LAKE FORK WEEKLY FISHING REPORT




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 are
still in the mid 60’s and the water clarity is stained to muddy. The bass fishing
was fare this week due to the rain and north east winds. The Bass are still in
spawning and are in 2 to 4 foot of water. We had to change our bait colors back
to a darker color like black/blue and Tilapia. The Zoom Fluke was still the best
Bass producer this week and the Zoom Baby Brush was a close second. A black
and blue bladed jig also worked well. If you use a Tilapia colored Zoom Fluke
make sure you dye the tails chartreuse and fish it very slowly.


The Crappie fishing also slowed down this week. A lot of Crappie are still in the
shallow water trying to spawn. The ole fashioned minnow rig worked the best.
The White Bass are 4 to 6 foot of water on main lake points spawning. We found
if you use a Bubba’s Bait black and chartreuse Crappie jig tipped with a good-sized
minnow you will be able to get a good limit.


The Catfish anglers were happy campers this week. They are catching them on
minnows in 4 to 8 foot of water. They are also getting ready to spawn.


On our equipment list this week is our Ranger 520c powered by a Mercury 250
Pro XS from Nichols Marine in Longview, TX, Duckett rods, ABU Garcia reels, Stren
line, Bubba’s Baits Crappie Jigs, Buddy’s Custom Baits from here at Lake Fork, X-
VIII Custom Baits and Zoom soft plastics.


Here at J & M Guide Service, we are taking reservations for the rest of April and
May for guided Bass trips. Give us a call at (903) 413-6919 or E-mail us at
[email protected] . Have a safe fishing week and wear your kill switches, it’s
law.




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Lake Fork Current Weather Alerts

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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 7/6: 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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