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Rio Grande Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Records Galore!
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Howdy y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande fishing report for March 28, 2025. The tides are running about normal for this time of year, with a high tide around 9:30 AM and low tide hitting around 3:45 PM. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:45 PM.
Weather's been mighty fine lately - sunny skies with temps in the upper 70s. We've had a light breeze out of the southeast, perfect for keeping the mosquitos at bay while you're casting.
Fish activity has been picking up as we head deeper into spring. The largemouth bass are in full spawn mode, moving into shallow water. Anglers have been having good luck with soft plastics like worms and creature baits in green pumpkin and blue fleck colors. Don't forget your trusty lipless crankbaits in red or chrome - those have been killer lately.
Channel cats have been biting well on cut bait and stink baits. A few lucky folks have even hooked into some nice blue cats in the deeper holes. For you white bass enthusiasts, they're still making their spring run up the river. Small jigs and live minnows have been the ticket.
Last week, ol' Billy Bob landed himself a 7-pounder largemouth using a Texas-rigged plastic worm. And just yesterday, young Sally caught herself a 1.2 lb, 13.6" white bass - a new Rio Grande Water Body Record!
For you catfish enthusiasts, cut bait or stink bait near deeper holes has been producing some nice channels in the 3-5 pound range. Don't forget about those white bass, though. They've been hitting small crankbaits and inline spinners like nobody's business, especially early in the morning.
Best spots to try your luck? The mouth of Terlingua Creek has been producing some nice bass, and the deep bend near Boquillas Canyon is always a good bet for catfish. If you're after white bass, head upriver towards Laredo.
For live bait, can't go wrong with shiners or nightcrawlers. But if you're like me and prefer artificials, tie on a chartreuse spinnerbait or a watermelon red flake Senko and you'll be in business.
Remember to keep an eye out for debris in the water - we've had some high water lately that's washed a lot of stuff downstream. And don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water - that Texas sun can still pack a punch.
Tight lines, amigos! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Weather's been mighty fine lately - sunny skies with temps in the upper 70s. We've had a light breeze out of the southeast, perfect for keeping the mosquitos at bay while you're casting.
Fish activity has been picking up as we head deeper into spring. The largemouth bass are in full spawn mode, moving into shallow water. Anglers have been having good luck with soft plastics like worms and creature baits in green pumpkin and blue fleck colors. Don't forget your trusty lipless crankbaits in red or chrome - those have been killer lately.
Channel cats have been biting well on cut bait and stink baits. A few lucky folks have even hooked into some nice blue cats in the deeper holes. For you white bass enthusiasts, they're still making their spring run up the river. Small jigs and live minnows have been the ticket.
Last week, ol' Billy Bob landed himself a 7-pounder largemouth using a Texas-rigged plastic worm. And just yesterday, young Sally caught herself a 1.2 lb, 13.6" white bass - a new Rio Grande Water Body Record!
For you catfish enthusiasts, cut bait or stink bait near deeper holes has been producing some nice channels in the 3-5 pound range. Don't forget about those white bass, though. They've been hitting small crankbaits and inline spinners like nobody's business, especially early in the morning.
Best spots to try your luck? The mouth of Terlingua Creek has been producing some nice bass, and the deep bend near Boquillas Canyon is always a good bet for catfish. If you're after white bass, head upriver towards Laredo.
For live bait, can't go wrong with shiners or nightcrawlers. But if you're like me and prefer artificials, tie on a chartreuse spinnerbait or a watermelon red flake Senko and you'll be in business.
Remember to keep an eye out for debris in the water - we've had some high water lately that's washed a lot of stuff downstream. And don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water - that Texas sun can still pack a punch.
Tight lines, amigos! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI