October at Texoma




This has been a very awesome year for striper fishing on beautiful Lake Texoma. I am still fishing the same way, and doubt I will change since it works.   I guess I do my best with bigger fish, as artificial seems to bag the larger fish.   If you dont like to troll for big fish,  and want to catch a lot of small fish, I am not your man.   Yesterday with 4 people, whereas we alternate after every fish, we brought in 8 fish, between 8 to 5 lbs each, with a total of 26 fish.   We do not get a limit as we have to throw back some big fish, as there is a 2 fish over 20 inches per fisherman.   Also most small fish are so skinny, there is not much meat, and even it is mushy.   Our lake seems to be turning over, which leaves a grayish tent, but does not have anything to do with the quality of the filets.   My time on the water is getting limited, as suffering from an ole football injury as a kid, and will probably go into the hospital for a new left knee.    With the fall period upon us, you will find the eagles moving in, which is a wonderful site, along the edges or points of the lake.   There is not a lot of fishing going on during the winter, although stripers bite the entire year, with some times better than others.   I will probably be out of business for a while, after my surgery, but all in all, I look forward to some time on the bank, and sitting around, playing with our three Bostons, who do not realize they are not humans.   Have a good fall, and hope God blesses you in whatever endeavor you choose.......CrossCreek Guide Service....JD




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Lake Texoma Weather Forecast

Friday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 80

Friday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 68

Saturday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 77

Saturday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 68

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 80

Sunday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 71

Monday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 82

Monday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 69


Lake Texoma Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/25: 619.52 (+2.52)



Lake Texoma

Fishing Report from TPWD (Apr. 23)

FAIR. Water stained; 62 degrees; 1.16 feet below pool. The striper fishing is great with the rise in water levels and surface temperatures. The shad spawn is in full force, look for fish shallow along rocky banks on Topwaters and swimbaits. Look for birds on the banks and surface activity. Crappie are still scattered and in spawning stages. Fish are suspended under docks and near the top of brush. Jigs and small shad are working in 12-15 feet of water near creeks and coves. Catfish are showing up along the rocks and shallow flats. Cut shad or prepared baits in 5-12 feet of water near points and drop-offs. Bass are at the backs of coves and for suspended fish near docks. The shad spawn and rise in lake levels will pull fish on to the banks as well. Report by Jacob Orr, Lake Texoma, Guaranteed Guide Service. Striped bass can be found in all depths under the birds. Some fish will move into the creeks searching for warmer water due to the rising water. Best baits are swimbaits in deeper water under seagulls, and topwater under egrets are working the banks. The water is muddy in the river so this will push fish to the main lake seeking better clarity. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors.

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