YOUR LAKE FORK FISHING GUIDE

The words Lake Fork and Bass Fishing go hand in hand. In the great state of Texas, size matters, and if you want a trophy bass, this lake and Falcon Lake are the best two in the nation! Heck, this reservoir has produced an outstanding 7 out of the top10 and 30 of the best 50 freshwater Largemouth bass caught in Texas.

To maintain the big bass populations in the lake, and protect the other fish species, anglers must follow the laws of the land. Migrate Outfitters recommends checking with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Lake Fork guides for more details and clarity on the below.

• Only one Largemouth Bass 24 inches or longer may be harvested from these bountiful waters per day. The daily limit for black bass is five and must be 16 inches or less. So you can keep 4 black basses 16 inches or less and one big bass 24 inches or greater.
• White Bass or "Sand Bass" can hit enormous sizes due to the number of predators weeding out the smaller fish. To place these fish in your cooler or live well, they must be at least 10 inches, and each angler can have up to 25 fish.
• All Black Crappie caught during the dates of December 1st and the last day of February must be kept by the angler. Outside of these dates, the minimum length is 10 inches, and your daily bag limit for any combination of white crappie or black is 25 per angler.

The size and populations of channel catfish on this lake shouldn't be overlooked. So find a catfish guide and ask him about the below techniques.

• During the spring months, toss your bait in some shallow water near a shoreline.
• As the hot summer sun is beating down, try a submerged deep ledge with some brush cover at the bottom in about 20-30 feet of water.

OK, here you go. Below are our recommendations for finding a bass that will break all of your personal records.

• Find a lake point where shad are spawning in one to three feet of water and cast a topwater lure or your best jerk bait.
• Another technique that can work well is a swimbait or a topwater frog in 10 to 12 feet of water near freshly spawned fish.
• A football jig off, a point, or a deep-diving crankbait, is one of the many techniques professional anglers on this lake enjoy.

If you don't have the fishing guide needed right before your trip, you can head to one of the 6 Largemouth Bass bait and tackle shops near Lake Fork. At these locations, you can find some of the best Largemouth Bass lures to land your trophy.

If you're looking for some Lake Fork bass fishing tips, we are your source! The big fish start thinking of spawn in March, and the females will start moving towards the creeks and channels. During early April, head to the north end, and as you get later in the month, you should follow the lake down south.

The best time of year to catch a lot of big bass on Lake Fork is in May. Try flicking a topwater, like a frog, on the upper portion, where they are protected from the strong winds.

Water temperatures can reach in the low to high 40s and can make fishing a little more challenging. So if you're going to wet a lure during this time, an ethical Lake Fork fishing charter or guide is your best bet.

A Lake Fork Crappie fishing trip is excellent in October. So when you find your fishing spot over brush piles, you should start catching crappie by the cooler full.