This week was just a great week to fish beautiful Lake Fork Texas! The weather warmed up and the water temperatures follow the warming air temperatures. The lake water temperatures were in the mid to upper 70’s and the water clarity was better this week. The spawn is just about over with and numerous balls of Bass fry being seen everywhere. There were a lot of Bass in close guarding the fry and could be caught by using Zoom (watermelon/red) wacky worm or a Strike King 1.5 crankbait. There was also a top water bit starting, using a black buzz bait or frog over the grass. Our rod and reel combination this week continued to be Duckett Ghost rods with ABU Garcia Orra SX reels lined with Stren 17 pound test line.

The White Bass were caught using two different patterns. The first one is by using an chartreuse with a black back Strike King 1.5 crankbait early in the mornings and then as the day progresses you can catch them in 19 to 20 foot of water by using Joe Spaits Flashtail ½ ounce white spoon.

The Crappies are still scattered out in transition from the creeks to the main lake. A lot of Crappies are being caught by Bass fisherman using little crankbaits for post spawn Bass. Time to break out the Crappie jigs!

The Catfish fishermen had a ball. They were being caught on trout lines using cut bait and on rod and reels by using different brands of punch bait. 20 foot of water around baited trees were the hot spots this week.

Lake Fork Marina is going through a transition period to a remolded facility. They are open throughout the construction and still giving the same great service they are known for. They have a great selection of Strike King 1.5 crankbaits and Duckett rods.

Now that spawn is over we can get back to our normal fishing patterns her at Lake Fork. We have several days open for great post spawn fishing. Give us a call here at J & M Guide Service: (903) 413-6919 or E-mail us at: [email protected] . Keep a tight line and have a great fishing week.