"Late Summer Largemouths on Lake Fork - Chasing Biggins as Fall Transition Starts"

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the fresh Lake Fork fishing report for Saturday, September 6th, 2025. We’re rolling into early September, and the dog days aren’t letting go just yet—Lake Fork water is holding steady in the upper 80s, sitting at about 87 degrees and right around normal pool with a slight stain to the water. The summer patterns are still setting the tone, but some subtle hints of fall transition are creeping in, so keep your eyes peeled for bass on the move.

Weather today’s shaping up hot and humid, typical for this time, with a predicted high near 95 and some clouds providing short relief. We had sunrise at 6:58 a.m., and sunset’ll come around 7:40 p.m.—that means those early and late windows are prime for active fish. No inflow release at the dam right now, so water conditions are stable and clarity’s moderate.

Let’s talk about the bite. Largemouth bass are in classic late-summer form, feeding early and late in 6-14 feet of water, especially around submerged grass on humps and underwater points. Texas-rigged worms and creature baits are working best, with green pumpkin and watermelon red pulling solid strikes. According to the local guide Weldon Kirk and several folks on Spreaker’s “Lake Fork, Texas Fishing Report,” the soft plastics have been hot, and crankbaits deflected off timber produce reaction bites in those same depths. For those chasing bigger bass—the fish over six pounds are feeding heavy on shad as the fall transition starts to tease the big girls to gorge, just as fishtips.com advises.

If you’re after crappie, the bite’s fair but picking up late afternoon over brush in 8-15 feet of water. Minows and small jigs in chartreuse have been the ticket. Catfish are real cooperative—fair in 10-15 feet around structure, best on cut shad or punch bait. The bluegill bite’s steady for the kids, on crickets and worms off the marina docks.

White bass and hybrids are scattered in deeper water. Trolling with spoons or anchoring up with live shad has seen some action, but they’re not thick. Jigs and ghost minnows will give you your best shot at a hybrid. Below the dam, everything’s slow as there’s no water being released, so stick to the main lake.

On tackle, you can’t go wrong with a wacky rig, spinnerbait, or even a topwater frog right up shallow early. According to Juran Adventures’ September bait test, those three are bringing in the bigger bass. With the water temp as high as it is, bass are hugging shady cover and holding a bit deeper once the sun’s overhead. Beef up your gear for the chance at a trophy—Lake Fork is still known for those double-digit largemouths, as highlighted by A Texas Guide. If you’re a knots person, keep it simple—the uni-to-uni, improved clinch, and Palomar knots are all you need, just like local anglers have proven for years.

Hot spots today:
- North end grass beds in Little Caney and Big Mustang creeks—work your plastics slow and deliberate along deeper weed edges.
- Main lake points near SRA and Chaney Branch—target sunken timber and brush piles with crankbaits and Carolina rigs.
- For crappie, the 515 bridges have been steady producers in that 12-15’ range, especially after lunchtime.

Tidal influence is minimal here, but expect minor windblown current to concentrate the bite on the southeast banks.

Keep your eyes on birds working and any surface shad schools in open water—topwater action can break out quick, especially if a breeze picks up. Fish are moving, feeding short windows heavy, so time your trips for dawn and dusk for your best odds.

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