Reel in the Bite: Sam Rayburn Fishing Report for June 7, 2025

Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure comin' at you with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Sam Rayburn and surrounding waters on this fine Saturday morning, June 7th, 2025.

The water at Big Sam is currently stained with temperatures holding steady around 80 degrees, sitting about half a foot above pool level. The Corps has been releasing water, so levels are slowly dropping, which is actually helping concentrate those fish for us.

Bass fishing remains GOOD with many fish transitioning to their summer patterns. Those bass have mostly finished spawning and are setting up on ledges, humps, and creek channels. Your best bet right now is working those areas in 8-14 feet of water with Texas rigs or Carolina rigs with big worms. Don't overlook the pencil grass and hay grass areas where topwater frogs and poppers are producing solid strikes, especially in the morning hours.

For you crappie anglers, those slabs are steadily moving out to the brush piles. They've been biting well on both jigs and minnows. The magic depth has been between 4-12 feet, but expect them to push a bit deeper as we move further into summer patterns.

Catfish action remains good, particularly on cut bait in the creek channels and along ledges. Several locals have reported excellent catches using fresh shad in the early mornings.

For today's hot spots, I'm hearing good reports from anglers working the south end near the 147 bridge area, and the timber stands on the north end are producing some quality bass. Harvey Creek and Veach Basin have been particularly hot for crappie.

Weather-wise, we're looking at typical June conditions with temperatures climbing into the low 90s by midday, so get out early to beat the heat. There's a light southerly breeze that should keep things comfortable through the morning hours.

For those looking to maximize your catch, I'd recommend having a variety of lures ready - spinnerbaits and crankbaits for those points and humps, Texas-rigged worms for the timber, and don't forget those topwater options for early morning excitement.

With the water warming up, fish activity has been peaking early, so plan to be on the water at first light for your best chance at a limit. The bite tends to slow considerably once that sun gets high.

Remember, folks, the key to success on Sam Rayburn this time of year is adjusting to those summer patterns. Follow those fish as they move from shallow to deeper water throughout the day, and you'll be showing off your catch at the marina come afternoon.

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