South Texas Plains Region Week of June 25, 2025

Braunig

GOOD. Water stained, 88 degrees. Some redfish have been caught from the bank as large schools pass by, while trolling has been excellent in 15-25 feet of water using gold and silver spoons along with a variety of plastics in many different colors. However, black bass, stripers, and catfish have all been slow this week. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

Calaveras

GREAT. Water stained, 91 degrees. Fishing has been excellent for redfish, with big schools congregating near the dam in 15-25 feet of water. Trolling with a variety of plastic baits, as well as gold and silver spoons, has been productive, with fish averaging 5-10 pounds. Redfish have also been spotted in the flats in 5-10 feet of water. Catfish are also excellent, with both channel and blue catfish found in huge schools all over the lake at depths of 15-25 feet. Stinkbait is currently the top choice, though shrimp and other fresh baits are also effective, with catfish averaging 5-25 pounds. Striper action has been slow, and black bass activity is very limited at this time. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

Choke Canyon

SLOW. Water stained; 84 degrees; 35.68 feet below pool. At this time, all boat ramps are closed, but bank fishing can still be productive for catfish, crappie, white bass, and freshwater drum. Anglers are advised to use caution as certain areas of the lake can be very dangerous for kayaks and flat bottom boats. Be sure to check with Texas Parks and Wildlife for the latest safety updates and access information. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

Coleto Creek

FAIR. Water very stained, 87 degrees; 0.37 feet below. Lake level remains high and the water is very stained, making conditions a bit tough. Bass fishing is fair at best, with most catches coming on soft plastics in 4-8 feet of water. There are also a few shallow fish biting early in the day on small spinnerbaits. Report by Scott Springer, Fish Choke Canyon Lake.

Corpus Christi Lake

SLOW. 80 degrees; 13.84 feet below pool. Lake levels have risen about a foot and a half over the past two weeks. Mornings have generally started with mild winds, but most days see strong gusts developing by the afternoon. Gar fishing has been productive, with several anglers landing three gar in the 4-5 feet range, along with a few hefty catfish weighing between 20 to 30 pounds. A pair of gar anglers reported catching a massive 6.5 foot gar, which maxed out their analog scale that only goes to 100 pounds. White bass are good with a report from a father and son duo who caught over 40, keeping only the 12 biggest and releasing the rest. They were targeting bass specifically, but noted the wind made it tough to stay on the fish. Report by Weber’s Landing.

Falcon

GOOD. Water stained; 84 degrees; 46.15 feet below pool. Black bass are great in 3-15 feet of water on hard bottoms with crankbaits, senkos or power worms. Spinnerbaits are good in shallow water along rocks. Keeper catfish are good in 10-20 feet of water using stink bait, shrimp, or small cut bait. Trophy catfish are fair while fish are in a spawn transition. Target fish 3-15 feet of water with live shad or fresh cut bait. Bow fishing for gar is excellent, and rod and reel is good with cut bait on the south end at the mouth of Tigers Creek. Crappie are slow with fish scattered. Report by Ram Reyes, Ram Outdoors.

Texana

SLOW. Water stained; 80 degrees; 0.15 feet below pool. The lake is fishing slow after the flooding and the clarity is muddy. Crappie are slow due to the conditions. Bass will be slow until the water clears. Catfish are good on trotlines and jug lines.

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