Southern Plains Forecast

Weekly fishing intelligence for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas

Water Temp

66°F

Air Temp

67°F

Report Date

2026-10-23

This Week's Outlook

Water temps are sitting at 66F across the Southern Plains region this fall, creating comfortable conditions. Largemouth Bass and Blue Catfish fishing looks strong this week with air temps around 67F. Focus on early morning and late evening windows for the best action.

Species Breakdown

Largemouth Bass

High

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Technique: Texas Rig

Lure: Soft Plastic Worm (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 7")

Largemouth Bass are responding well to Soft Plastic Worm fished with a moderate to fast. Follow baitfish into creeks and shallow cover

Blue Catfish

High

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Technique: Bottom Fishing

Lure: Fresh Cut Shad (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 4-6" fillet)

Blue Catfish are responding well to Fresh Cut Shad fished with a moderate to fast. Fish feed aggressively before winter — upgrade bait size

White Bass

High

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Technique: Jigging

Lure: White Jig (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 1/4oz)

White Bass are responding well to White Jig fished with a moderate to fast. Cover water in the backs of creek channels

Crappie

High

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Technique: Jigging

Lure: Tube Jig (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 1/16oz)

Crappie are responding well to Tube Jig fished with a moderate to fast. Cover water in the backs of creek channels

What's Working Now

Largemouth Bass: Texas Rig with Soft Plastic Worm
Blue Catfish: Bottom Fishing with Fresh Cut Shad
White Bass: Jigging with White Jig
Crappie: Jigging with Tube Jig

Tip of the Week

Fall feeding frenzy is on. Follow the baitfish — shad and shiners are schooling up and predators are gorging before winter. Cover water quickly with moving baits.

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