# Sam Rayburn Lake Report - December 1st, 2025
Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Sam Rayburn report. We're looking at a solid winter pattern shaping up on the lake today.
Sunrise came in around 7:12 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 7:45 tonight—giving us just over twelve and a half hours of daylight. The solunar forecast shows major feeding times between 3:03 and 5:03 AM, and again from 3:33 to 5:33 PM this afternoon. If you're heading out, that afternoon window is prime time as water temps tend to warm up a bit.
Winter on Sam Rayburn has been absolutely phenomenal in years past. We're talking double-digit largemouths during the December through March stretch. This is when the serious bass show up, and anglers have pulled eight or nine double-digit fish from this lake in a single winter season.
Now, here's what's working right now. Dean Rojas—one of the top tournament guys around—says timing is everything in winter fishing because of the cold water and slower metabolism. You want to focus on wood and sparse grass patches. Any cover near deep water from five to thirty-five feet is money. Largemouths are bunched up tight this time of year, so when you find one, you can usually catch several.
For lures, lipless crankbaits like the SPRO Aruku Shad are dynamite through winter grass. The Little John DD works great for deeper fish. Stick with clear iridescent shad colors, and if it's windy, add a touch of chartreuse. A finesse rig like a drop-shot will save the day when bites get tough.
For hot spots, focus on the main lake structure where creeks meet the channels. Those deeper transition zones are holding winter fish. Also work the standing timber on the upper end of the lake—classic winter habitat.
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