Fishing Caddo Lake

AKA: Lake Caddo

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Caddo Lake, TX

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Caddo Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Caddo Lake is home to lots of trophy bass, making it a very popular bass tournament lake for both local and national organizations. The lake record is over 16 pounds. Fishing for bass here can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 8 pounds being landed. Anglers can also catch spotted bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Crappie Fishing

Crappie anglers will be happy to know they can fish for both black crappie and white crappie at Caddo Lake. These two species generally school separately. However, once located around cover, you may catch both species, as they often use the same cover. For best results when fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key, especially when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. This is a good place to catch quantities of nice, fat slabs. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

White Bass Fishing

Numerous successful spawn years have increased the population of white bass in Caddo Lake, and anglers can expect some great fishing this year. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. Fish near the bottom at night with live bait. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. When white bass chase schools of bait near the surface, spinners, spoons and small crank baits work well. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, white bass, yellow bass, hybrid striped bass, chain pickerel and longnose gar at Caddo Lake in East Texas.

Known for trophy bass and quality crappie, Caddo Lake is a 25,400-acre fishing lake on the eastern border of Texas, with Louisiana. Cypress trees, brush and vegetation are plentiful cover throughout the lake, making it an excellent environment for multiple fish species. In addition to bass and crappie, the lake maintains populations of catfish, bluegill, hybrid stripers, sunfish, chain pickerel and gar. There are numerous places around the lake with access to the shoreline for anglers who prefer to fish from the bank.

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Caddo Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
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Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Buzzard Bay Landing & RV Park
Located mid lake, south side, off N Stateling Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Potter's Point Marina Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Mc Boat Ramp 3644 Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Starr Ranch Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Star Ranch Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.