Lake Fork Fishing Report: Crappie Bonanza, Bass Challenges, and More

# Lake Fork Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Well, y'all, it's Artificial Lure back with your Wednesday morning fishing report for Lake Fork. We've got some excellent conditions developing out here, so let's break down what's happening on the water.

Water temperature this morning is sitting right around 57 degrees with normal stain, so we're settling into that winter pattern nicely. The lake level is holding steady at about 2.52 feet below pool, which is perfect for accessing structure.

**The Crappie Bite is On Fire**

Folks, this is as hot as crappie fishing has ever been going into late November and early December. We're talking fast limits right now. The fish are feeding hard and fattening up for the coming cold water. Small hand-tied jigs and minnows are absolutely producing, and soft plastics are working too. You can find crappie throughout the lake in 10 to 40 feet of water, particularly around brush piles, underwater bridges, and standing timber in 10 to 20 feet. Mid-lake bridges are starting to see good activity as fish migrate deeper chasing baitfish.

**Bass Fishing Update**

The morning bass bite has slowed due to recent weather changes, but don't count it out. We're seeing fair action with chatterbaits around clumps of grass and lipless crankbaits working the flats. Suspending jerkbaits are producing on the outside edge of grass and around big wood. Largemouth bass up to 5 pounds are fair, and squarebill crankbaits and soft plastics near points and ledges continue to produce.

**Sand Bass and Other Species**

Sand bass and small stripers are schooling mid-lake and responding well to slabs and spinnerbaits. Bream are shallow right now—try small hoppers early and late. Catfish action is excellent on the upper ends in the stained water. Cut shad is your best bet for those trophy cats.

**Pro Tournament Insights**

From the recent Bass Pro Tour event, top anglers were crushing it with Strike King Game Hawks in watermelon red and green pumpkin lizards. Bladed jigs in white or black and blue, fished with fluorocarbon, were producing monsters. Even prototype flipping craws in green pumpkin were landing quality fish in the shallow bushes.

**Hot Spot Recommendations**

Head to the main lake brush piles and timber lines—these are holding massive concentrations right now. Also check out the creek channels in 18 to 40 feet; the fish are transitioning along those deeper structures.

**The Bottom Line**

This is prime time for crappie. If you're after consistent action and limits, get out there with jigs and minnows. Bass fishing requires patience this morning, but mid-day and late afternoon should pick up considerably. Bring multiple baits and cover water methodically.

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