News briefWater temperature · Texas
6°F warmer in 8 days on Caddo Lake
A 6-degree rise in a week puts Caddo Lake at 67°F.
Surface water on Caddo Lake is up about 6°F in 8 days, to 67°F. A warm spell like this shows up in the fish within days.
Largemouth bass are the fish to target. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
Why it matters
Warmer water speeds up a fish's metabolism, so fish feed more often and chase farther. Expect them to push shallower in the afternoons. Mid-to-late fall is when southern reservoirs finally cool off.
With about 25,400 acres at full pool, Caddo Lake is a lot of water to cover. The deepest water sits around 20 ft.
What the fish are doing
Expect largemouth bass on Caddo Lake to be in their comfort zone. The 60s are a sweet spot: bass are active, roam widely and will chase moving baits. Crappie on Caddo Lake are catchable with patience. In the 60s crappie spread out over brush and docks in the 8 to 15 ft range.
Know before you go
- Go Tuesday, 6:00 am to 8:15 am: the best-rated bite day (good).
- Start at the upper arm on the map: use spinnerbait or crankbait along the edge.
- Check the lake page the morning you go; temperature, level and wind update every day.
Where to start
On Caddo Lake, start at the upper arm marked on the map. The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food. Expect largemouth bass and crappie there; try spinnerbait or crankbait along the edge.
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