Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, bringing y’all the latest outta Lake Sam Rayburn this morning, November 9, 2025. Let’s get straight to it—conditions are classic late fall in deep East Texas, and the fish are moving with the weather.

**Weather** today started off crisp, right around 58°F at sunrise, climbing to a high near 77°F by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear, with a gentle southern breeze—not quite enough chop to trouble your casting. Sunrise was 6:41 a.m. and sunset rolls in at 5:22 p.m., giving us prime daylight for those early and late bites.

**Lake Conditions:** Water is s...

It’s Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for November 8, 2025, coming to you from Lake Sam Rayburn, deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, where fall is settling in but the fish still have stories to tell.

Sunrise hit this morning at 6:41 a.m., and you’ll see sunset around 5:24 p.m. Daylight’s burning fast, and the air’s got that cool snap we’ve been waiting for—low around 62 degrees, headed for a high of about 67. Winds are out of the north, making it crisp, and the humidity’ll keep you reaching for that coffee early...

Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, November 7th, 2025. If you’re rigged and ready, here’s all you need for a top-notch fall day on the water.

Lake Sam Rayburn is holding steady as one of the country’s premier bass fisheries—according to local land listings, it was named the No. 1 bass fishing lake in the U.S. just a few years back, and it’s still living up to the hype. Largemouth are front and center right now, with folks on the water reporting solid numbers of quality...

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for Thursday, November 6th, 2025, straight from Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas.

After a wild run of rain, ol’ Big Sam is sitting up higher than usual and lookin’ muddy, especially up north. Locals are saying it’s the dirtiest water they’ve seen in years. Word around the ramp is, that mess up north is just about unfishable—blown out mud, not just a little dingy, but orange and thick. The Angelina and Neches are both pumping water, and the flood gates are closed to hold it all in for con...

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with the November 5th fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas. It’s that classic early November pattern out here: cool mornings and sunny, mild afternoons, water still holding some warmth, and fish making moves after the first chilly fronts.

Weather’s been mostly clear, with highs pushing the upper 80s yesterday and into today—91 for the afternoon, dipping down to the mid 60s at night. Winds have been light but expect them to pick up slightly as the week rolls forward, and the sun rises at 6:39 AM, setting at 5:2...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. If you’re thinking about wetting a line this week, you’ll want all the details—so here’s what you need to know before you hitch up the boat and head on out.

Weather’s crisp this morning—temps started in the upper 40s at sunrise and we’re looking to top out around 63 degrees by afternoon, with light winds out of the north. Sky is mostly clear, and that fall cool-down has the fish feeling feisty. Sunrise was right around 6:38 AM...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Monday, November 3, 2025. Folks, we’re kicking off November with crisp autumn mornings, eager bass, and not a deer hunter in sight on the water.

We had a clear sunrise this morning at 6:38 AM, and you can expect the sun to sink tonight around 5:28 PM. The high for today hovers near 72°F, with light winds pushing in from the north, perfect for working topwater baits early. No big fronts blowing through, so conditions ought to stay steady—always a plus for consistent fish activity. For those wondering about tides...

Artificial Lure bringing you your sunrise fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Folks woke up to a classic East Texas autumn morning. Sunrise hit the lake at 7:26am, with sunset slated for 6:27pm tonight. Air temps started off mild, climbing from the low 60s and stretching into the low 80s by mid-afternoon. Light winds out of the southwest kept the water moving, but nothing fierce enough to mess up your cast. Skies are mostly clear, so don’t forget your hat and shades.

Water at Sam Rayburn is running about 1.5 feet below normal po...

Artificial Lure reporting in from beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas—Big Sam is waking up under crisp, clear skies this November 1st, and the bite is showing late fall patterns across the basin.

Sunrise this morning was at 6:39 AM and sunset will hit at 6:13 PM, with anglers getting a solid 11 and a half hours of daylight to work with, so plan your outings accordingly and hit the lake early for the best chance at a monster catch. Weather temperatures are ranging between low 50s at sunrise and a pleasant mid-70s by afternoon, with light northern breezes settling th...

Lake Sam Rayburn’s cooling fall bite is picking up steam this Friday, October 31. Water’s holding around 80 degrees, but the lake has dropped to a striking 8½ feet below pool, so there are humps and shallows cropping up—keep those eyes peeled, especially running out of the main creeks. Mornings start calm, but winds build through the day, and you can feel fall finally winning out over summer. Today, sunrise came at 7:03 AM with a sunset coming at 7:36 PM, and we’re sitting under a waxing crescent moon, lending just enough nighttime light for those headed out early or staying late, acc...

Artificial Lure back with your latest Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for October 30, 2025. We’ve got a classic East Texas morning: cool, breezy, and just right for chasing those fall bass and slabs. First light hit at 7:28 a.m., and sunset’s coming up at 6:38 p.m. With the overnight northwest winds rolling in, water temps are holding near **80 degrees**, and conditions are stained—visibility’s not the best, but the bite’s waking up as the lake keeps dropping, now **8.54 feet below pool** according to the TPWD weekly report. Boaters, keep a sharp eye out for stumps and shallows popping up...

Artificial Lure here with your October 29, 2025, Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. Overnight, a crisp northwest wind rolled through and dropped morning temps into the low 50s, and by midafternoon highs will hover near 61°F. Skies are clear, humidity is moderate, and conditions are stable. Sunrise hit at 7:33 AM with sunset set for 6:42 PM.

Solunar tables call for peak fish activity right around 1:20 to 3:20 PM today, with minor flurries jumping at first light and again at dusk. According to the best fishing forecasts, it's a *best day* rating for the lake—expect active fish, especially as the water cools off...

This is Artificial Lure reporting live from Lake Sam Rayburn, deep in the heart of East Texas, where the fall bite is showing true form for October 28, 2025. We’re waking up to clear skies this morning, with air temps lingering in the mid-60s at sunrise and climbing into the low 80s by late afternoon—classic bluebird weather out here. Winds are light out of the southeast at about 7 to 9 mph, making for smooth running between spots and nearly glassy coves at first light. Sunrise rolled in at 7:03 this morning, and you’ll see sunset at 7:36 PM, giving you a fat wi...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

We’re waking up to crisp autumn air, with morning temps in the low 50s climbing to the mid-60s by midafternoon. Expect partly cloudy skies, a light north breeze, and just enough chill to get those fish feeding. The sun rose at 7:28 AM and will set tonight at 6:39 PM, giving you over eleven hours of daylight on the water. Solunar peak activity hits between 1:20–3:20 PM today, with a minor flurry from about 8:20–9:20 AM, so plan that sandwich break accordingly. The moon's just a slende...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, October 26th, 2025. We kicked things off this morning with sunrise at 7:18AM, and you can count on a sunset right around 6:39PM. Weather’s seasonal with a lingering cool front—overnight temps dropped into the upper 50s and we’re climbing to a high near 80 by late afternoon. Winds have been light out of the northwest, making for calm water and a perfect fall bite.

Fish activity is peaking with this stretch of cool mornings and warm afternoons. Bass are really spreading out: some are still shallo...

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure comin’ at ya with the Lake Sam Rayburn fishin’ report for October 25, 2025. Let’s talk straight: it’s prime time on the Big Pond, y’all. Water’s been coolin’ down quick thanks to a crisp northeast breeze nippin’ at our heels for the past few days, and the fish know it—buckle up, ‘cause the bite is on.

## Weather & Sun Times

First, the weather—get ready for another fine fall morning. The sun should poke its head up around 7:11 AM local time, and it’ll duck down just after 7:45 PM, givin’ us a solid 12...

Good morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025, comin’ to you before the sun even cracks the horizon.

Weather this mornin’ feels a tad damp with showers rollin’ through, keepin’ the high around 71, droppin’ to the mid-60s overnight. The day’ll stay mostly overcast and cooler than we’ve seen in weeks—a nice break after that unusually warm October Texas’s had, according to North Texas e-News, with a little north breeze cuttin’ the humidity and makin’ it downright pleasant on the water. Sunrise was right at 7:17 AM, and sunset’s...

Artificial Lure checking in with your detailed Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025. Sunrise kicked off at 7:11 AM, with sunset wrapping things up at 7:45 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to work the water. Today’s moon is a waxing crescent at 24%, and your best windows for fish activity come early—right at daylight from about 5:06 to 7:06 AM—and again just before dusk from 5:37 to 7:37 PM. If you miss those, the mid-morning minor bite around 10:30 to 11:30 AM has produced some surprise catches this week. The lake’s running about 8 feet low, so every trip means watching out for new st...

Artificial Lure checking in for October 22, 2025, with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. The sun rose at 7:11 AM, and you’ve got until 7:45 PM to chase bites. As of this morning, we’ve got a steady fall pattern setting up, temps in the mid-60s at dawn, highs reaching low 80s by afternoon, partly cloudy, light southeast winds, and still-dropped water levels—the lake’s sitting almost 8 feet below full pool, exposing points and fresh brush according to local drone footage from October 11.

The moon’s at a 24% waxing crescent, and the strongest fish activity windows—the “major times” on the...

Artificial Lure reporting in from Lake Sam Rayburn, bringing you today’s angling update straight from our East Texas waters.

Weather this morning is sitting mild with some patchy clouds and highs expected near 80 degrees, water levels running about 7.35 feet below normal. Expect stained water and surface temps right around 80, making for fair conditions all day. Sunrise cracked the horizon at 7:22 AM and sunset’s landing at 6:45 PM, so you’ve got a solid window for fishing. No tidal report for these woods, but solunar tables for East Texas show the major fish activity peaks from around 7:45 AM to 9:4...

Artificial Lure here with your October 20th fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, deep in the heart of East Texas. It’s a crisp, early fall morning, with sunrise coming up around 7:24 AM and sunset expected at 6:42 PM—plenty of daylight for those chasing big bass and slab crappie. The weather is mild, high temps topping out near 77°F, light south winds around 5-10 mph, and skies mostly partly cloudy today. Early mornings and late afternoons are shaping up best for fishing, especially with water temps hanging around the upper 60s and lower 70s after recent cool nights.

Thoug...

Lake Sam Rayburn anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 19th, 2025 report, straight from the piney woods. Fall is settling in, and the water on Big Sam is running a bit low, around 7.4 feet down, and holding steady at a stained 80 degrees—classic October conditions for this East Texas gem according to Lone Star Outdoor News.

Sunrise today hit around 7:24 AM with sunset at 6:41 PM. Expect a partly cloudy morning turning into a bright afternoon, northwest wind 5-10 mph, and temps climbing from the high 50s into the low 70s. Bring a windbreaker for the early bite, bu...

Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for October 18, 2025.

Sunrise today hit at 7:29 AM and we’ll have daylight till 7:43 PM. Early risers caught a calm, crisp autumn start—the air’s cooler but water temperatures are still hanging around 80 to 90 degrees, and the lake sits roughly 8 feet below pool, so watch those shallow humps and points if you’re running a big rig. According to Captain Lynn Atkinson at Reel Um N Guide Service, the lake continues to drop slowly, making for shifting hazards and some sneaky, productive structure...

Hey y'all, it's Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn as of October 17, 2025. The water level is about 7.85 feet low, and the temperature is in the low 80s, making for some excellent bass fishing. Keith Combs, a bass pro, says the fishing has been great lately.

Best times to fish are during the major periods: around 7:44 AM to 9:44 AM and 8:09 PM to 10:09 PM. Use lures like crankbaits or spinnerbaits for bass, and don't forget to try some soft plastics in the shallows. Hot spots include the lake's numerous submerged structures and vegetation lines.
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Artificial Lure here with your October 15th Sam Rayburn fishing roundup. Right now, we’re seeing classic fall conditions—cool mornings, warm afternoons, and fast-moving weather fronts that’ve got the big bass on fire in the creeks. Sunrise is at 6:47 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM, giving anglers nearly 11 and a half hours to chase bites. The moon’s a waxing crescent at about 10%, adding a bit of solunar boost to morning and afternoon periods. The day rating for bite activity is average to better, with hot action at first light and again just ahead of sunset.

Lake Sam Rayb...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, October 12th.

What a beautiful fall morning we've got out here on Big Sam! Sunrise hit us around 7:30 this morning, and we're looking at sunset coming in near 7 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work those prime feeding windows.

The moon's in a waning gibbous phase at about 74% visibility, and according to FishingReminder, we've got some excellent bite times ahead. Your major feeding periods are running from about 3:58 to 5:58 this morning - which just wrapped up...

Lake Sam Rayburn’s come alive this October morning. Right now, we’re looking at one of the best times of year for numbers, size, and true East Texas bass action. Weather’s classic autumn: cool temps with a little patchy morning mist, calm conditions, and a day that’ll top out in the mid-70s. Sunrise hit at 6:50 a.m., and we’ll have daylight till around 7:44 p.m. The full moon’s up and visibility’s 100%, making for prime low-light bites early and again this evening.

FishingReminder’s report puts the major bite windows from about 12:06 p.m. to 2:06 p.m...

Howdy, y’all! This is Artificial Lure bringin’ you the real down-low on Lake Sam Rayburn, October 10, 2025.

**Current Conditions**
Water’s sittin’ at a solid 80 degrees, stained but not muddy, and the lake’s runnin’ about 7.8 feet below pool, which means a little extra work findin’ the humps—so watch your depthfinder. Reel Um N Guide Service says the drop’s creatin’ new structure, and if you’re not careful, you could be kissin’ a stump. The weather’s holdin’ steady with some cool mornings, touchin’ down in the 60s, and climbin’ to the low 80s by afternoon. Keep an eye on the cl...

Morning folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your October 8th fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding East Texas waters. Fall’s bite is heating up as the nights cool down, and that’s got fish and anglers alike waking up hungry.

Let’s get you started with today’s conditions: Sunrise is at 6:50 AM, sunset at 7:44 PM. We’re sitting fresh off a full moon, meaning night feeders have been active and early birds will catch ‘em moving. The water temps are sliding down, hovering in the upper 70s, and that’s putting baitfi...

Good morning, anglers. This is Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:50 a.m. and you can expect daylight on the water ’til about 7:44 p.m. We’re coming right off a brilliant full moon last night, which means fish are feeding heavy but maybe more at dusk and after dark. Major bite times today are forecast for 12:06 p.m. to 2:06 p.m. and again from 11:38 p.m. to 1:38 a.m. The minor windows are early—5:31 to 7:31 a.m.—and around twilight, 6:42 to 8:42 p.m. If you’re on the...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, October 3rd. As we roll into early October, the lake’s at 7.5 feet below pool and holding a water temp just about 80 to 90 degrees. The water’s stained, and the level’s still dropping slow, so keep an eye out for new humps and shallow flats—boaters, navigate with caution.

Sunrise hit at 7:31 this morning and we’re looking at sunset around 7:21 this evening. Tides don’t have much sway inland here, but keep those moon phases in mind—a waxing gibbous overhead with prime fishing windows mid-mo...

Good morning from Lake Sam Rayburn—this is Artificial Lure, your go-to for boots-on-the-deck fishing news across Deep East Texas.

Sun’s just cracked the horizon at 6:50 AM, and we’ve got a full moon helping light things up—moonset was earlier at 6:31 AM, and she’ll pop back up over the trees this evening at 7:42 PM. Sunset’s at 7:44 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to chase your next PB. According to FishingReminder, today’s best bite windows line up around 5:31–7:31 AM, as well as a hot major stretch coming 12:06–2:06 PM, and again 6:42–8:42 PM. Hit ‘em during these times, a...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 28th, 2025 fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, deep in the heart of East Texas. Weather’s already heating up, with today’s high expected to reach the low 90s. Humidity’s running high, and the south wind is coming in at 5 to 10 mph, which should keep things comfortable but might add a little chop to open water. Sunrise came at 7:10 AM and sunset will hit at 7:12 PM – so you’ve got a solid 12 hours of daylight to chase those bites.

Sam Rayburn is about a foot below pool right now, though water clar...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Sun popped up at 7:13 AM, and we'll see it drop behind the pines at 7:39 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 26 minutes on the water. Weather's classic early Texas fall: mostly clear skies, a light breeze, and highs touching just under 87 degrees. The humidity's manageable, and the lake's holding around 82–85 degrees, near normal pool. No tidal swings here, but solunar activity shows a waxing crescent moon, peaking fish activity between 2:02–4:02 AM and again this afternoon from 2:30–4:30 PM. Those minor times at sunrise and about 10 PM mig...

Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025. We're only a little past sunrise here—sun’s up at 7:10 this morning and will drop below the trees tonight around 7:15, so there’s a near-perfect 12 hours of daylight to get your lines wet.

We’ve had another muggy week on the lake. Conditions this morning are shaping up humid and warm; water temperature’s hovering around 80 to 90 degrees. The water level continues to fall and is now about 7.35 feet below pool. That means there's a bunch of hidden humps and new shallow spots popp...

Artificial Lure here, reporting from Lake Sam Rayburn on this crisp Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025. Air’s a little heavier with the promise of fall, and folks around the marina are buzzing about a pretty solid week of fishing.

Weather kicked off cool and clear today, just a hair under 60 at dawn. We’re expecting it to climb up into the upper 70s by this afternoon, winds light out of the northeast, and plenty of sunshine for the late bite. Sunrise hit at 6:51 AM, and we’ll see it dip out at 6:29 PM, so there’s a good stretch for all...

Howdy y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Sam Rayburn fishing report for Saturday, September 20, 2025. Here’s what’s biting and where you need to toss your line today.

Let’s get started with the **weather**—it’s gonna be a classic late September East Texas day. Expect a muggy morning giving way to a high around 90 to 92 degrees, light south wind, and a good bit of humidity. Water temps are hanging around 85 degrees, and the lake is sitting just about a foot below pool, with normal stain. No active weather warnings, so it should be a smooth day o...

Lake Sam Rayburn is sitting 7 feet below pool and the water’s stained up after a week of scattered storms, keeping it right around 80 degrees this morning, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife and local guides. Debris and hyacinth have drifted out from the creeks, so watch your props — it’s a jungle in spots. The lake’s still turning over and with the slow bite from recent water releases, fish are ghosting the shallows by midmorning. We’ve got sunrise at 7:04 a.m. and sunset coming up at 7:15 p.m., with daytime highs in the mid-80s and light winds unde...

Artificial Lure here, bringing your up-to-the-minute Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, direct from the Texas piney woods. The sun cracked the horizon at 7:39 AM this morning, with sunset set for 7:53 PM, giving anglers a solid 12 hours and 14 minutes of daylight to make the most of it. The moon’s in a waning crescent phase—about 38%—rising at 3:49 AM and setting at 1:45 PM. Peak fish activity lines up with the major solunar bite window from 8:46 to 10:46 AM, and again from 9:14 to 11:14 PM, so don’t miss those power hours if you want to tangle with the big ones.

Lake Sam Rayburn has been living up to its legendary reputation here in mid-September 2025. The weather’s been classic late-summer East Texas: high around 87°F this afternoon, with sun and some patchy clouds making for great fishing conditions. A steady south breeze has helped keep things comfortable. Sunrise was officially 6:58 AM, and sunset’s right at 7:23 PM, so you get almost 12 and a half hours of solid daylight to work your spots.

We’re working with a waning crescent moon and limited tidal influence on the lake, but that actually played in the angler’s favor today. With the barom...