Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report - Daily

Good morning from Lake Sam Rayburn—Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Sunrise broke at 7:11 AM and we'll see a sunset about 7:45 this evening, giving us over 12 and a half hours on the water. Expect August sizzle: the air is thick and the lake’s water temperature is running in the low 90s. Water level is a bit down—sitting at 6.41 feet low—but the clarity is holding up, so you’re not fighting mud soup, just some skinny banks.

Weather’s classic east Texas summer. We’re starting out with a mild morning...

Artificial Lure reporting from the lunker capital—Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas—this Friday, August 15th. Sunrise slapped the water at 6:41 AM, sunset will be about 8:07 PM, so you got plenty of daylight to wet a line. The weather’s sticky and typical for August: temps running in the low 90s by midday, humidity high, but the mornings have been cool enough to make those first casts a little more comfortable. No meaningful tides here, but the water level is 6.57 feet below pool—stumps are showing, shorelines have grown, and water is stained from all that freshwater pumping in after recent rains. B...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

It’s a muggy August morning on Rayburn and water levels are running fairly low—so much so that, as of yesterday, access at the Cassels Boykin ramp is limited, with two ramps blocked off according to local updates. Keep this in mind and check before you tow, especially since other smaller ramps might get busy as folks adjust. Despite the low water, the main lake is boatable, but stick to main channels and marked paths to avoid getting into trouble.

Sunrise rolled in a...

Good morning, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringin’ you today’s fishing report from Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas, for Sunday, August 10, 2025.

The sun came up right at 6:40 AM and you’ll have daylight until 7:49 PM, with over 13 hours to wet a line. The weather today is starting mild and muggy, typical for southeast Texas in August—expect that humidity to hang heavy through mid-morning, with highs pressing into the upper 90s by afternoon. Light southwest winds this morning will pick up just a touch later, and we’re looking at a mostly sunny day: perfect Sam Rayburn summer conditions...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Saturday, August 9, 2025. We’re just coming off a busy week, and the lake’s holding steady at about 86 degrees, water a bit stained, and sitting roughly 3.66 feet below pool according to Captain Lynn Atkinson with Reel Um N Guide Service. A steady bit of freshwater’s been flowing in, so you may notice slightly shifting conditions, but generally, mid-summer patterns are firmly in place.

Today’s weather will be real typical for Sam Rayburn this time of year: mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the mid- to upper...

Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for August 8, 2025. Get your coffee ready and let’s dive in.

The sun rose today just before 6:40 a.m., painting a warm start to another classic East Texas morning. Daytime highs are sliding into the 90s, with humidity hanging on thick—so keep that sunscreen handy. Winds are calm, and there’s a touch of haze, but it’s mostly clear skies as the sun climbs. Sunset will come around 8:10 p.m. For you tidal watchers, Rayburn doesn’t have true tides, but with all this rain...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Out on the Big Sam today, it’s classic East Texas summer: air heavy and water stained, with the lake running 86 degrees and just over three and a half feet low. If you’re planning your trip, sunrise was right at 6:42 AM and sunset settles out about 8:08 PM, giving you a long window to chase your limit.

Storms are stacking up west of us and local anglers know an approaching front can really turn the bite on—this afternoon, humidity’s thick and winds are clocking...

Evening, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for July 7, 2025.

Summer heat’s settled in on Big Sam, but don’t let it fool you—the lake’s delivering strong, classic East Texas action. Today’s sunrise hit at 6:18 AM, and sunset’s tucking in at 8:26 PM. We’re in that thick, muggy July pattern: air temps in the upper 80s by midday, topping 94, with a scattered breeze and mostly sunny skies. Water temps are running between 83 and 86 degrees. Afternoon pop-up storms are possible, so watch the radar if you’re pushing into the evening.

Welcome back, folks—Artificial Lure here with your on-the-water scoop for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas, on this hot July 6th, 2025. If you’re looking to put a bend in your rod, Sam Rayburn’s serving up classic East Texas summer conditions: stained water, riding about half a foot high, and surface temps settled around 86 degrees. Largemouth bass are active—just not stacked up in one spot—but folks willing to grind are coming up with decent numbers on soft plastics, crankbaits, and Carolina rigs. The bite’s fair, not on fire, but certainly worth your time according to Lone Star Outdoor News...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

The lake’s summer bite is firing on all cylinders right now. Water temps are sitting right at 86 degrees with the level just a shade above pool, giving us a stained but not muddy situation. Today, the weather is classic East Texas summer: hot, humid, with scattered clouds and a light southeast breeze. We’re looking at sunrise around 6:17 a.m. and sunset about 8:26 p.m. These longer days mean you’ve got plenty of time to put a bend in your rod...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Big Sam’s sitting about half a foot above pool, water temp hovering around 86 degrees, and visibility is classic early summer stained. We kicked off with a sunrise at 6:13 AM, and you can fish right on through to sunset at 8:26 PM. Weather’s textbook East Texas June—humid, plenty of sun, and highs pushing right up into the upper 80s. The Corps has been steadily releasing water, helping pile up fish along those prime ledges and creek channel swings, so pay attention to current breaks...

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding Angelina National Forest waters on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:13 a.m. and you’ll have until sunset at 8:22 p.m. to get your lines wet. The lake is holding just under half a foot above pool, and water temps are running in the mid-80s after a week of steamy Texas sunshine and some passing early-summer storms. The water’s stained but clarity is decent. You’ll feel a light southeast breeze and, with the Corps still releasing a bit of wat...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, June 20th, 2025. Here’s the scoop from the water this morning.

We’re deep into the summer pattern on Big Sam, and the lake’s looking prime. Water temps are sitting at a warm 86 degrees, and the lake’s running about half a foot above pool. Water clarity is good, especially up by the main lake, and the level is holding steady thanks to recent releases, so the bite is steady for those getting out early or staying late. Today’s sunrise was at 6:13 a.m., and yo...

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for June 18, 2025.

Big Sam is fishing strong right now as we settle into early summer. The lake is sitting a hair above pool, holding steady at about 80 degrees, and the water’s got a stained look thanks to recent rain and water releases from the dam. Sunrise is 6:13 a.m., sunset just past 8:22 p.m., giving you a solid window to chase 'em down. Today, expect muggy Texas sunshine with highs in the upper 80s, a light southeast breeze, and the chance of a shower in th...

Hello there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing around Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas. Today, June 14th, 2025, we're deep into early summer, and Big Sam is offering some of the best fishing action we've seen all year. The water temperature is holding steady at around 80 degrees, with the lake level about 0.45 feet above pool. The clarity is good right now, making it ideal for early morning and late evening fishing sessions.

Sunrise is at 6:13 AM, and sunset is just past 8:22 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to explore the lake. We don't have tidal...

Howdy from Lake Sam Rayburn—y’all this is Artificial Lure coming at you with the hot scoop for Saturday, June 14th, 2025. The sun will crack that Texas sky at 6:13 a.m., and you’ll have plenty of daylight, with sunset expected just after 8:26 p.m. Weather-wise, we’re looking at highs pushing into the upper 80s, a muggy southeast breeze, and classic summer sunshine—so pack extra sunscreen and plenty of water[6].

The lake itself? Water’s sitting stained and about half a foot above pool right now, temperature holding steady at 80 degrees. The Corps has been steadily rel...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Friday, June 13, 2025. Here’s what you need to know before you launch your boat or cast from shore.

Sunrise was at 6:16 AM and sunset’s coming at 8:23 PM. Weather is hot and humid, with light southern winds and partly cloudy skies—classic early summer conditions on the Big Sam. The water temperature is holding steady around 80 to 82 degrees, according to the latest report from Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the lake is sitting just a hair above pool, but gradually dropping with steady water releases. The water...

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding waters, right here on June 11th, 2025.

The dog days of summer have officially landed on Big Sam. Water temps are holding steady in the low 80s after some rain last week, and the lake level sits just a couple inches above pool. The folks at the Beaumont Enterprise note that the water clarity is looking good, making for prime conditions if you can beat the heat and get out there early or late. Sunrise this morning hit about 6:13 a.m., and sunset...

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding waters here on June 11, 2025.

We’re deep into early summer now, and Big Sam is serving up some of the best action we’ve seen all year. Water temperatures are holding steady right around 80 degrees, running a touch above pool but slowly dropping as the Corps continues releasing water. The clarity is relatively good after last week’s rain, so conditions are ideal for both early and late sessions on the water. Sunrise is at 6:13 a.m., with sunset clocking in just past 8...

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding Angelina National Forest waters on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.

Lake Sam Rayburn’s water sits stained and about half a foot above pool, holding steady at 80 degrees. The Corps has been releasing water, so the level is slowly dropping — that’s helping to pile up those fish just where you want ’em. Expect a mild southeast breeze this morning, with highs pushing into the upper 80s and plenty of muggy Texas sunshine. Sunrise hit at 6:13 AM sharp, and you can cast ‘til sunset at 8:26 PM...

Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure comin' at you with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Sam Rayburn and surrounding waters on this fine Saturday morning, June 7th, 2025.

The water at Big Sam is currently stained with temperatures holding steady around 80 degrees, sitting about half a foot above pool level. The Corps has been releasing water, so levels are slowly dropping, which is actually helping concentrate those fish for us.

Bass fishing remains GOOD with many fish transitioning to their summer patterns. Those bass have mostly finished spawning and are setting up on ledges, humps, and...

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and surrounding waters here on June 6th, 2025.

Summer patterns have set in across Big Sam this week. Water temperatures are holding steady in the low 80s after last week’s rain, and the lake level sits about two inches above pool with relatively clear water. According to the Beaumont Enterprise, the clarity is good and conditions are ideal for early-morning and late-evening outings, with sunrise right around 6:13 a.m. and sunset clocking in near 8:22 p.m.

Bass are biting well as fish transition ou...

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Wednesday, June 4th fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas.

We're in prime summer fishing season now at Big Sam, with water temps holding steady around 78-80 degrees after that slight cooling from last week's brief rain. Water level is sitting right at about half a foot above pool, which has those bass settling firmly into their summer patterns.

The early bite has been phenomenal this week! Y'all want to get out there around first light when those bass are actively feeding on points, humps...

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Sunday, June 1st fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas.

We woke up to a classic East Texas morning today—warm, with sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset rolling in at 8:21 PM. The weather’s hanging steady with highs in the mid-80s, and the lake is sitting at 77 degrees, just a hair above full pool. Water’s got a stained clarity thanks to recent storms, and with these conditions, fish are steadily shifting into their summer patterns.

Bass action’s been lively. According to Captain Lynn Atk...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for Saturday, May 31, 2025. We’re waking up to that textbook late-spring pattern on Big Sam, with stained water sitting right around 77 degrees and the level trending a little above pool—about 1.2 feet up. Sunrise hit us at 6:30 this morning, and you’ve got daylight right through to 8:15 tonight, so there’s plenty of time to wet a line and fill a cooler.

We’re getting classic transition-to-summer conditions. Most of the bass have wrapped up their spawn, with only a few stragglers holding shallow. The most consistent...

Good morning anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 30, 2025. We're looking at a beautiful East Texas day ahead with sunrise already behind us at 6:30 AM and sunset expected around 8:00 PM tonight.

The lake is sitting 1.18 feet above pool with water temps holding steady at 77 degrees. Water clarity remains stained but fishable across most of the lake. Fish are slowly transitioning to their summer patterns, so adjust your approach accordingly.

Bass fishing has been good this week! The post-spawn largemouths have mostly abandoned the shallows and settled into their early...

Sam Rayburn is fishing real good right now as we head toward summer. The water is stained and holding steady around 77 degrees, and the lake level is just over a foot above pool. Sunrise was at 6:13 AM and sunset will be about 8:16 PM, giving us a long, prime window to be on the water today. Weather’s mild and mostly clear, with a light south wind making for comfortable fishing conditions and just enough ripple for those bass to bite[1][3].

The bass bite is in transition. Many fish are moving off the beds and shifting toward their deeper su...

Good morning from Lake Sam Rayburn, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for May 26, 2025.

We’re in that classic late spring to early summer transition here on Big Sam. Sunrise hit at about 6:30 am, with sunset expected near 8:00 pm. Temperatures have been running warm, with calm mornings and the lake water sitting steady at 77 degrees. Clarity remains slightly stained and the lake is just over a foot above pool, so there’s plenty of good habitat to work with out there. No tides to report since this is freshwater, but the water levels and weather are...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water Sam Rayburn fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025.

We’re sitting just past sunrise, with first light around 6:15 AM and sunset coming in close at 8:20 PM. No tide reports for our inland slice of Texas, but with the weather steady in the high 70s to low 80s and a light southeast breeze, it’s shaping up to be a prime day on the lake. Water temps are holding around 77 degrees, stained but not muddy, and the lake level is running a little over a foot above pool[1][3].

Bass fishing is t...

Howdy y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 24th, 2025.

Let me tell ya, we're full-on into those summer patterns now on Big Sam. Water's sitting at about 77 degrees with that classic stained clarity, and we're running about 1.18 feet above pool level[1]. The sun's coming up around 6:30 this morning and will stay with us till nearly 8 o'clock tonight, giving you plenty of daylight to get after them fish.

Them bass have completely finished spawning and are settling into their summer hideouts. They're slowly transitioning to deeper water[1], so your best...

Howdy y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 23rd, 2025. Let me tell ya, we've got ourselves a fine day shaping up on Big Sam today!

The water's sitting pretty at about 77 degrees now, with that classic stained clarity we've been seeing all month. We're running about 1.18 feet above pool level, which has those fish moving around in predictable patterns.

The big news this week is we're seeing that full transition to summer patterns taking hold. Those bass have wrapped up their spawn and are moving out to deeper water...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your May 21st Sam Rayburn fishing report. It’s classic late-spring on Big Sam and the bite’s getting stronger by the day. Water temps are hovering right at 74 degrees, water’s stained, and the lake’s still sitting about a foot above pool level. Sunrise came at 6:30 am and sunset’s right about 8:15 pm, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to wet a line. Winds are light early, but expect a warm, breezy afternoon pushing highs into the low 80s.

Bass fishing is the hot ticket right now. The spawn’s about wrappe...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for May 19th, 2025, coming to you from beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn. We're looking at another fine day on Big Sam as we ease into those summer patterns.

Water's sitting pretty at about a foot and a half above pool level with temperatures holding steady around 74 degrees. The water's got that typical stain to it, but visibility is decent enough to put some fish in the boat. Sun came up this morning at about 6:25 AM and we'll see it set around 8:20 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to...

Howdy y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 18th, 2025!

Let me tell ya, we're sliding right into those early summer patterns here at Big Sam! Water temperature's sitting pretty at about 74 degrees with that familiar stained clarity, and we're running about 1.5 feet above pool level this morning.

The spawn has wrapped up for our bass population, and they're transitioning to their summer haunts. Your best bet this week has been targeting those deeper zones in the 8-14 foot range. The fish are holding tight to ledges, humps, and especially...

Howdy y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 17th, 2025!

Let me tell ya, we've got ourselves a mighty fine day for fishing on Big Sam today! The water's sitting at about 74 degrees with that classic stained clarity we've been seeing. We're running about 1.5 feet above pool level, which has those fish moving around a bit.

The big news is we're seeing that transition to summer patterns starting to take hold. Those bass have finally wrapped up their spawn and are moving out to deeper water. Your best bet right...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for May 16th, 2025, live from beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn.

We're looking at another fantastic day on Big Sam with water temperatures holding steady around 73-74 degrees. The lake is sitting about 1.5 feet above pool level with that typical spring stained clarity we've come to expect.

Sunrise was at 6:28 AM this morning, and we'll be seeing the sun dip below the horizon around 8:17 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to wet a line. Weather's cooperative today, perfect for a full day on the water.

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Morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your May 14, 2025, Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report. The bite’s been holding strong and the lake’s churning with spring action. Water’s stained and sitting around 73 degrees, with the level just under a foot above pool. Winds are light early, and skies are clear with a high pushing into the low 80s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:19 AM and sunset lines up about 8:13 PM.

Bass fishing’s real good. A bunch are still hanging shallow finishing up the spawn, but most action’s now shifting out to that 8 to 14-foot range. You...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn on May 12, 2025. The lake water remains stained with temperatures around 73 degrees Fahrenheit and is approximately 0.9 feet above its normal pool level. The bass spawn is winding down, but many bass are still shallow, making it a good time to target them near the banks and structure. The best bass action continues to be in the 8 to 14-foot depth range, focusing on ledges, humps, and around old timber where the fish seek cover.

For bait, anglers are having great success using big worms on Texas...

Howdy y'all, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday morning Sam Rayburn fishing report for May 11th, 2025!

Let me tell ya, we're smack dab in the heart of late spring fishing season here at Big Sam, and things are heating up faster than asphalt in August! Water's sitting at a comfortable 73 degrees with a slightly stained clarity, and we're running about 0.9 feet above pool level.

The bass spawn is wrapping up this week, folks. While you can still find some shallow spawners, the best bite has shifted to those 8-14 foot zones. I've been putting clients...

Good morning, folks! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday, May 10th fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn.

The lake is looking good this morning with water levels holding at about 0.90 feet above pool level. Water temperature is sitting at a comfortable 73 degrees with a stained clarity. Perfect conditions for what we've got going on!

Many bass are wrapping up their spawn this week. If you've been trying to target those spawners, this might be your last good chance before they move off the beds completely. For the best action, I'd recommend focusing...