Sam Rayburn Fishing Report: Bass Spawn, Crappie on Fire, Catfish Biting Well

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Sam Rayburn fishing report for March 21, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been hotter than a jalapeno on a Texas summer day! We've had some gorgeous weather lately - sunny skies and temps in the mid-70s. The lake level is sitting pretty at about 1.5 feet above normal pool. Sunrise was at 6:28 AM and sunset will be at 7:25 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones. Now, onto the good stuff. The bass are in full spawn mode, with lots of fish moving shallow. 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 6-10 feet of water around brush piles. For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tying on a watermelon red flake Senko or a chartreuse and white spinnerbait. 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. 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. 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. 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.