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Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, April 7 issued orders to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to close all state parks and historic sites to further help distance Texans...
by Tom Behrens on 4/7/2020
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FROM: J & M Guide Service
DATES: 29 March – 4 April 2020
It was a cloudy and rainy week here at Lake Fork. The water temperatures arestill in the mid 60’s and the water clarity is stained to...
by John Morris on 4/6/2020
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April is upon us and the bass fishing on Lake Fork is in full swing right now! The big ones are up shallow, and the lake has been crawling with anglers seeking to get out of the house and get in on some great...
by James Caldemeyer on 4/4/2020
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Jerry E. Miller, former Mayor of Yantis and Director of the Yantis Catfish Classic announced that the 2020 Catfish Classic Tournament has been postponed and will now be held on the first weekend in October...
by Tom Behrens on 4/3/2020
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order implementing a protocol for "essential services and activities" amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including fishing and hunting in the list. The...
by Tom Behrens on 4/3/2020
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In the southern to midwest regions of the United States white bass (aka sand bass) are a popular game fish to target. Not only are they great to fish, but they are known to be surprisingly good to eat if...
by Matt Marra on 4/1/2020
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Lake level is still +77 high with all gates open and surface temps are 68 on upper end and 60 lower end. The spawn is on. Guide, Eddie Garrett reports that on the northern end there has even seen...
by Tom Behrens on 3/31/2020
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FROM: J & M Guide Service
DATES: 22 – 28 March 2020
It rained off an on through out the week here at Lake Fork. The Watertemperatures remained in the mid 60’s and the water clarity remained...
by John Morris on 3/31/2020
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Due to the current situation with the virus we have suspended our tournaments for now because most of our members are seniors and about half of them come from counties that have restrictions.
We...
by Bruce Allen on 3/27/2020
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Jason Hardin, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologist, provided the following notes on spring turkey season overall, including where to hunt and when:
“The Edwards Plateau has always been the...
by Tom Behrens on 3/26/2020
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AUSTIN – Amid growing public health concerns, the March meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission previously scheduled for March 25-26 has been cancelled. All agenda items have been...
by Tom Behrens on 3/24/2020
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FROM: J & M Guide Service
DATES: 15 – 21 March 2020
It was really rainy here at beautiful Lake Fork, TX this week. However, with thatbeing said, the fishing was really good. The water temperatures...
by John Morris on 3/23/2020
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After careful evaluation of the ongoing public health situation, Texas State Parks will be limiting park programming and closing public access to park headquarters, visitor centers and park stores starting at...
by Tom Behrens on 3/19/2020
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Justin Atkins broke the MLF record after reeling in a 10-pound, 8-ounce largemouth bass in Lake Fork, Texas. “I caught it on a really light fishing tackle, and it took me probably two-and-a-half minutes...
by Tom Behrens on 3/18/2020
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Jeff Sprague was one of eight competitors who survived the Knockout Round at Lake Fork (his home waters) and will now move on to the Championship Round at Lake Athens.
Andy Montgomery won the Knockout Round...
by Tom Behrens on 3/18/2020
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The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Commission is considering a number of changes to hunting and fishing regulations in 2020. However, prior to making any decisions, the Commission wants input from...
by Tom Behrens on 3/18/2020
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FROM: J & M Guide Service
DATES: 8 – 14 March 2020
What a great week to fish beautiful Lake Fork. The water temperatures are in themid 60’s and the water clarity is getting better...
by John Morris on 3/17/2020
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What a difference in the weather since last week. This morning started out at 65 degrees but with a very strong wind out of the south. Anglers fishing today for the most part caught fish. But was the lake...
by Bruce Allen on 3/13/2020
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March Madness is officially here at Lake fork! It’s definitely going to be one of the busiest months we’ve seen… from spring break anglers chasing big bass, to MLF pros showcasing their...
by James Caldemeyer on 3/12/2020
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AUSTIN – If any superstitious anglers are wondering whether the Leap Day weekend is lucky or unlucky for catching the fish of a lifetime, two Texas bass anglers just made the answer very clear.
Angler...
by Tom Behrens on 3/9/2020
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