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Every hour this page checks Texas agencies, Texas outdoor outlets and news headlines for anything about bluegill, blue catfish and crappie in Texas waters. Each story is written short from its source, links back to it, and is dated by the day the source published it.

How stories get here: off-topic items (saltwater, bass-only, hunting, other states) are filtered out, repeats of the same story are merged, and anything older than two weeks is skipped. The Daily Bite Report is built each morning from this site's own weather and lake readings.

News · Source published Nov 12, 2026

LHS Fishing Team has a strong finish at Lake Buchanan

Above, Members of the Lockhart High School Fishing team proudly display their catches from their recent competition. The Lockhart High School Fishing Team had plenty to celebrate after a successful weekend on Lake Buchanan.

Source: Lockhart Post Register

Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 11, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 11 Good; Blue catfish no Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

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Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 10, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 1 Good; Blue catfish no Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

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Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 9, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Monday, Nov 9, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 22 Good; Blue catfish 1 Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

CrappieBluegillBlue catfishTawakoniTexomaFork

Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 8, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Sunday, Nov 8, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 22 Good; Blue catfish 1 Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

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Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 7, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Saturday, Nov 7, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 25 Good; Blue catfish 2 Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

CrappieBluegillBlue catfishTawakoniTexomaFork

Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 6, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Friday, Nov 6, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 16 Good; Blue catfish no Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

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Daily Bite Report · Published Nov 4, 2026 5:15 am

Daily Bite Report for Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026

Today's honest read across 27 Texas waters: Crappie no Good; Bluegill 12 Good; Blue catfish no Good. A cold front is on the way for some lakes this week. Never guaranteed.

From the site's own data

CrappieBluegillBlue catfishTawakoniForkRay Hubbard

News · Source published Oct 30, 2026

TPWD to acquire 650-acre park site at Lake Palestine

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation purchased a 650-acre property adjacent to Lake Palestine, about six miles south of Chandler, for more than $10 million. TPWD will complete the purchase in late 2027 using Sporting Good Sales Tax and Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars. The new state park site is expected to…

Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph

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Lake conditions · Source published Oct 22, 2026

Low water changes crappie patterns on Texas reservoirs

Drought conditions alter where crappie hold on Texas reservoirs like Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend. Anglers should focus on creek channels, deeper water near timber and brush, and use structure-finding electronics to locate fish when normal fishing areas become too shallow. Low water reveals previously hidden structure …

Source: Texas Fish & Game