft plastics like Senkos or creature baits are working well when pitched to visible cover. For bigger bites, try a jig or Carolina rig on deeper structure. Crappie fishing remains hot, with limits being caught around brush piles in 8-15 feet of water. Minnows and small jigs are both producing. Catfish action is steady using cut bait or punch bait in the creeks and river channel. For some prime spots, check out the hay grass on the north end of the lake near Harvey Creek. The timber in 5-10 feet of water off Needmore Point has been holding some good fish too. Remember to practice catch and release on those big spawners to keep our fishery strong. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.