• Stripers and Topwaters: Prime Time Fishing on Lake Texoma

  • Oct 5 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Stripers and Topwaters: Prime Time Fishing on Lake Texoma

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  • As of October 5, 2024, Lake Texoma is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, especially with the onset of cooler weather.

    ### Weather and Water Conditions
    The water temperature is around 75 degrees, with the lake level at 1.51 feet below pool. The water is slightly stained, which is typical for this time of year.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise today is at about 7:30 AM, and sunset will be around 7:00 PM. These twilight hours are crucial for catching some of the biggest fish of the year.

    ### Fish Activity
    The striped bass fishing has been excellent, particularly in the early morning hours. These fish are seeking cooler waters in the shallows, making them vulnerable to topwater lures. You can expect to see diving birds marking feeding schools on the surface, indicating active fish.

    ### Types and Amounts of Fish
    Striped bass are the main target, with many smaller fish being caught under the birds and larger ones found on shallow flats in 5-15 feet of water. Drifting gizzard shad or working topwaters along the banks has been highly effective. Box fish are also active along the ledges in 30-40 feet of water, feeding on threadfin shad. Catfish are good on cut shad along flats and on anchor in deeper waters.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For striped bass, pencil poppers, slabs, and swimbaits are working well. Blind casting topwaters in the shallows, especially during the early morning, has been very productive. Live bait such as gizzard shad and threadfin shad is also highly recommended. For catfish, cut shad is the go-to bait.

    ### Hot Spots
    One of the best spots is the shallow flats in the backs of creeks, where striped bass are actively feeding on topwaters at daybreak. Another hot spot is along the river channel and flats, where you can use sonar to mark schools of fish. The main lake points and ledges are also productive areas, especially for those targeting catfish.

    ### Tips
    Stealth is key when fishing in the shallows, as too much boat traffic can spook the fish. Arrive early, before the sun rises, and be quiet when casting to avoid scaring off the fish. If you're not catching fish in one spot, move to another after about 20 minutes.

    This fall season is prime time for catching big stripers on Lake Texoma, so make sure to take advantage of the cooler weather and the exciting topwater action.
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