Fishing Reports by Captain Tom Redington
About The Author: Captain
Company: Lake Fork Bass Guide Service
Area Reporting: Lake Fork Texas
Bio: My mission is to help you learn the skills to catch lots of big fish on Lake Fork—skills that will also help you catch more and bigger fish on your home lake and any other lakes you fish. In addition, I will focus my efforts on your goals for our trip—whether you want to learn a new technique, find fish for an upcoming tournament, learn the current patterns for a week's visit to Fork, or just have an enjoyable day with friends, family or a client.
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Ian Kinsler on Fork & Berkley Tourney Fishing Report (10/17/2013)
[Lake Fork,TX] The turnover is wrapping up on Fork and the good fall bite should start shortly.
[Lake Fork,TX] The turnover is wrapping up on Fork and the good fall bite should start shortly.
Lake Fork Report & PicsAug 27, 2013 (8/27/2013)
[Lake Fork,TX] Dog days of summer and temps are hot, but big bass are still being caught.
[Lake Fork,TX] Dog days of summer and temps are hot, but big bass are still being caught.
Lake Fork Report & PicsJune 18, 2013 (6/18/2013)
[Lake Fork,TX] Whereas you might find bass on just about any piece of shoreline cover a month ago, now you can fish or graph large sections of the lake and not find a bass. Once you find a school though, man oooohhhhhhhhh man, it can boggle the mind with the number of good fish on one key piece of structure.
[Lake Fork,TX] Whereas you might find bass on just about any piece of shoreline cover a month ago, now you can fish or graph large sections of the lake and not find a bass. Once you find a school though, man oooohhhhhhhhh man, it can boggle the mind with the number of good fish on one key piece of structure.
Lake Fork Report & PicsMay 4, 2013 (5/04/2013)
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is still going on Fork and the big females are eating all day now to replenish as they wrap up, especially around spawning shad and bluegill.
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is still going on Fork and the big females are eating all day now to replenish as they wrap up, especially around spawning shad and bluegill.
Lake Fork ReportApril 4, 2013 (4/04/2013)
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is on at Lake Fork and double digit bass are being caught in greater numbers than any year in recent memory.
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is on at Lake Fork and double digit bass are being caught in greater numbers than any year in recent memory.
Lake Fork Report--January 27, 2013 (1/29/2013)
[Lake Fork,TX] The prespawn is starting on Lake Fork and the biggest bass of the year will be caught in the next couple of months. It's lunker time in Texas!
[Lake Fork,TX] The prespawn is starting on Lake Fork and the biggest bass of the year will be caught in the next couple of months. It's lunker time in Texas!
Lake Fork Fishing ReportTourney Edition (9/17/2012)
[Lake Fork,TX] It's tourney season on Lake Fork, with huge tourneys with big cash and boat prizes almost every weekend. My latest report gives advice on how to take home some prizes.
[Lake Fork,TX] It's tourney season on Lake Fork, with huge tourneys with big cash and boat prizes almost every weekend. My latest report gives advice on how to take home some prizes.
Lake Fork Report and PicsJuly 20, 2012 (7/20/2012)
[Lake Fork,TX] Fishing for big bass and numbers has been very good on Lake Fork for my clients and me the past few weeks.
[Lake Fork,TX] Fishing for big bass and numbers has been very good on Lake Fork for my clients and me the past few weeks.
Lake Fork Report and PicsJune 18, 2012 (6/18/2012)
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are in summertime patterns and biting well on deep structure.
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are in summertime patterns and biting well on deep structure.
Lake Fork Report and PicsApril 13, 2012 (4/13/2012)
[Lake Fork,TX] Shad and bluegill have started spawning on Lake Fork and the postspawn bass are actively feeding on them in the shallows.
[Lake Fork,TX] Shad and bluegill have started spawning on Lake Fork and the postspawn bass are actively feeding on them in the shallows.
Lake Fork Report and PicsMarch 18, 2012 (3/18/2012)
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is in full swing at Lake Fork and the bass fishing has been very good as a result.
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is in full swing at Lake Fork and the bass fishing has been very good as a result.
Lake Fork Report, Pics, and VideoFebruary 19, 2012 (2/19/2012)
[Lake Fork,TX] A mild winter has the bass moving shallow and getting ready for the spawn to start soon.
[Lake Fork,TX] A mild winter has the bass moving shallow and getting ready for the spawn to start soon.
Lake Fork Report & PicsDecember 18, 2011 (12/18/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] Prespawn is about to kick off on Lake Fork and the low water has the fish consolidated in small areas.
[Lake Fork,TX] Prespawn is about to kick off on Lake Fork and the low water has the fish consolidated in small areas.
Lake Fork ReportOctober 18, 2011 (10/18/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] The turnover is winding down and the cooler temps have the fall pattern ready to kick off.
[Lake Fork,TX] The turnover is winding down and the cooler temps have the fall pattern ready to kick off.
Lake Fork ReportSeptember 7, 2011 (9/07/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] A major cool down from the record heat has the Lake Fork bass starting to turn on again.
[Lake Fork,TX] A major cool down from the record heat has the Lake Fork bass starting to turn on again.
Lake Fork Report & PicsJune 10, 2011 (6/10/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] With the hot and stable weather, the deep bite on Lake Fork is very good for both size and numbers.
[Lake Fork,TX] With the hot and stable weather, the deep bite on Lake Fork is very good for both size and numbers.
Lake Fork Report & PicsMay 12, 2011 (5/12/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is winding down but the fish are starting to feed up and the bite has been good at Fork.
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is winding down but the fish are starting to feed up and the bite has been good at Fork.
Lake Fork Report & PicsApril 7, 2011 (4/07/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are in all 3 stages of the spawn and you can fish about any lure this month and have success if you stick with it.
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are in all 3 stages of the spawn and you can fish about any lure this month and have success if you stick with it.
Lake Fork Report & PicsMarch 16, 2011 (3/16/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] Water temps are heating up and the spawn is getting started on Lake Fork.
[Lake Fork,TX] Water temps are heating up and the spawn is getting started on Lake Fork.
Lake Fork Report & PicsJanuary 27, 2011 (1/27/2011)
[Lake Fork,TX] Lake Fork is warming up after a couple cold weeks and the bass have started biting on a regular basis.
[Lake Fork,TX] Lake Fork is warming up after a couple cold weeks and the bass have started biting on a regular basis.
Lake Fork Report & PicsDecember 18, 2010 (12/18/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] Lots of fish are still being caught deep right now but the big prespawn fish will start coming from the shallows very shortly.
[Lake Fork,TX] Lots of fish are still being caught deep right now but the big prespawn fish will start coming from the shallows very shortly.
Lake Fork Report & PicsNovember 18, 2010 (11/18/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] Mild and warm fall weather has the bite staying very good at Lake Fork and it should stay that way for a while now.
[Lake Fork,TX] Mild and warm fall weather has the bite staying very good at Lake Fork and it should stay that way for a while now.
Lake Fork Report & PicsOctober 16, 2010 (10/16/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] Beautiful weather and cooler temps have the bass chasing shad around the grass beds on Lake Fork.
[Lake Fork,TX] Beautiful weather and cooler temps have the bass chasing shad around the grass beds on Lake Fork.
Lake Fork Report & PicsSeptember 15, 2010 (9/15/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] It's tourney time on Lake Fork and lots of keeper sized bass can be caught right now in the shallow grass.
[Lake Fork,TX] It's tourney time on Lake Fork and lots of keeper sized bass can be caught right now in the shallow grass.
Bass Are Predictable In The Summer Patterns On Lake Fork (7/18/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] The hot summer weather has bass in their predictable summer patterns.
[Lake Fork,TX] The hot summer weather has bass in their predictable summer patterns.
Lake Fork Report & PicsJune 16, 2010 (6/16/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] With the spawn behind us (well mostly, there were still a few on beds last week!) and the weather turning hot, bass are settling into traditional summer patterns. The hot days with lots of sunshine have been best for me, grouping big schools up on deep structure.
[Lake Fork,TX] With the spawn behind us (well mostly, there were still a few on beds last week!) and the weather turning hot, bass are settling into traditional summer patterns. The hot days with lots of sunshine have been best for me, grouping big schools up on deep structure.
Lake Fork Report & PicsMay 19, 2010 (5/19/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass fishing on Lake Fork remains smokin' hot, both shallow and deep.
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass fishing on Lake Fork remains smokin' hot, both shallow and deep.
Lake Fork Report & Lots of Lunker PicsMay 4, 2010 (5/04/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] Lake Fork is on Fire! Some spawn action and lots of post spawn fish being caught too.
[Lake Fork,TX] Lake Fork is on Fire! Some spawn action and lots of post spawn fish being caught too.
Lake Fork Report & PicsMarch 13, 2010 (3/13/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is just about to get underway.
[Lake Fork,TX] The spawn is just about to get underway.
Lake Fork Report & PicJanuary 23, 2009 (1/23/2010)
[Lake Fork,TX] Numbers run lower this time of year; however, the average size of your catch is at its highest for the year, usually in the 3.5 to 5 lb range, with a good shot at bass 7 lbs or greater. It's also the time of year when more 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, and bigger are caught.
[Lake Fork,TX] Numbers run lower this time of year; however, the average size of your catch is at its highest for the year, usually in the 3.5 to 5 lb range, with a good shot at bass 7 lbs or greater. It's also the time of year when more 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, and bigger are caught.
Lake Fork ReportDecember 21, 2009 (12/21/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Heading into the New Year, the early stages of prespawn are ready to get underway in some areas of Lake Fork. Considering I've seen some bass on beds as early as Feb 10th in years past, spring on Lake Fork is truly just around the corner.
[Lake Fork,TX] Heading into the New Year, the early stages of prespawn are ready to get underway in some areas of Lake Fork. Considering I've seen some bass on beds as early as Feb 10th in years past, spring on Lake Fork is truly just around the corner.
Lake Fork ReportNovember 12, 2009 (11/12/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] As cold fronts make their way through Texas with more regularity in the coming weeks, look for the shad to show up in their regular cooler water spots and both the shallow and deep bites will become consistent.
[Lake Fork,TX] As cold fronts make their way through Texas with more regularity in the coming weeks, look for the shad to show up in their regular cooler water spots and both the shallow and deep bites will become consistent.
Lake Fork Report Fall Fishing Report (10/09/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Even though we're approaching mid-October, water temps are still sitting in the mid-70s and our best fall bite is yet to come. As cold fronts roll through regularly and the water temps move into the 60s, big bass will come more consistently from the shallows and lunker fish will also group up out deep.
[Lake Fork,TX] Even though we're approaching mid-October, water temps are still sitting in the mid-70s and our best fall bite is yet to come. As cold fronts roll through regularly and the water temps move into the 60s, big bass will come more consistently from the shallows and lunker fish will also group up out deep.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: August 17, 2009 (8/18/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] The bass fishing over the past couple of weeks on Lake Fork has been slower than normal.
[Lake Fork,TX] The bass fishing over the past couple of weeks on Lake Fork has been slower than normal.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: July 21, 2009 (7/21/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are settled in their summer offshore structure patterns at Lake Fork and the fishing has been good to great almost every day for the past week. Although we haven't caught any monster fish lately, we've caught at least 20 fish every day and many more on the good days.
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are settled in their summer offshore structure patterns at Lake Fork and the fishing has been good to great almost every day for the past week. Although we haven't caught any monster fish lately, we've caught at least 20 fish every day and many more on the good days.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: June 29, 2009 (6/29/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] The temps have turned hot here at Fork, grouping up lots of fish out deep.
[Lake Fork,TX] The temps have turned hot here at Fork, grouping up lots of fish out deep.
Lake Fork Fishing For Bigger Bass (5/07/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] After a prolonged stretch of really good fishing on Lake Fork, things slowed down recently, particularly for bigger fish. Despite an overnight 2' rise in the water after flooding rains, we could still catch good numbers of buck bass to 5 lbs.
[Lake Fork,TX] After a prolonged stretch of really good fishing on Lake Fork, things slowed down recently, particularly for bigger fish. Despite an overnight 2' rise in the water after flooding rains, we could still catch good numbers of buck bass to 5 lbs.
Lake Fork Is On! Report & Pics, April 11, 2009 (4/11/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Despite very windy conditions (often 25 to 40 mph) and cold fronts passing through every few days, a lot of big fish moved up during the past week. Best of all, you can fish for quantity or quality right now.
[Lake Fork,TX] Despite very windy conditions (often 25 to 40 mph) and cold fronts passing through every few days, a lot of big fish moved up during the past week. Best of all, you can fish for quantity or quality right now.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: Mar 21, 2009 (3/21/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] After an extended warming trend in early March brought in a big wave of spawners, a strong cold front with heavy rains muddied up and cooled Lake Fork, slowing the bite considerably last week. The water has steadily warmed again this week and that is drawing a number of fish into the shallows to start spawning again.
[Lake Fork,TX] After an extended warming trend in early March brought in a big wave of spawners, a strong cold front with heavy rains muddied up and cooled Lake Fork, slowing the bite considerably last week. The water has steadily warmed again this week and that is drawing a number of fish into the shallows to start spawning again.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: Feb 28, 2009 (2/28/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Spring fishing is kicking into high gear at Lake Fork, with a few bass already starting to spawn. Most of the bass are still prespawn and many won't hit the beds until April.
[Lake Fork,TX] Spring fishing is kicking into high gear at Lake Fork, with a few bass already starting to spawn. Most of the bass are still prespawn and many won't hit the beds until April.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: Feb 3, 2009 (2/03/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Despite a week of bitter cold temps with sleet and ice, the fishing at Lake Fork has been good on most days. More big prespawn bass are showing up in the shallows all the time and 11+ lb fish are starting to come into marinas on a more regular basis.
[Lake Fork,TX] Despite a week of bitter cold temps with sleet and ice, the fishing at Lake Fork has been good on most days. More big prespawn bass are showing up in the shallows all the time and 11+ lb fish are starting to come into marinas on a more regular basis.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: Jan 20, 2009 (1/20/2009)
[Lake Fork,TX] Fishing at Lake Fork is somewhat like the stock market latelyvery volatile. We've had some really good days and some really slow days.
[Lake Fork,TX] Fishing at Lake Fork is somewhat like the stock market latelyvery volatile. We've had some really good days and some really slow days.
Lake Fork/Baccarac Report & 10/11 lb Pics (12/20/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] After a couple of wonderful fishing trips to Mexico, I'm gearing up for another season on Lake Fork and for the start of the FLW Tour season too.
[Lake Fork,TX] After a couple of wonderful fishing trips to Mexico, I'm gearing up for another season on Lake Fork and for the start of the FLW Tour season too.
Lake Fork Report: November 17, 2008 (11/17/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] The fall fishing really turned on this past week at Lake Fork with the long awaited end to our warm temps. Even after the cold fronts, numbers of bass have been good to great.
[Lake Fork,TX] The fall fishing really turned on this past week at Lake Fork with the long awaited end to our warm temps. Even after the cold fronts, numbers of bass have been good to great.
Lake Fork Report: Oct 26, 2008 (10/26/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are settling into regular fall patterns here on Lake Fork. Normally, Im catching fish consistently out deep at this time of year, but the offshore bite has been slow for me lately.
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass are settling into regular fall patterns here on Lake Fork. Normally, Im catching fish consistently out deep at this time of year, but the offshore bite has been slow for me lately.
Lake Fork Report: Sep 30, 2008 (9/30/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] After a couple of tumultuous weeks in early September dealing with many rainy days and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, we've had several of the most consistent weeks of weather I can remember at Lake Fork.
[Lake Fork,TX] After a couple of tumultuous weeks in early September dealing with many rainy days and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, we've had several of the most consistent weeks of weather I can remember at Lake Fork.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: Aug 27, 2008 (8/27/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] Fishing patterns are starting to change at Lake Fork, as a couple good rains and cooler temps have some fish just starting on fall patterns. September is always a popular month on Fork, as the fall tournament season really cranks up. It's perfect timing for tournaments too, because the cooling water turns on the fishing in both the shallows and out deep.
[Lake Fork,TX] Fishing patterns are starting to change at Lake Fork, as a couple good rains and cooler temps have some fish just starting on fall patterns. September is always a popular month on Fork, as the fall tournament season really cranks up. It's perfect timing for tournaments too, because the cooling water turns on the fishing in both the shallows and out deep.
Lake Fork Report & 10 lb'er Pics: July 24, 2008 (7/24/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] It is the normal summertime scenario on Lake Forklots of hot days and a lot of hot fishing action. Fishing has been good for numbers most days with some big fish mixed in, like the 10 lb 4 oz and 8 lb lunkers we had on our last trip.
[Lake Fork,TX] It is the normal summertime scenario on Lake Forklots of hot days and a lot of hot fishing action. Fishing has been good for numbers most days with some big fish mixed in, like the 10 lb 4 oz and 8 lb lunkers we had on our last trip.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: July 3, 2008 (7/03/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass have settled into their normal summertime patterns on Lake Fork and the fishing is pretty consistent. Grassy points produced some nice bass early and late, while I'm spending most of my days fishing deep structure for schools of big fish. Once we've found a school with our graph, it has been pretty easy to catch at least a few of these fish most days.
[Lake Fork,TX] Bass have settled into their normal summertime patterns on Lake Fork and the fishing is pretty consistent. Grassy points produced some nice bass early and late, while I'm spending most of my days fishing deep structure for schools of big fish. Once we've found a school with our graph, it has been pretty easy to catch at least a few of these fish most days.
Lake Fork Report & Pics: June 14, 2008 (6/14/2008)
[Lake Fork,TX] Due to high water, flooded vegetation, and relatively cool water temps, the bass fishing patterns continue to be wide open at Lake Fork.
[Lake Fork,TX] Due to high water, flooded vegetation, and relatively cool water temps, the bass fishing patterns continue to be wide open at Lake Fork.