Rayburn Bass Bite Booming, Crappie & Cats On Fire - June 11, 2025 Fishing Report

This is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Lake Sam Rayburn and the surrounding waters here on June 11, 2025.

We’re deep into early summer now, and Big Sam is serving up some of the best action we’ve seen all year. Water temperatures are holding steady right around 80 degrees, running a touch above pool but slowly dropping as the Corps continues releasing water. The clarity is relatively good after last week’s rain, so conditions are ideal for both early and late sessions on the water. Sunrise is at 6:13 a.m., with sunset clocking in just past 8:22 p.m., so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work with.

Bass fishing is in full summer swing, and the bite is GOOD, especially as those fish finish their post-spawn transition. Most bass are locking onto their classic deeper haunts—think main lake points, ledges, humps, and creek channel swings in the 10-20 foot range. Carolina rigs tipped with creature baits or big worms are flat-out producing. Deep-diving crankbaits have also been hot, especially when worked over submerged structure. Don’t skip the early morning frog or popper bite up in the pencil and hay grass—lots of locals are reporting explosive strikes right at first light. If the water stays high, some fish are lingering shallow, so flipping brush and flooded timber with a Texas rig will keep you in the running for a kicker.

Crappie action is picking up as those slabs settle onto the brush piles. Anglers are catching them in the 8-14 foot range, but expect them to slip a bit deeper as the summer heats up. Both jigs and live minnows are putting keepers in the box, especially around submerged timber and deeper brush piles near creek mouths.

Catfish are on fire, particularly early morning and late evening. Fresh shad or cut bait fished along creek channels and ledges is the ticket. Locals are filling coolers with good-eating blues and channels, especially in 10-20 feet of water.

If you’re after the best action, check out the Black Forest area and the old 147 Bridge—these spots have been consistent for both bass and crappie. Harvey Creek is another local favorite, especially early before the boat traffic picks up.

No tidal swings to report today since Sam Rayburn is a reservoir, but weather looks stable—clear morning skies, light breeze, and highs in the upper 80s.

That’s the scoop for today, June 11th, 2025. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local fishing intel from yours truly, Artificial Lure. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.