Sam Rayburn Reservoir

San Augustine - Texas


  • 846 catches

  • 2K+ followers

  • 492 spots

This huge, fertile body of water is a largemouth haven and regarded by many as one of the top bass lakes in Texas, if not the nation. Some local experts believe the first 20-pound fish swims in this water. Crappie are a favorite and all three species of c...

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Sam Rayburn Reservoir Fishing Reports

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  1. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    Caught 6 today on gold rattle traps over 7 ft grass and one out of a brush pile in 30 ft on an ole monster worm.

    Largemouth Bass

    1. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      Nice work Shawn 👍👍
  2. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    Caught em on c-rigs today, I know they look the same but they were most that size.

    Largemouth Bass

    1. Robert Coleman 0
      Very nice Shawn! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
  3. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    Another from today on rattletraps and a-rig

    17.0 in. Largemouth Bass

    1. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Thanks Capt!
    2. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Thanks all! Robert it was cool by your standards but dang cold by Texas standards😬
    3. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      nice work Shawn 👍👍
    4. Robert Coleman 0
      Looks sunny and warm... except for that coat! 🤣🤣🤣 Another nice one Shawn. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    5. Debbie F 0
      Nice one Shawn 👍
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  4. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    caught ten on rattletraps and a-rig

    16.0 in. Largemouth Bass

    1. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Thanks Robert!
    2. Robert Coleman 0
      Awesome Shawn! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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  5. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    Caught several on 5xd çhartreus blue back, in about 12 to 14 feet.

    16.0 in. Largemouth Bass with a Crankbait

    1. Derek Stitt 0
      Nice job
    2. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Thanks everyone!
    3. Charley Young 0
      Alright we will Shawn. They’re going to allow trailering bc of the weather.
    4. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      Nice work Shawn 👍👍👍
    5. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      Nice work Shawn 👍👍👍
    6. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Be safe Sat their forcasting severe storms. Rayburn can turn dangerous very quickly.
    7. Charley Young 0
      Yes I am. Thanks Shawn. It’s my first time to bass fish on Rayburn. My friend that I’m fishing with has fished it some.
    8. Debbie F 0
      I'll take those any day! Nice Shawn 👍
    9. Robert Coleman 0
      Nice catches Shawn! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    10. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Charley are you fishing it? If so wish you luck!
    11. Shawn Gearinger 0
      No not this time. Thanks!
    12. Charley Young 0
      Nice job Shawn! Are you fishing Bass Champs Saturday?
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  6. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    caught out of brush pile in 20ft on ole monster worm

    16.0 in. Largemouth Bass with a ole monster worm

    1. carl schulze 0
      nice fish shawn
  7. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    Caught several on Arigs and rattle traps over short hydrilla in 6 to 10ft

    16.0 in. Largemouth Bass with a A rig

    1. carl schulze 0
      nice fat fish
    2. Robert Coleman 0
      Nice little chunk Shawn! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    3. Debbie F 0
      Nice Bass Shawn!
    4. Ted ODell 0
      Awesome catch, congratulations.
    5. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      Nice work Shawn👍👍👍👍
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  8. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    C-rigs and Tx rig 10 in worms in brush piles, one on the left was my only frog bite right at dark

    48.0 Largemouth Bass

    1. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Yes it was Debbie!
    2. Debbie F 0
      Nice day of fishing Shawn! 👍🎣
    3. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Yes it was! The fall is my favorite time to fish. The bass are really strong and feeding up for winter.
    4. Rich Pardy 0
      Nice day of bassin brother!!
    5. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Still searching Capt. I know I am around them. Just have to fool one!
    6. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      keep that up and you find that 10 lber!!! nice work buddy
    7. B.W. Gentry of EastTexasAnglers.com 0
      Way to go Shawn.
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  9. Shawn Gearinger
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    Caught 8 on c-rigs and cranks in 20 ft on points. Fishing is getting better as the water starts cool.

    Largemouth Bass with a Carolina rig

    1. Rich Pardy 0
      Not yet, we are actually still pretty warm but its coming!!
    2. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Thanks Rich! Are you ice fishing yet?😁
    3. Rich Pardy 0
      Nice bass Shawn!!
    4. Shawn Gearinger 0
      Thanks guys!!👊
    5. Buddy Pierce 0
      that’s a nice one Shawn!!!
    6. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      there it is!!!!👍👍👊
    7. Robert Coleman 0
      Nice one Shawn! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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  10. Karen daniel
    - Sam Rayburn Reservoir

    6 lb. 1 oz. Largemouth Bass with a VMC Stand Up Shaky Head Jigs

    1. Voyen MIller 0
      Nice keep up the good work
    2. Bill Fussell 0
      great fish!!!! I needed one like that Sunday on Rayburn
    3. William Tarbox 0
      WELL DONE!!!
    4. Karen daniel 0
      Thanks everyone! It was a fun day!
    5. Scott Sorrell 0
      That's a nice one
    6. Charley Young 0
      Good one Karen!
    7. Robert Coleman 0
      Beauty! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    8. Capt Morris Campbell 0
      nice Bass Karen 👍
    9. Melissa Norris 0
      Nice catch😀😁
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