Spring is finally started to show up on Roberts. The best fishing is just right around the corner. The lake is currently just a little over 7 feet low. The lake had muddy up a bit, in places, with the rain we received this winter. But it is starting to clear up. These cold fronts we keep getting each week is keeping the bass from making a move. Most of the water temps I am finding now is from 54 to 58 degree. I have found a couple places with a little warmer water.
We still aren't catch big numbers of bass yet, but the fish we are catching are big. Everyday, in the last week, we have had a least a 6 pounder. Most of our fish are coming on either a black/blue jig or a black/brown/amber jig fished around standing timber in creek channels. Both Red rattletraps and chatterbaits, fished around grass edges, have accounted for the rest of the fish we are catching. I finally did catch a spinnerbait fish yesterday. Even with the lake being low, the grass is in great shape. I am finding a lot of grass, all the way out to 6 feet in some areas. I am really looking forward to this spawn, as I think we are in for a good one.
The sand bass fishing is very good right now as well. They are still out in the deeper water. Most of them are coming out of 30 feet of water. 1 oz critter getter slabs is still working for us. Chartruese being the best color.
If you are looking for a guided trip on Lake Ray Roberts I will do my very best to make sure you have a good time and have success on the water. If you have any questions give me a call or shoot me an email. I still have a few weekdays open in March and a couple of Saturday afternoons available. Good luck on the water and be safe.
