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Lake Amistad Fishing Report

Located on the Rio Grand River, the lake is about 12 miles NW of Del Rio in Val Verde County Texas with a
surface area is 64,900 acres and a maximum depth of 217 feet.

Lake Amistad was impounded in 1969 with the Conservation Pool Elevation of 1,117 feet and the
lake fluctuation depends on area rainfall and downstream irrigation needs. The annual fluctuations can be as much as 5-10 feet, however historical fluctuations have dropped lake Amistad as much as 50 feet below conservation pool, with the water clarity being clear to slightly stained.

The main fish species are Black bass, Crappie, Catfish, White and hybrid striped bass. For active fish on Lake Amistad, spinner baits and crank baits are the more popular choice.

Here are a few top notch fishing guides for this lake: South Texas Fishing, Reel'n Ray Service, Jerry's Fishing Service, Palmetto Guide Service.

Here are some of the best places to fish and the recommended lures to use:
On San Pedro Flats, use chrome/blue jerk baits, on the Main Lake Flats, bump up the size of your crank baits and fish the edge of grass. On Evans Creek, use soft plastic jerk baits rigged Carolina style. At Zorro Tank Dam, use reddish colored flukes and shad spooks. At Caballo Canyon, use watermellon lizards on Carolina style rigs and fish any structure around the grass. At Tulie Canyon, use green and pumpkin colored drop shots with a slow retrieve for bigger bass.

In Conclusion: Make sure you have all plans and reservations confirmed before beginning your trip. Also be careful not to venture into the Mexican part of the lake without proper documentation.
This lake is in extreme south Texas, so be aware of the hot weather during the summer months and take plenty of water in case of mechanical problems.
Lake Amistad is a great place to land that once in a lifetime trophy bass.
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Lake Texoma Cabin Rentals

The Lake Texoma cabin rentals that are appealing to most families are the ones with a lake view, somewhat secluded in that you are not sharing your vacation with a host of neighbors, or listing to someone's favorite loud music.

Here are some of the most popular:
Alberta Creek Resort
Big Mineral Camp
Buncombe Creek Marina
Catfish Bay
Cedar Bayou
Cedar Mills
Cumberland Cove Inc
Flowing Wells Marina
Grandpappy Point
Highport Resort and
Lighthouse Resort
Little Glasses Resort
Newberry Creek Resort and Marina
Soldier Creek Resort & Marina
Walnut Creek

When searching for cabin rentals, first determine your budget because there are upscale marinas and campgrounds that are somewhat out of reach for most families. The prices can range from $50.00 to $125.00 per day with weekly rates adjusted lower.

Lake Texoma cabin rentals can be more expensive than traditional accommodations, but well worth the extra expense. Renting a cabin for you and your family for a fishing trip can be an exciting adventure. Enjoying the rustic atmosphere of a cabin versus staying in a motel can make your fishing trip all the more memorable.



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Lake Tawakoni Fishing Reports

Impounded in 1960, Lake Tawakoni bass fishing is great just about year around. Located on the Sabine River. Pool level is 437 ft mls with a fluctuation average of 2 to 4 ft annually. The normal lake water is slight to moderate algal staining. Lake Tawakoni has a surface area of 37,879 acres. Vegetation is sparse on the lake. Flooded Timber is the most abundant cover. Main lake humps tend to attract schools of striped bass. Fish are active much longer during daylight hours and are normally found in shallow water early morning and late afternoon. Fish are more active during the fall, winter and spring months due to the cold weather. For active fish, spinner baits and crank baits are most fisherman's choice. A variety of plastic worms seems to work well during the hotter months. Early morning top water baits are just about anything that floats. Normally Poppers, Prop Baits or Flukes.. Channel catfish are good year-round, Use cut shad or smelly bait. Crappie fishing is only fair.Be sure to get the right info so you can be at the right place to bag your limit. If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Keep yourself up to date about the latest fishing activity. The local guides offer reports on their websites. Here are some Lake Tawakoni Hotspots with best baits to use: Rabbit Cove is the place to catch some big fish. try roadbeds and shallow brush. Wolf Cove...use spinner baits, buzz baits, in timber.
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Lake Livingston Fishing Reports

Located on the Trinity River in Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker counties. Dam is in Polk and San Jacinto counties, west of Livingston and 50 miles north of Houston. Lake impounded in 1969, is located on the Trinity River. Lake Pool level is 131 ft mls with a fluctuation average of 1 to 2 ft annually. Normal Clarity: Moderately to highly turbid. Lake Livingston has a surface area of 90,000 acres, with a maximum depth of 77 ft.

Known for it's great bass fishing. Fisherman come from far and wide to fish Lake Livingston. In addition to great Bass fishing, there is an abundance of Crappie which makes Lake Livingston the perfect fishing trip for the whole family.

Lake fish are active much longer during daytime hours and are normally found in much shallower water in early morning and the late afternoon. Largemouth Bass are more active during the fall season, winter and the spring months due to the much cooler weather. For active fish, spinner baits and crank baits are most fisherman's choice. A variety of watermelon green plastic worms seems to work well during the hot months when fished in grass. In the early morning, use top water baits like Poppers, Prop Baits or Flukes are your best bet to start with.

Here are some good places to fish and best lures to use: Village Creek...use white spinner baits in the cattails at higher water levels. Palmetto Creek Point...use white deep diving crank baits on the points. Harmon Creek...use jigs, white rattle traps and chrome blue spinner baits and trolling jigs.


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Spring Crappie Fishing

Well folks now that the winter is near over and the ice is off most of the lakes, ponds, rivers and streams all we need to do know is wait for the crappie spawn to catch some big slab spring crappie. Wrong! You are missing out on some of the most amazing spring crappie fishing. The fishing pressure will be light because of the still very cold weather. If you can tolerate some very inclement weather you will experience some of the most amazing spring crappie fishing.
After ice out it is time to go out and start your spring crappie fishing. The crappie are still in deep water but will start their move into holding areas close to their spawning beds. They will be hungry and will their feeding in Ernest. The water is extremely cold, so you will have to use a very slow bait presentation. The trick is being able to locate the fish, there are some fundamentals you need to be aware of to find the big slab pre-spawn spring crappie. Oh you won't have to be out on the lake at first light either. It has been my experience , afternoon is better this time of year because there is some sun warming and the crappie feed on the moving bait fish more in the afternoon.
A good place to start your spring crappie fishing is at the last places the ice fisherman were catching crappie. If you don't ice fish contact some ice fisherman and find out their last fishing locations. The fish will be holding at these locations right after ice out. If your lake is shallow, head to the deeper boat channels around your lake, the fish will be locate here. In deeper lakes head to narrowing creaks and channels feeding off the lake the spring crappie will be located there. I rivers head for channels that feed off the main river.
When fishing In cold water I prefer ultra light equipment. When your fishing for spring crappie the bite will most likely be very light. You need to be able to feel the bite to catch fish Use 2lb test and an open face reel and a graphite rod, with a good tip. If you are breaking line and snagging a lot move to 4lb fluorocarbon.. I recommend you use 1/32oz or 1/16oz jig heads that have eyes painted on them. The color of the jig head can very, but my preference is chartreuse or pink. with split tail plastic tubes. with some glitter color. My preference is to use clear color tubes with some glitter color in them for clear water. In murky water use white or yellow. If the water is real muddy use chartreuse.
If you use these tips you will be successful. When you catch a giant slab crappie in early spring there is no better feeling. Well good luck with your spring crappie fishing.
Mark Fleagle is the owner of eaglesnestmarketing.ws and oldfishinghole.com
Mark Is a dedicated fisherman with 30+ years of experience and has published numerous articles on fishing. He offers free fishing information and "how to articles at his websites. Visit his site at oldfishinghole.com and download a free copy of his "78 fishing discoveries unleashed" You can also contact him his e-mail address admin@oldfishinghole.com
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Crappie Fishing Tips for the Toledo Bend Lake Area

By Daniel Eggertsen
When it comes to crappie fishing, Toledo Bend Lake, Crappie fishing requires only a little knowledge and a few tips to maximize your catch! This reservoir is well known for its great crappie fishing.
It is located on the Sabine River, which falls in Sabine, Newton, and Shelby counties, and falls on the Louisiana-Texas line. It does not matter if you are a resident of Texas or Louisiana, as long as you hold a valid fishing license from either state or are exempt because of age, you are allowed to fish legally on either side of the lake.
There are a few state specific regulations for crappie fishing in Lake Toledo Bend, though. In the Texas side of the lake, the daily fishing limit is fifty black or white crappie, or any combination of both. You can have no more than fifty crappie in your possession. There is a minimum length of ten inches each for crappie if you are fishing anywhere from March to November, but the months of December through February, there is no minimum length for crappie and all of them caught must be kept.
If, however, you are fishing for crappie on the lake with a Louisiana license, the regulations will differ. It is important to remember that if you are in possession of fish on the Texas side of the lake, no matter which state license you hold, your catch much conform to Texas regulations no matter on which side the fish were caught.
When fishing for crappie on Lake Toledo Bend, you will find the fishing good year round, but for peak times, are always during the spawn, which occurs during the spring. During this time of year, pay special attention to the shallows where there are plenty of brushy vegetated areas. Jigs and minnows will be great choices for bait during this time.
At other times of the year, before or after spawning, pay close attention to deeper water areas that offer lots of brushy areas in which the crappie can shelter and feed. Look also near creek channels.
As always, the time of year in which you are fishing will determine so much about how and where you fish. The following break down of seasonal differences in where you will be able to locate the prime crappie rich areas on Toledo Bend Lake will help you maximize your catch potential.
Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best crappie fishing information possible. Get more information on Toledo Bend crappie fishing here: http://www.askcrappiefishing.com
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