The fishing at Fork has been great the last few weeks. There seem to be fish in all depths of water from 6 inches of water out to 35 feet. It seems to change daily on what bite is better as far as being deep or shallow. It also hasn't taken long to figure out which bite it is going to be that day.


The shallow water bite has been excellent early in the morning throwing a Stanley Ribbit weightless over the top of scattered grass. The bites have been very aggressive. If you get some rolls close to the bank and they wont take it make sure to look back in that area for bedding fish once the sun gets up.. Once this bite slows try switching to a Gary Yamamoto SwimSenko in watermelon/red with a chart tail or a Net bait Paca Craw in the same color. Fish these on a light Texas rig and work them fairly quick over the top of grass located in 1 to 4 feet of water,. When you get bit you will definitely know. Once you feel like you have caught the active fish in the area try backing up to that 4 to 8 feet grass and work a Gary Yamamoto 5 inch Senko in shades of watermelon or green pumpkin with any color of flake in them. I have been working these weightless Texas rigged and letting them sit for at least 4 to 5 secs in between twitches. Once again the bites have been easily detectable.

Some good jig fish are showing up on main lake banks and points located in 8 to 12 feet of water. I will put the trolling motor on low and start flipping and pitching to every tree and stump I can find in that depth range on the main lake. I have been throwing a Strike Works Tackle ½ ounce wood jig with a matching Gary Yamamoto craw or Paca chunk.

My best colors have been watermelon/red, black/blue/purple, or pumpkin/watermelon.

For Deep Water, A Storm Wild Eye swim bait in the the 4 or 5 inch size has been working the best. I am throwing the bunker color for the most part. I am working these over main lake humps, points, ridges, and drop offs located in 20 to 35 feet of water. I have been working these by ripping them off the bottom and letting it swing back to me. Let the bait swing tell it hits the bottom and then repeat till the bait is worked back to the boat. Most of the bites are distinct and easy to tell when the bait has been hit

I still have May 19, 26, 27, 29 available with some June dates for those interested in some great summer fishing. If you are interested in a professional Lake Fork Guide trip for any time give me a call at (903)-216-1867 and I will be happy to help or answer any questions that you may have. You can also catch me at fishinlakefork@yahoo.com. Gift certificates are available for any occasion.

Guide Jimmy Everett


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