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Sam Rayburn Reservoir Fishing Guide

Sam Rayburn is a 114,500-acre Angelina River reservoir with excellent year-round Largemouth Bass, crappie and catfish fisheries. Its huge footprint, vegetation, changing clarity and current low-water conditions make access and public-health guidance as important as fishing tactics.

FISH OF SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR

Fish of Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Tap a fish to open its Sam Rayburn Reservoir guide and learn more about the species found here.

Lake Monkey artwork of Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

TX state record18.18 lbLake Fork · 1992
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Lake Monkey artwork of Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

TX state record36.50 lbPedernales River · 1965
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Lake Monkey artwork of Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

TX state record121.50 lbTexoma · 2004
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Lake Monkey artwork of Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

TX state record98.50 lbPalestine · 1998
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Lake Monkey artwork of Black Crappie

Black Crappie

TX state record4.00 lbToledo Bend · 2002
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Lake Monkey artwork of White Crappie

White Crappie

TX state record4.56 lbNavarro Mills · 1968
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Lake Monkey artwork of Redear Sunfish

Redear Sunfish

TX state record2.99 lbLady Bird Lake · 1997
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Lake Monkey artwork of Bluegill

Bluegill

TX state record2.02 lbLampasas River · 1999
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Lake Monkey artwork of White Bass

White Bass

TX state record5.56 lbColorado River · 1977
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Freshwater state records sourced from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Freshwater Records: Rod and Reel. Records can change; check the official lists for the latest information.
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EXPLORE SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR

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CURRENT FISHING REPORT

Official fishing source

TPWD durable Sam Rayburn fishing guidance ↗
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Fishing license

Open Texas fishing license information
  • A valid Texas fishing license is required unless an exemption applies.
  • Check the current Outdoor Annual before fishing or harvesting.

Official regulations

Sam Rayburn special fishing regulationsCurrent exact-waterbody size and bag limits.Texas Outdoor Annual freshwater rulesCurrent statewide methods, limits and exceptions.
KEEP YOUR CATCH

Fish consumption information

A current Texas advisory covers Sam Rayburn and connected Neches-system waters. Do not consume gar. Adults should limit Blue and Flathead Catfish and Smallmouth Buffalo to one 8-ounce serving per month, Freshwater Drum to two servings per month, and White/Striped Bass to three servings per month. Women of childbearing age and children under 12 should not consume the indicated catfish, buffalo or drum, and should limit White/Striped Bass to one 8-ounce serving per month.

Open current Sam Rayburn / Neches fish-consumption advisory ↗

Regulations, access, water level and consumption guidance can change. Recheck TPWD, USACE and Texas DSHS before harvest, consumption or a long trip.