Lake Fork Fishing Report for June 18, 2017




It was really warm on Lake Fork this week. The water temperatures are up to 88 degrees and the water clarity is still stained, especially up in the northern creeks. The Bass have survived three weeks of major tournaments and still managed to feed regularly. The early morning bite was the best this week from 05:15 to 7:30. The bone colored Land2Sea # 90 Whopper Plopper worked all week early in the morning. When the south wind kicked up, we went right to the Strike King KVD 1.5 Square Bill crankbait off of windy main lake points and creek sub points. We found that the gizzard shad color (pattern) of the Strike King 1.5 crankbait worked the best. After about 08:00 you need to slow down and either fish grass and pads or move out to 12 to 16 foot of water and fish a Carolina rig. On the shallow water presentation, we used a Zoom chartreuse/pumpkin trick worm rigged wacky style. We used a nail in the head of the Trick worm to get in down through the pads and grass. I found something really interesting this week on our Carolina rigs. I went to a Lake Fork Trophy Lures chartreuse pepper ringworm and a 4/0 Eagle Claw LO45 worm hook. It worked aiding us to catch some really good quality Bass. On our equipment list, this week was Duckett rods, ABU Garcia Orra SX reels, Stren 17 pound test line, Lake Fork Trophy Lures soft plastics and Zoom Trick worms.

The White Bass fishing was still pretty good using Joe Spaits chrome and chartreuse flutter spoon and a ¼-ounce Randy’s Swin’n Runner. Look for then in 22 to 26 foot of water over isolated brush piles.

The Crappie bite was fair this week using minnows. The best place to find them was isolated brush piles in 18 to 22 foot of water. I you catch a Bass on the pile , move to another brush pile. The Crappie have!

The Catfish were not too hungry this week. Most of the Catfish anglers were complaining that the bite was very slow. Cut bait was the best bet this week.
While you are at Lake Fork make sure you stop into Lake Fork Marina and check out the new tackle shop. The have a good selection of ABU Garcia reels, Duckett Rods, Zoom soft plastics, and Randy’s Swim’n Runners.

Yes, we are in a good summer pattern her at Lake Fork. We still have a few dates in June and July for guided Bass, Crappie, and White Bass Trips. Give us a call at (903) 413-6919 or E-mail us at [email protected] . Have a great fishing week and stay hydrated.




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Lake Fork Weather Forecast

Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 93

Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 71

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 93

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Monday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 93

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 95

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 75


Lake Fork Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 7/5: 403.01 (+0.01)



Lake Fork

Fishing Report from TPWD (Jul. 2)

GOOD. Water Stained; 82 degrees; 0.10 feet above pool. Bass are good early morning around grass with frogs, buzz baits and poppers. The offshore bite is best right now with fish coming from 12-25 feet on humps, ridges, road beds and points with Carolina rigs, flukes, big worms, Texas rigs and big crankbaits. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. Lily fields are filling in, hydrilla and milfoil are reaching for the surface. Fish this type of cover at midday when bass are seeking cover. Frog patterns are working in the shallow vegetation early and late. Drop a clouser on an isolated cover for black bass. Large bream have moved shallow, wooly buggers are producing good fish. Channel catfish are cruising 2-4 feet, clousers are a good choice. Report by Guide Alex Guthrie, Fly Fish Fork Guide Service. Lake Fork crappie fishing is improving as we enter the summer pattern. Loads of small fish under 10 inches are still being caught daily, but a lot more large fish are stacking up on brush piles, tire reefs, artificial structures and the base of trees. You can still find some fish on bridges, underwater bridges and road beds in 16-26 feet. Minnows, small hand ties and soft plastics are all working. Report by Jacky Wiggins, Jacky Wiggins Guide Service. Anticipate increased boater traffic this weekend as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day.

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