Fishing Reports for Week of Jan. 6

Piney Woods Region, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Bob Sandlin - Water murky; 51–54 degrees; 0.76’ high. Black bass are fair on ipping jigs and Texas rigged creature baits. Some sh being caught on spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Cat sh are fair on trotlines. Caddo - Water murky; 51–54 degrees; 3.00’ high. Black bass are fair on weightless Senkos and Texas rigged creature baits. White and yellow bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Cat sh are fair on trotlines and cut shad. Fork - Water stained to muddy; 49–53 degrees; 1.47’ high. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged craws and ipping jigs around timber in 4–10 feet. Flutter spoons and football jigs along deeper drops e ective as well. White and yellow bass are fair on slabs. Crappie are fair on minnows. Cat sh are slow on trotlines and prepared bait. Lake O’ e Pines - Water murky; 12.84’ high. No report available. Please call ahead as some ramps are closed due to high water. Use caution when navigating lake. Monticello - Water lightly stained; 73–78 degrees; 0.31’ high. Black bass are good on black and blue flipping jigs and Texas rigged craws in green pumpkin. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines and prepared bait.

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