Conroe Fishing Report

Dec 24, 2025

GREAT. Water stained; 59.8 degrees; 1.01 feet above pool. Water temperatures have been holding around 60 degrees, but record heat expected through Christmas week and beyond could warm the water and shift fish patterns. Catfish action has been excellent, with strong numbers of eater-sized fish and trophy-class catfish coming from baited areas near structure in 10-50 feet of water using catfish bubblegum, liver, worms, and punch bait, while drifting natural bats is also producing depending on bait size. Bass are actively chasing shad along ledges, with deep-diving crankbaits performing well. Report by Brad Doyle with Bradley’s Guide Service. Crappie continue to be productive on structure in 13-24 feet, with hair jigs producing best though plastics and minnows are also effective, as many bites have been very light. Hybrid stripers are being caught in good numbers in 17-33 feet on slabs, spoons, large minnows, and shad, with some fish coming on dead-sticking, a technique that will improve as water temperatures drop; anglers are also seeing many juvenile hybrids, so be sure to check identification guidelines through Texas Parks and Wildlife. Always wear your life jacket. Report by Mike Cason, Fishical Therapy.

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