Lake Fork

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Current Temperature:
84°

Est Water Temperature:
58° (What's This)

Barometric Pressure:
30.15 (High)

Wind Speed:
East at 13 Knots (15 MPH)

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Lake Fork
Lake Fork General Information
Welcome to FishingNotes.com Lake Fork fishing report page. Here you will find all the information you need to make the best decisions for today's fishing. Current weather including air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction are continuously updated throughout the day. Vital fishing information for Lake Fork, including mean water temperature and moon phase. Help in choosing what time to hit the water with daily sunrise and sunset times plus moon rise and moon set times. We would love to hear how your fishing trip went, feel free to share your days success on the community report page. Good luck and we hope you catch a full bag today!

Lake Fork General Information:

Lake Fork in Texas has proven year after year that this lake give big bass hunters a chance to catch a real Trophy.  Ten pound plus bass are a common occurance at Lake Fork.  The Lake Fork largemouth bass record is 18lbs 3oz and 26inches long. This Texas lake holds more than trophy largemouth.  Lake fork is an excellent lake to get some crappie fishing and catfishing in.

 Lake Fork Fishing Information:

when lake fork was flooded, it was created to be a blueprint for trophy bass lakes.  The initial stocking of hundreds of thousands of Florida Strain Black Bass set Lake fork on a path to become the premier bass fishing reservoir in the nation.   The Florida Black Bass were stocked from the lake 1970's through the late 1980's.  The fish habitat is set up perfectly for largemouth bass fishing.  All fisherman have to love to fight trees if they want to fish this lake.  With practically every inch of this lake full of flooded timer.  To be at full speed on this lake with a bass boat takes some stones.  Throw in the hydrilla, milfoil, and duckweek, and the abundance of baitfish for largemouth to grow huge including shad, minnows, crawfish, sunfish and bluegill.  To preserve the excellent fishing at Lake Fork, the Texas Parks and Wildlife implemented a slot limit of no bass between 16 and 24 inches will be kept. A 5 bass per day limit can be kept, consisting of 5 under 16 inches, or 1 over 24 inches, and 4 under 16 inches.

 


State:
Texas

County:
Wood

Inpoundment Type:
Reservior

Surface Area (acres):
27264

Lake Management:
State Park

Latitude:
0.00000000000000

Longitude:
0.00000000000000

Water Clarity:
3-6 ft

Water Temp Factors:


Maximum Depth (ft):
70

Normal Elevation (ft):
403

Boat Access:
Paved Ramps

Boat Limits:
No Restrictions

Lake Fork Largemouth Bass Fishing

[ Largemouth Bass Info ]
Lake Fork Largemouth Bass Rating:
   4.2/5
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Lake Fork Largemouth Bass Tips: [ Add Tip ]
- This Cove looks like an awesome Largemouth fishing spot. But it's not, it's actually quite aweful.
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Largemouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
At 58 degree water temperature largemouth bass fishing is in pre-spawn now. It's time to get fishing. Female bass are going to be moving up to the spawning beds. Male largemouth bass will be starting to build the spawning nests in protected coves. Bass prefer to spawn in weedy and woody cover deep in coves that will be protected from the wind and other elements. This is the best time to catch the lake record bass. The female bass will be feeding until they reach the beds and start the spawn. The smaller male bass will be attacking lures also. It is on like donkey kong!!! Hit the water NOW, we can?t believe you are reading this and not fishing right now. GET OUT!!
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2013-02-12 With the warmer weather, our water temperatures have been on the rise. This week, I found water as warm as 58.5 degrees, and most of the areas we fished were over 56 degrees. The warmer temps pulled a lot of big females onto the flats and secondary points where we were able to cover some water and catch them a little more easily. Water level as of this writing is 398.89 (4.11 ft below full pool), but it is slowly on the rise with the rain that we are receiving as I write.

Our best bait has been a red lipless crankbait, but you should also try a Santone spinnerbait, a Chatterbait ... [more]
Community Largemouth Bass Fishing Reports
2013-01-27
Report By:David Vance
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature: 52
Lake Fork is about 4 feet low but still in great condition, and it’s getting closer to the time of year we all look forward to when the bass start spawning in March. The Big Bass are starting to slowly make there move to the shallows, and each Angler that is looking to catch a Trophy Bass, now is the time to be on the water as much as you can. The water temperatures are making a rebound after that last bad cold front, with the weather back in the sixty’s this week the shallow water is starting warm back up some. From now through February the patterns will remain relatively the same. Shallow flats located from main lake points, and secondary points that lead into the backs of the creeks are key areas to target for per spawn bass. The grass is making a come back and when you find it Fishing a ½ and 3/4 oz. lipless Crank Baits also a Mans One Minus and a Square Bill in red & orange, and with some chartreuse in it are great. Cover a lot of water with these baits to locate the Bass; ripping the bait off the grass will produce some Big reaction strikes from these big pre-spawn Bass feeding up in preparation for the coming spawn. Also one of the best big bass baits for this time of year is a suspending Jerk Bait, fished on main lake and secondary points fished very slowly can be deadly for those Bass that will not move far to hit a bait, fish it slow with long pauses between jerks and hold on! My most productive color is black, gold & orange. Another good pattern this time of year is slow rolling a 3/4 Spinner Bait with a # 5 or 6 Willow Life Blade, you can almost fish this big Spinner Bait like a Jig pulling the bait just enough to turn the blade, this pattern works good on these windy days. This time of year can be very tough the bass are in tarnishing and starting to get in the pre spawn stage, mid Jan and early February is not the time of year to catch big numbers, you can fish a long time with out a bite, so don’t get frustrated because the next cast you make could be the bass of a life time, most of the bass over ten pounds I have caught here on Lake Fork have been now through April. Good places to try right now are North West Bay, Running Creek, Long Branch, Birch Creek, these creeks always produce big pre-spawn Bass. This weather has been a roller coaster up and down one day it’s in the thirties and the next it‘s in the sixties , but that is Texas weather I have been Guiding on this lake a long time and I have had some of my best Big Bass days on some of the worst weather days, so don’t let the cold weather keep you off the water this time of year. If you would like Book a guide trip and get in on some of this pre-spawn action now is the time to book, my Spring days are booking up fast so book early for best available dates. On my trips all Tackle is included. You can reach me at 903-629-7699 or Cell 903-629-5085 or check out my web site at http://www.lakeforktexasfishingreports.com e-mail bassrus@peoplescom.net Good Fishing, David Vance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lake Fork Smallmouth Bass Fishing

[ Smallmouth Bass Info ]
Lake Fork Smallmouth Bass Rating:
   1.1/5
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Smallmouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
The smallmouth bass spawn is in full swing now. Fishing will become slower but won't turn off completely. If you are fishing for female bass go with plastics and really slow your presentation and stay around the spawning beds. You should be able to find some larger females and male bass on the standard spring patterns. Female bass will really start to slow down on feeding and the fishing is going to be slower for a few weeks until they move into active patterns again. Hit the water NOW, we can?t believe you are reading this and not fishing right now. GET OUT!!
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Lake Fork Crappie Fishing

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Lake Fork Crappie Rating:
   3.8/5
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Crappie Tips for Current Conditions:
The crappie spawn should be really heating up now. Crappie prefers to spawn on gravel bottom typically with brush and/or emergent vegetation for cover. If the lake is void of gravel bottoms, find the rocks or rip rap. Crappie will use the larger structure rocks for cover. Cast some small grub baits in the shallows looking for the spawning crappie. Good luck today!
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Community Crappie Fishing Reports
2012-03-25
Report By:Guest
Fishing Rating: 2
Water Temperature:
3/24/12 Crappie at the Bridge was poor on live bait. If you did get a bite, it was about 3 clicks off of the bottom. Small Catfish biting on worms.
Lake Fork Catfish Fishing

[ Catfish Info ]
Lake Fork Catfish Rating:
   4.6/5
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- Fishing for catfish is great if your using stink bait or minnows we caught alot under the bridge and by 29 ft. deep stumps!
Catfish Tips for Current Conditions:
The catfish family comprises of blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel catfish. Since catfish are warm water fish, they aren’t going to be very active in this water temperature. They will still be feeding, but catfish will only be found very deep and feeding very slowly. Your best bet is give some of the more active fish species in your lake a shot until the cats are active again.
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Lake Fork Spotted Bass Fishing

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Lake Fork Spotted Bass Rating:
   2/5
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Spotted Bass Tips for Current Conditions:
The spotted bass spawn is in full swing now. Fishing will become slower but won't turn off completely. If you are fishing for female bass go with plastics and really slow your presentation and stay around the spawning beds. You should be able to find some larger females and male bass on the standard spring patterns. Female bass will really start to slow down on feeding and the fishing is going to be slower for a few weeks until they move into active patterns again.
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Lake Fork White Bass Fishing

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Lake Fork White Bass Rating:
   4.5/5
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Lake Fork Striped Bass Fishing

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Lake Fork Striped Bass Rating:
   4/5
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Lake Fork General Fishing Info
Community General Fishing Reports
2011-03-13
Report By:Guest
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
"March, 2011 March bassin Greetings anglers from the big bass factory. March here at Lake Fork means one thing. The big ones are on the move and heading to the shallows to participate in their annual spawn routine. It is a great time of year for the shallow water angler to come to Lake Fork and catch some really big bass. This year the water levels are low so you might find things a little different out on the lake while you are searching for those lunkers. A lot of places that you usually find them may be a bit shallow for them to move in to this spring. That being said fish those areas out in front of those pockets that have good cover and you can hit the gold mine. Fishing should be great this spring as the low water will have the bass concentrated in smaller areas. That is a good problem to have! A lot of the fish will spawn on the wood this year and that will make for some good flipping and pitching. I love to flip and pitch and I am going to love doing that with some new baits that Berkley is coming out with this spring called ""Berkley Havoc"". These pro designed baits will feature the best shapes, actions and colors of anything out there. ~~~~ For the rest of Guide John Tanner Fishing report go to http://www.lakeforkbassguide.com/tripinfo.htm#John%20Tanner%27s%20Lake%20Fork%20Fishing%20Report"
2010-02-25
Report By:Guest
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature: 47
Feb 4th 2010 Fishing Report from Gary Johnson The big bass time on Lake Fork is here and now is the time to be on Lake Fork. Last year we saw bass on the beds as early as Feb. 16 in the backs of the creeks. Right now the prespawn bite is beginning and lipless crankbaits seem to be the trick. The water temperature this week was about 47 in the morning and would rise to 50 degrees in some areas and the lake is full. There is as much grass as I have seen in recent years in the major creeks and points which is great for this time of the year. For the rest of Gary's fishing report go to http://www.ets-systems.com/lakefork/services/johnsonreport.htm Pro Guide Gary Johnson's Guide Service Website: www.lakeforkfishingtrips.com Email: gary@LakeForkFishingTrips.com Cell: 214-205-0540
2010-02-25
Report By:abray
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
"

Fishing Report from Jan 1, 2010.  Happy New Year from Lake Fork everyone! If your resolution this year is to catch a trophy bass then you are looking in the right place. You can expect some amazing fishing on Lake Fork this year with lots of big bass being caught by a number of anglers as the big females prepare themselves for the annual spawning season. January is not a numbers time so you should not expect to catch a bunch of fish but the quality of fish that you do catch is great. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you in your pursuit of catching one of those fish in the month of January. Lake Fork has maintained its water level at full pool or better all of last year so there is no shortage of habitat for these fish to hide in. This is great for the lake and the pre-spawn fishing as we move toward spring. You can expect water temperatures to range from 45-55 degrees the entire month of January. The water clarity can vary but should remain clear to slightly stained in some areas due to wind, rain and the decreasing of vegetation due to the cold weather. For the rest of Guide James Caldemeyer go to http://www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com/1.1.html

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2010-02-25
Report By:abray
Fishing Rating: 1
Water Temperature:
"

After a brutally cold start to 2010 at Lake Fork, we have had over a week of very mild weather, including a couple nights in the 60s and some warm sunny days in the 70s. Water temps have risen steadily and there are even a few fish in the very backs of the creeks. I have fished Fork the last 6 days in a row and although it has warmed dramatically, the bass are only slowly working their way back shallow. With the warm weather continuing this week, look for them to steadily show up shallow. Last week started off well and slowed as it went on for numbers, but the size of the fish has been very good and the females are already fat with a lot of eggs.  For the rest of Captian Tom Redington go to http://www.lakeforkguidetrips.com/

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2010-02-25
Report By:Guest
Fishing Rating: 3
Water Temperature: 50

Lake Fork is at full pool and the water temperature ranges from the high 40s to low 50s. There are two major patterns which will catch fish this time of year on Lake Fork. First is the reaction bite. We have been using lipless crankbaits fished over the grass in two to eight feet of water. For the rest of Gary Johnsons Fishing report goto http://www.ets-systems.com/lakefork/services/johnsonreport.htm



Lake Fork Solar and Lunar Conditions
Current Lunar Fishing Tip:
Full Moon fishing can be at its best. The gravitational pull on the earth is at its peak when the moon and sun are rising and setting at opposite times of the day. This combination can generate extraordinary fishing opportunities especially if combined with perfect weather variances. The full moon may have the fish extremely aggressive and actively hunting for food. Try fishing a little faster today and with several different baits and techniques. When fish are more aggressive, it?s always fun to fish a little more aggressive. Watch the peak fishing times and make sure you are on the water during that part of the day to take full advantage of today's solar/lunar peaks. Full moon days can be great fishing. Good luck today!
Sunrise:
06:20 CST

Moon Phase:

% Illuminated
Days to Full

Sunset:
20:18 CST







Lake Fork Links
Guide Service
http://www.lakeforkinfo.com/  

DWP Lake Page
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/fork/  

Camping Info
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/fork/access.phtml  

Hook, Line, and Sinker Lodge, L.L.C.
http://www.hooklineandsinkerlf.com  

Fishing Guide Lance Vick
http://www.lakeforkbass.com/  

Fishing Guide Larry Barnes
http://www.lakeforkfishingguide.com/  

Lake Fork Texas Lures and Fishing Equipment
http://www.lftlures.com/  

Lake Fork Texas Trolling Motor Repair
http://www.trollingmotorparts.com  

Lake Fork Texas Tips and Techniques
http://www.ets-systems.com/lakefork/services/tips.htm  

Lake Fork Texas Fishing Forum
http://www.wmi.org/bassfish/reports/texas/index.html  

Professional Lake Fork Bass Guide John Tanner
http://www.lakeforkbassguide.com/  

State Department of Wildlife and Parks
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us  

State Fishing Records
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State Fishing Licensee
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State Parks
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/  

Texas Bass Tackle
http://www.texasbasstackle.com  

BASSMaster Fishing Membership
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