Sulphur River Arm / Cutoff Creekon Lake Fork Reservoir
What's working on Lake Fork Reservoir
- 01Clear fall conditions with comfortable 68°F temperatures and light northerly winds.
- 02USGS flow data is currently unavailable for Lake Fork Reservoir.
- 03Crappie are expected to be around submerged timber and brush in 10-22 feet, or shallower in 1-5 feet on warmer days.
- 04Catfish will be patrolling the bottom near structure and channel edges.
- 05Focus on slow, deliberate retrieves and presentations to entice fish in cooler fall waters.
What to tie on at Sulphur River Arm / Cutoff Creek
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Crappie Jig Fly
Crappie are actively spawning and feeding around structure in the spring on Lake Fork Reservoir. This fly is a proven pattern for them.
Buy at AmazonPanfish Popper
As water temperatures warm in late spring, crappie and bluegill will readily hit topwater presentations in calmer, shallower areas of Lake Fork Reservoir.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Bass)
Mimics the abundant baitfish in Lake Fork Reservoir and is highly effective year-round for predatory species like largemouth bass, especially in clear water. Chartreuse/white is a locally favored color.
Buy at AmazonSan Juan Worm
A general attractor pattern that is effective year-round, especially after rain events or runoff, enticing bottom-feeding catfish and opportunistic crappie and bass.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A highly versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are staple food sources for bass, crappie, and catfish in Lake Fork Reservoir throughout the spring.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in Lake Fork Reservoir, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation. Pink or orange variations are particularly effective in early spring.
Buy at AmazonDamsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become highly active in late spring as they migrate towards the shore to hatch. Stripping this pattern along weed beds will attract crappie and bass.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory crappie, catfish, and bass throughout the year.
Mop Fly #12
This grub/larvae imitation is a general workhorse for various bottom-feeding species, including catfish, crappie, and bass, found in Lake Fork Reservoir.
Texas season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.