Mornin’ y’all, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Sam Rayburn fishing report for today, November 19th, 2025. The sun’s peekin’ over the trees, risin’ at 7:23 AM and settin’ at 6:12 PM, so you’ve got a good stretch of daylight to work with. The weather’s mild, with temps hoverin’ in the upper 60s to low 70s, and the skies are mostly clear—perfect for a day on the water. No tides to worry about here, but the solunar forecast says the best bite windows are from 2:13 AM to 4:13 AM and 2:37 PM to 4:37 PM, with a secondary window from 9:01 AM to 10:01 AM.
Fish activity’s been steady, especially for largemouth bass. Just last week, Cody Pitt made headlines at Toledo Bend, which is close by, with a monster 13-6 largemouth and a five-fish limit of 39-15, but Sam Rayburn’s been holdin’ its own. Anglers are reportin’ good numbers of bass, with some real bruisers mixed in. Most of the big ones are comin’ from deeper water, 12 to 32 feet, but there’s still action up shallow, especially around points and brush piles.
The best lures right now? Football jigs, like the V&M Pacemaker trailed with a V&M J-Bug, are workin’ wonders for those deep fish. Crankbaits, especially the Strike King 6XD and 10XD, are gettin’ bites too. If you’re lookin’ for finesse, the spybait’s been a hot ticket, especially in clearer water. Aaron Martens swears by the Duo Realis Spinbait 80 and 78 Alpha, fished slow and steady on a medium spinning rod with 5- to 6-pound fluorocarbon. It’s a killer when the fish are scattered or the water’s calm.
For bait, stick with live shad or crawfish if you’re wantin’ to go natural. But if you’re after the big ones, don’t be afraid to throw a big jig or crankbait. The bass are hungry, and they’re not shy about chasin’ something with a little flash.
Hot spots? Try the main lake points near the Umphrey Family Pavilion, where the water drops off quick and there’s plenty of cover. The back of coves and creek channels are also worth a look, especially if you’re fishin’ early or late in the day.
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