Fishing Lake Texoma

AKA: Texoma Reservoir, Texoma Lake

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Lake Texoma, TX

Popular Fish Species Lake Texoma, TX

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Texoma. They are plentiful, run in schools and can grow to bragging size. In Spring and Fall work the upper end of the lake where water is flowing into the lake. Look for deeper water in the river channel, as a holding place for stripers. In Summer and Winter, stripers hang out in deeper water during the day. Morning often draws the stripers to much shallower water, look for them from the surface down to around the 20-foot range as they feed on shallow-running schools of bait. The lake is filled with plenty of baitfish and sunfish to to keep the fishery thriving. Being successful at fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers which are likely to be nearby. Fish finders, and forward facing sonar, are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.

Crappie Fishing

Both black crappie and white crappie reside in good numbers in Lake Texoma. These two species tend to 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 Lake Texoma, 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.

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, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, white bass, striped bass, alligator gar, longnose gar and spotted gar at Texoma Lake in East Texas.

Lake Texoma Fishing Video

Notorious for big striped bass and lots of them, Lake Texoma is a 93,000-acre reservoir on the northern border of the state, at Denison, TX. There is so much water to fish, including 1,250 miles of shoreline, and a wide variety of fish species to pursue. Three kinds of bass, three kinds of catfish, two types of crappie, half a dozen kinds of sunfish, three kinds of gar and those big stripers all reside in the waters of Texoma.

Lake Texoma, located on the border of Texas and Oklahoma, is a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable angling experience. The lake offers exceptional fishing opportunities, attracting anglers from near and far. Striped bass is the prized target for many fishermen at Lake Texoma. With its deep waters and abundant forage, the lake provides an ideal habitat for striped bass, making it a favored spot for striped bass fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can also target other popular species such as largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and white bass, ensuring a diverse and thrilling fishing adventure.

There is every amenity one could wish for on, and around, this awesome fishery. Camping, boating and fishing are the primary activities here, but hiking, sightseeing, picnicking and other outdoor activities are all available. Boat launch ramps galore assist in launching all types and sizes of pleasure and fishing boats. All up and down the lake are locations accessible for fishing from the bank as well as launching kayaks and canoes. Flowing water, or current, is a major factor when fishing. When water is flowing it tends to turn on the bite as fish can ambush bait as it flows by in the current. There is limited aquatic vegetation for cover, but timber, brush, rocks, boulders, ledges, points, creek channels and boat docks/houses all provide holding spots for various species of fish. Stripers and white bass follow schools of baitfish - find the bait and the fish will be close by. Look for crappie around standing timber, boat dock pilings and brush - best times are fall and winter. Catfish relate to creek and river channels and are catchable year round. Bass move in-and-out, and up-and-down following the baitfish as well. Locate the depth of the bait and find cover at that depth.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Texoma

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Lake Texoma 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

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Boating is a favored activity on Lake Texoma, as the lake's vast expanse 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 enjoy their preferred activities. Lake Texoma features multiple marinas, boat ramps, 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.

Camping is a popular pastime at Lake Texoma, 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 Texoma allows visitors to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the tranquility of the outdoors.

Fishing Boat Rentals

Grandpappy Point Resort and Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
903 465-6330

Highport Marina Dock ZJ
Rentals: Pontoon boats
903 786-7000

Lighthouse Marina Fueldock and Store
Rentals: Pontoon boats and kayaks
903 361-5070

Rock Creek Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
903 523-5353

Collin Park Marina
Rentals: pontoon boats and fishing boats
972 442-3567

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cedar Mills Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Harbour View Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Damsite Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, at the south end of the dam, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Eisenhower State Park Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off St Park Road 20, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Flowing Wells Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Flowing Wells Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Highport Marina Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Highpoint Road, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lakeshore Drive Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Little Mineral Marina Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Little Mineral Marina Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Txi Boat ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Gateway Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Cedar Bayou Marina at Lake Texoma
513 Cedar Bayou Blvd
Gordonville, TX 76245
903 523-4248

Cedar Mills Marina & Resort
500 Harbour View Rd
Gordonville, TX 76245
903 523-4222

Grandpappy Point Resort and Marina
132 Grandpappy Dr
Denison, TX 75020
903 465-6330

Highport Marina Dock ZJ
120 Texoma Harbor Drive
Pottsboro, TX 75076
903 786-7000

Lake Texoma Marina
4499 Rock Creek Rd
Whitesboro, TX 76273
214 226-2159

Lighthouse Marina Fueldock and Store
300 Lighthouse Dr
Pottsboro, TX 75076
903 361-5070

Little Mineral Marina & Resort
300 Little Mineral Marina
Pottsboro, TX 75076
903 786-2332

Rock Creek Marina
1464 Rock Creek Blvd
Gordonville, TX 76245
903 523-5353