Fishing conditions for Sam Rayburn Reservoir
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Now, July 25
3:30 PM
humidity
25%uv index
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87%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:49AMmoon
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Sam Rayburn Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sam Rayburn Reservoir, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (8 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 100°F (38°C) . Sunrise today: 06:28 AM, sunset: 08:18 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:49 PM and moonset at 1:58 AM.
About this spot
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Sam Rayburn Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sam Rayburn Reservoir, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (8 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 100°F (38°C) . Sunrise today: 06:28 AM, sunset: 08:18 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:49 PM and moonset at 1:58 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Sam Rayburn Reservoir is a 114,500-acre impoundment on the Angelina River in Jasper County, East Texas, completed in 1965. It is Texas's largest lake lying entirely within the state and one of the premier largemouth bass destinations in the American South, hosting more than 400 bass tournaments annually. Its combination of deep water, flooded timber, and dense aquatic vegetation has made it a benchmark reservoir fishery. Spot Features: Sam Rayburn reaches about 80 feet at its deepest and holds extensive hydrilla beds, standing timber, flooded terrestrial vegetation, and man-made brush piles. The lower lake is clearer and vegetation-driven, the upper arms offer timber and laydown structure. In cooler months crankbaits and spinnerbaits along vegetation edges produce well, summer demands plastic worms, jigs, and Carolina rigs worked on deep ledges and brush piles. A boat is essential on this vast impoundment. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are active year-round, with the most sustained feeding windows in fall, winter, and spring when fish push into shallow hydrilla and timber. During summer the bass bite narrows to early morning, late evening, and after dark. Black crappie peak during the spring spawn, clustering in shallow vegetation. Channel catfish are reliable through the warmer months, while trophy blue catfish and flathead catfish can be targeted throughout the year.
