frogpondtadpole Loc: ColmesneilTexas

Hello, from a new Texan, former Utard. (a Utard is someone
who has lived in Utah and liked it.)

I live in Colmesneil, and am learning to fish Rayburn.

Looking for spots in Rayburn that a new guy can find easily, and what baits to use. I have nearly one of everything, and two of most.

I also like crappie fishing.

I have been to Cassell Boykin, Hank's Creek, and Sandy Creek landings.

Would like to join the group to get/share info.


Thanks .... Steve

PLS Loc: Kingsport, TN

Welcome, Steve. I have fished in Texas one day, roughly 45 years ago on Conroe. (Don’t know if I spelled that correctly) So I won’t be able to help you there, but welcome and good luck to you. The Stagers here will request pictures when you catch something. Looking forward to the pictures.

CamT Loc: La Porte, Texas

Welcome aboard Steve, I fish Toledo Bend so I'm not much help on Rayburn. There are people here who do fish there so maybe they will check in soon.

Cuondlake Loc: Texas

Welcome on, Steve! All of those places you mentioned are good to fish. At Cassells Boykin we fish those coves right across from the boat ramp. South of the bridge in Julie Creek and across in Harvey Creek are also good. Launching at Sandy Creek we usually fish 2 and 3 coves north.

Everyone has their favorite lures; mine are Texas rig Uvibe speed worms-watermelon red, flukes and wacky worms.

Rayburn is a big lake! Just about every ramp will have productive areas to fish nearby. My advice is to learn a few of the areas real well then move to new areas to learn those.

Also, make the investment and hire a guide. A good guide will help you learn the lake a lot quicker. Maybe hire a guide with each change of season to get a better idea about how to fish during different times of the year.

It’s a great lake to fish, but it can get deadly very quickly with the wind, so be careful! Welcome to Texas!