Sam Rayburn Reservoir in 3-D at today's water level, about 80 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sam Rayburn Reservoir today
Texas · 146.8 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 68°F water, level steady, 9 ft below normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm · about 30 ft deep today
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pmsunset, moonset · wind 0 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 12:45 pm – 3:00 pmmoon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 8.7 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 2 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 5:21 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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