Lake Sam Rayburn Texas (TX), also known as Big Sam, is 15 miles north of Jasper Texas and is located in the Angelina National Forest. Known for its great bass fishing, it is also the Pro's choice for numerous fishing tournaments. Predominant Fish Species: Largemouth bass   Crappie   Catfish White & hybrid striped bass.

Largemouth Bass are more active during the fall, winter and spring months due to the cooler weather. Fish are active much longer during daylight hours and are normally found in shallow water early morning and late afternoon for active fish, spinner baits and crank baits are most fishermen’s choice. A variety of watermelon green plastic worms seems to work well during the hotter months fished in grass. Early morning top water baits are just about anything that floats. Normally Poppers, Prop Baits, Flukes, or just about any Stick Bait will produce good results.

 Crappie fishing is great just about year around on minnows or jigs. During the spawn, target shallow water grass areas. At other times, Crappie is normally found in deeper water in creek beds and brush piles.

 Lake Sam Rayburn Texas Is located on the Angelina River. Lake Pool level is 164.4 ft mls with a fluctuation average of 10 ft annually. The normal lake water is clear to off color in the north end. Lake Sam Rayburn has a surface area of 114,500 acres, with a maximum depth of 80 ft.

In conclusion: Fishermen come from far and wide to fish Sam Rayburn Lake. In addition to great Bass fishing, there is an abundance of Crappie which makes Lake Sam Rayburn the perfect fishing trip for the whole family.