Fishing Lake Ray Roberts
AKA: Ray Roberts Lake
Popular Fish Species Lake Ray Roberts, TX
Crappie Fishing
Lake Ray Roberts is a great crappie fishing lake. Light line and small hooks are key when fishing live bait. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. 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.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Lake Ray Roberts is known as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the region. Anglers are catching bass in good numbers with largemouth bass in the 4 to 6-pound range showing up with some regularity. A history of careful fisheries management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass and spotted bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being weighed in. In Lake Ray Roberts, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. 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.
White Bass Fishing
White bass are flourishing in Lake Ray Roberts and anglers should expect some great fishing this year. White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. 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.
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, longear sunfish, warmouth, white bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, longnose gar and spotted gar at Ray Roberts Lake in Central Texas.
Lake Ray Roberts Fishing Video
Lake Ray Roberts, located in North Texas, is a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts seeking a rewarding angling experience. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, attracting anglers of all skill levels. Largemouth bass is the prized target for many fishermen at Lake Ray Roberts. With its submerged structure, boat docks, and brushy areas, the lake provides an ideal habitat for bass, making it a favored spot for bass fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can also target other popular species such as catfish, crappie, and white bass, ensuring a diverse and exciting fishing adventure.
Over 150 miles of shoreline await anglers at Lake Ray Roberts (Lake Ray Roberts). It is considered one of the top fishing lakes in Texas. This is a 25,000-acre reservoir in the northeast part of the state, at Pilot Point, and host to a wide variety of fish species. Bass, crappie, white bass, catfish, striped bass, hybrid stripers, gar and several species of sunfish all roam these waters.
The lake is well known for guided fishing trips which help you find the big ones, especially bass and catfish. February and March are the best time for lunker bass, and catfish can be caught year round. Winter crappie fishing can be very fruitful on deep structure, especially around brush piles. White bass, striped bass and hybrids follow schools of baitfish as they move shallow in fall and spring, then deeper in winter and summer. Plenty of boat launch ramps are situated around the lake for convenient launching of pleasure and fishing boats of all kinds. Fishing from the bank and canoe or kayak portage is an option at the parks and other locations around the lake. There are marinas, fish-cleaning stations, bait shops, stores, boat rentals and other products and services available for all your fishing, boating and camping needs at Lake Ray Roberts.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Ray Roberts
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Ray Roberts Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boating is a favored activity on Lake Ray Roberts, as the lake's expansive waters and scenic surroundings make it an ideal setting for water-based fun. Whether it's leisurely cruising, water skiing, or fishing from a boat, there is ample space for boaters to indulge in their favorite activities. Lake Ray Roberts features multiple boat ramps, marinas, and even boat rentals, ensuring easy access for boating enthusiasts. The calm waters and picturesque landscapes of the lake create a delightful environment for boating adventures.
Fishing Boat Rentals
Lone Star Marina
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
940 686-0261
Ray Roberts Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
940 458-7343
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
1190 Boat Launch
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Road 1190, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Buck Creek Boat Launch
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, east side, at the south end of the S Ray Roberts Parkway Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Hawthorn Circle Camping Loop Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Hawthorn Circle, this is a two-lane, gravel ramp with paved parking.
Isle Du Bois State Park Boat Launch
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Isle Du Bois State Park Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Pecan Creek Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, east side, at the east end of the E Lone Oak Road Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Johnson Branch Unit
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Johnson State Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Jordan Unit Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, southwest side, off Road 1192, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Marinas
Ray Roberts Marina
1399 Marina Cir
Sanger, TX 76266
940 458-7343
Fishing Guides On Lake Ray Roberts
Get Bit Guide Service - bass
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Fishing License
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Camping is a popular pastime at Lake Ray Roberts, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area and enjoy a peaceful retreat. The lake provides several campgrounds, accommodating both tent and RV campers. Campers can relax amidst the serene ambiance, enjoy nature walks, and spend evenings by campfires beneath the starry sky. Camping at Lake Ray Roberts allows visitors to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the tranquility of the outdoors.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lone Oak RV Park - 940 726-6353
Ray Roberts Marina & RV Park - 940 458-7343
River N Lakes RV Park - 940 284-8000
Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Johnson Branch Unit - 940 637-2294
McClain's Longhorn RV Campground - 940 432-3204
Lake Ray Roberts TX Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Ray Roberts Lake
Ray Roberts Marina & RV Park
1399 Marina Cir #146
Sanger, TX 76266
940 458-7343
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Lake Ray Roberts offers excellent fishing guided trips for big bass and catfish fishing in Central TX.
