Lake Fork anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your October 5th, 2025, fishing report, right here in East Texas where the bass grow big and the mornings start crisp. At 7:30 AM, the temperature is a cool 64°F under partly cloudy skies, with today's high expected to touch 81°F. Winds are light out of the northeast, making for glassy conditions perfect for early morning action. No rain in the forecast, dew point’s steady, and pressure is stable: it’s classic fall fishing weather on Fork.
Sunrise was at 6:41 AM, and sunset will be at 7:01 PM. That gives you ample time on the water, but keep in mind the bite windows: based on Fishing Reminder’s data, the major activity peaks between 10:14 AM and 12:14 PM, with a secondary major window late at night. If you’re working the minor times, hit it around 5 PM to 7 PM. The moon’s in a waning crescent phase, and that means a little slower feeding, but big fish will still move during these windows, especially on shallow flats and near timber[FishingReminder].
Recent catches have been impressive, with several local anglers landing largemouths in the 5–8 pound range this past week around submerged brush and main lake points. Texas Parks and Wildlife’s all-tackle records remind us why Fork is legendary—18 lb largemouths are possible, though most recent catches have been around 5–9 lbs. White bass, crappie, and channel catfish also seeing good numbers; black crappie up to 3 pounds and channel cats approaching the double digits[Texas Parks and Wildlife].
If you’re hunting bass, best lure choices right now are:
- **Suspending jerkbaits**: especially over 4–8 feet of water near timber, as baitballs are showing up in these areas.
- **Downsized swim jigs**: threadfin shad patterns working incredibly well when you see nervous baitfish.
- **Classic plastics**: watermelon red flukes rigged Texas-style, or wacky worms pitched into brush piles.
- Early and late, consider **topwater poppers**, walking baits, and buzzbaits along grassy flats; frogs still get hits in the warm afternoons.
Top baits for multispecies:
- **Live shad**: always a winner for both bass and catfish.
- **Cut bait**: for blues and channels on trotlines.
- **Small jigs tipped with minnows**: for crappie working standing timber.
A couple hot spots you should work today:
- **Timber Acres Lake Dam** on the east side—solid for bass and cats, especially along the old creek channel.
- **Rocky Ford Bridge**—fish the bridge pilings and surrounding riprap for stacked white bass and crappie.
- If you’re after slabs, focus on brush piles around **Lincolns Lakes**; crappie have been holding tight there, especially below 10 feet.
Fish are most active around dawn and again mid-morning. With the chill in the air, look for bass pushing shallow early and suspending later. Calm water means finesse presentations and lighter lines will get bit more often. Don't overlook the classic points, creek mouths, and the outside bends where forage is plentiful.
Before you pack up, remember to check local regulations and be courteous on the crowded boat ramps. Lake Fork is fishing strong as ever, so get after it and make today the day of your personal best.
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