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Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Texas, United States

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Sam Rayburn Reservoir fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

13 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 1 lb

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Channel catfish

15 in Β· 1 lb

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Black crappie

11 in Β· 1 lb

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Black crappie

10 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is a lake located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Angelina County, Texas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Channel catfish.

Location

31Β°14β€²54.2β€³N 94Β°21β€²22.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Lufkin

22.5 miles away

Nacogdoches

30.7 miles away

Henderson

67.9 miles away

DeRidder

68.8 miles away

Lumberton

69.1 miles away

Jacksonville

72.7 miles away

Huntsville

80.3 miles away

Natchitoches

81.3 miles away

Beaumont

81.3 miles away

Palestine

83.7 miles away

Kilgore

84.7 miles away

Marshall

89.0 miles away

Shreveport

90.3 miles away

Dayton

90.3 miles away

Longview

91.0 miles away

Conroe

92.4 miles away

Tyler

92.6 miles away

Atascocita

101.0 miles away

The Woodlands

101.2 miles away

Spring

102.2 miles away

Humble

102.2 miles away

Lindale

105.8 miles away

Athens

109.0 miles away

Tomball

109.5 miles away

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FAQ about Sam Rayburn Reservoir fishing

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is a lake located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Angelina County, Texas. Its coordinates are:
31Β°14β€²54.2β€³N 94Β°21β€²22.5β€³W
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