FISHING REPORT

Panhandle Plains Region Week of Sept. 20, 2019

Lake Alan Henry

FAIR. Water clear 81–85 degrees; 3.62' low. Largemouth bass are good to excellent on topwater in the morning, worms, spinners and crankbait. Crappie are slow on jigs or with live bait. Catfish are fair on live bait and with trot lines.

Lake Colorado City

Water stained; 78–85 degrees; 12.66' low. Largemouth bass are slow on Texas rigs and hard tackle. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and cut bait.

Lake Stamford

FAIR. Water stained; 79–85 degrees; 0.96' low. Largemouth bass are fair on Carolina rigs. Crappie are fair on live minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on live shad. Blue catfish are fair on live or cut bait and stink bait pellets.

Lake Sweetwater

Water stained; 77–85 degrees; 0.28' low. Fish populations are recovering from golden alga blooms.

White River Lake

FAIR. Water stained; 77–86 degrees; 21.10' low. Largemouth bass are fair on shakyheads, Texas rigs, and spinners. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait.

To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters.

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