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Fishing Reports

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – April 2009

Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: High 50s to low 60s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Eric Perkins reports, “We have been catching a bunch of fish on chrome/blue and chartreuse Rat-L-Traps and Spro Aruku Shad rattle baits just running and gunning flats, red-clay points and secondary points. Other good baits have been No. 5 and No.…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – March 2009

Jackson: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid to high 40s. Clarity: Very light stain. Bass: Fair. “Fishing is hit and miss right now due to the cold weather we have had here lately,” said Eric Perkins. “I fished Saturday (Feb. 21), and the water was very cold. I am concentrating on offshore places right now —…

Jackson Bass Move Up In February

February can be a frustrating month for anglers. A few warm days give hint of the coming spring, the bass start feeding, but then cold sets back in and knocks them back. But, if you go to Lake Jackson this month, you can find bass feeding most days by concentrating on the right places. Dammed…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – February 2009

Jackson: Level: 0.5 feet above full pool. Temp: Low 40s. Clarity: Clear in the main lake; lightly stained in the rivers. Bass: Fair. Eric Perkins reports: “Fishing is hit and miss right now due to the cold weather we have had here lately. I fished Saturday (Jan. 24), and the water was very cold 43…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – January 2009

Jackson: Level: 0.4 feet above full pool. Temp: 54-57 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Aaron Batson reports: “I fished in a tournament on Dec. 20, and it took 13 pounds to win and 9 pounds to get a check. It seems like the best bait for numbers was a shaky-head worm. I would try a…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – December 2008

Jackson: Level: 0.6 feet above full pool. Temp: 55-59 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fishing is good, according to the 2008 Skeeter Eliminator Series Champion Aaron Batson. “Spotted bass can be caught deep all over the lake,” said Aaron. “Look for bait in 18 to 26 feet of water, and drop a 3/4-oz. War Eagle jigging…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – November 2008

Jackson: Level: 1.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Low to mid 70s. Clarity: The main lake is pretty clear, but the rivers are heavily stained. Bass: Eric Perkins’ top baits this month will be a jig and a crankbait. “I’ll just be covering water,” said Eric. “Fish are up shallow, going into creeks. Look on…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – October 2008

Jackson: Level: 1.8 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 70s. Clarity: Stained in the rivers and clear in the main lake. Bass: Slow, but the topwater bite had improved and should strengthen due to cooler nights. “Topwater baits like Ricos, Pop-Rs and Chug Bugs on the main-lake walls have been producing,” said Eric…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – September 2008

Jackson: Level: 1.8 feet below full pool. Temp: 86-88 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Aaron Batson said 10 to 12 pounds would be plenty of weight to win a pot tournament right now. “Bites are tough,” said Aaron. “Look for them to stay deep. There is a small window to catch some topwater/schooling fish early…

Lake Jackson Fishing Report – August 2008

Jackson: Level: Down 1 foot below full pool. Temp: 86-88 degrees. Clarity: Fairly clear with a 2 foot-visibility. Bass: Early morning and late evening are best, and midday can be real tough, according to Aaron Batson. “Look on seawalls early in the day very near to deep water,” said Aaron. “Try a buzzbait or topwater…

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