South Texas Plains Region Week of February 4, 2026

Braunig

SLOW. Water stained; 72 degrees; Water temperature is around 72 degrees with the lake level full. Fishing near the front of the power plant has been slow overall; a few redfish are being caught from the bank, but the bite isn’t consistent. Striper action is slow, black bass are slow, and catfish are slow as well. On windy days, anglers have better luck targeting areas around Lake Braunig where moving water can help improve the bite. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

Calaveras

GREAT. Water stained; 65 degrees. Water level is full near the back of the discharge. Redfish action has been good, averaging 5-10 pounds, hitting a variety of colored rattle traps as well H&H plastics; free-lining, trolling, and casting have all been producing fish. Catfish are being caught shallow in 3-5 feet of water on punch and cheese baits. Striper bite is slow, and black bass action is slow as well. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

Choke Canyon

GOOD. Water stained; 55 degrees; 40.17 feet below pool. The lake is currently at 42 percent capacity, and both boat ramps are closed at this time. Bank fishing has been good, with channel and blue catfish being caught along some bass and white bass from shore. All park trails remain open. For the latest park and fishing updates, anglers should contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife state park office. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

Coleto Creek

SLOW. Water slightly stained; 65 degrees; 3.25 feet above pool. The lake is about three feet low with slightly stained water and temperatures in the low to mid-50s. Fishing has been slow overall, with the best success coming from targeting timber and deeper brush piles where fish are holding in more stable conditions. Report by Scott Springer, Fish Choke Canyon Lake

Corpus Christi Lake

SLOW. Water stained; 67 degrees; 17.91 feet below pool. Water levels are receding, but fish remain present, and anglers who get on the water and locate active pockets should find opportunities. The mild weather may also make for comfortable shoreline fishing this wReport by Weber’s Boat Landing.

Falcon

GOOD. Water stained; 55 degrees; 44.49 feet below pool. Conditions are largely unchanged, with the main difference being a drop in water temperature to the mid 50s. Weather patterns have remained steady, and fishing activity is following a similar trend, with no major shifts in patterns or species behavior reported. Catfish action has been excellent, with anglers reporting fish in the 30-50 pound range and even a new lake record recently caught. The most consistent pattern has been targeting transition areas along the edge of the main river channel, especially at the mouths of major creeks where the river feeds into flats and slightly shallower water. Big submerged trees near these creek mouths are holding suspended fish, and anglers using sonar, side imaging, down imaging, or livescope to locate them are finding success. Fresh cut carp, tilapia, and shad have been the top baits, with live bait producing outstanding results when available, and Carolina rigs and santee rigs both working well whether drifting or dragging. Despite cold-weather conditions slowing bowfishing, both trophy and keeper catfish are active, with keeper cats being caught in 10-20 feet of water on shrimp, cut bait, stink bait, and Fishbites catfish bait, which has been especially effective for anglers who have difficulty finding fresh bait this time of year. Report by Ram Reyes, Ram Outdoors.

Texana

GOOD. Water stained; 66 degrees; 7.28 feet below pool. Fishing pressure has been light, with not many on the water. The lake elevation is currently 36.84. Boaters should check the LNRA website for possible boat ramp closures before heading out. Report by Chad Kinsfather, Lavaca Navidad River Authority.

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