Lake Texoma Fishing Report for January 26, 2012

by JD Dorsey, Owner
Cross Creek Striper Guide Service
Jerry "JD" Dorsey. JD owns and operates Cross Creek Striper Guide Service, a licensed, insured and Coast Guard certified service from Little Mineral Marina on Lake Texoma. He has dedicated the last 19 years to bass fishing and learning the patterns of the striped bass so you are sure to a successful trip. He began his business on the west end of the lake on the Oklahoma side, in 1994 and althought his name was Jerry Dorsey, theother guides began to call him "JD". He has learned the lake from one end to the other, and now houses his boat at Little Mineral Resort, on the Texas side.

Water is flowing into Texoma, raining the last 3 days, which helps the blue green algae problem, opening the lake, but staining the water some, changing conditions somewhat. We have still been catching big fish, in mid 40 temp waters, but winds make it tough at times. I am fishing still with live bait, in 55-70 foot of water, and sometimes in 15-20 feet of water. Bait fishing seems to rule, although artificial is good at times also. Getting bait is tough as I have to go to another area, than Little Mineral, to find it. The heavy recent rains have greatly improved the green algae situation, as the lake is open for swimming, except in certain areas. It has never been a problem with fishing or the fish. It is always a good idea to plan your trips, taking the weather into consideration, as it plays a large part in being on a huge lake like Texoma. This 88,000 acre lake, with 630 miles of shoreline, capivates the largest accumulation of fish, making us the "Striper Capital of the World". Good Fishing....JD

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