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Rio Grande Springtime Fishing Frenzy - Largemouth, Catfish, White Bass Abound
Published 1 year ago
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This is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Sunday, April 20, 2025.
The Rio Grande is serving up some prime springtime fishing right now. Weather’s been stable, with early mornings in the high 50s and afternoons warming into the mid to upper 70s. Winds are mild, adding just enough chop to keep the fish active but not enough to make casting a struggle. Sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset rolls around 7:59 pm, giving you a full day on the water.
Tides are typical for the season, with a slow outgoing tide through the morning and a mild incoming in the afternoon, especially near Boca Chica. This is pushing baitfish into the deeper channels and around structure, which has the bigger fish following suit.
Fish activity has been strong after a productive week. Local anglers have been landing good numbers of largemouth bass and channel cats along quieter stretches of the river. Chartreuse and shad-patterned swimbaits have been tempting post-spawn bass, especially around submerged brush and grassy points. Bass up to 4 pounds have been reported, with some even bigger catches mixed in. Channel catfish are eager in shallower flats and creek mouths, hitting on fresh cut bait and stink bait.
Up near the Falcon Lake area, white bass are running good numbers in creek inlets and moving water. Folks are having luck with small white curly tail jigs and Road Runner spinners. Catfish in the same area are holding on the edges of deeper holes; cut shad is the choice bait for these blues and channels.
Trout action has also picked up in stocked sections, especially near access points below Falcon Dam. Reports show plenty of rainbows falling for PowerBait in orange and chartreuse, and spinner rigs in the current.
If you’re fishing from the bank or in a small boat, two spots to target: the Boca Chica Flats for strong catfish and drum activity, and just upstream of the Brownsville Weir for steady bass and panfish. Drift cut shad along the bottom for cats, or toss soft plastics along the edges for bass.
For lures, go with chartreuse or white swimbaits for bass, small spinners and jigs for white bass and panfish. Best bait for cats is fresh cut bait—shad if you can find it, or shrimp as a backup.
Overall, it’s hard to beat the Rio Grande right now for a mixed bag. Fish are hungry and the weather is just about perfect. Grab your gear, hit the early morning or evening hours around the moving tides, and you’re set for a great day.
Tight lines from Artificial Lure—see you on the river soon!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
The Rio Grande is serving up some prime springtime fishing right now. Weather’s been stable, with early mornings in the high 50s and afternoons warming into the mid to upper 70s. Winds are mild, adding just enough chop to keep the fish active but not enough to make casting a struggle. Sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset rolls around 7:59 pm, giving you a full day on the water.
Tides are typical for the season, with a slow outgoing tide through the morning and a mild incoming in the afternoon, especially near Boca Chica. This is pushing baitfish into the deeper channels and around structure, which has the bigger fish following suit.
Fish activity has been strong after a productive week. Local anglers have been landing good numbers of largemouth bass and channel cats along quieter stretches of the river. Chartreuse and shad-patterned swimbaits have been tempting post-spawn bass, especially around submerged brush and grassy points. Bass up to 4 pounds have been reported, with some even bigger catches mixed in. Channel catfish are eager in shallower flats and creek mouths, hitting on fresh cut bait and stink bait.
Up near the Falcon Lake area, white bass are running good numbers in creek inlets and moving water. Folks are having luck with small white curly tail jigs and Road Runner spinners. Catfish in the same area are holding on the edges of deeper holes; cut shad is the choice bait for these blues and channels.
Trout action has also picked up in stocked sections, especially near access points below Falcon Dam. Reports show plenty of rainbows falling for PowerBait in orange and chartreuse, and spinner rigs in the current.
If you’re fishing from the bank or in a small boat, two spots to target: the Boca Chica Flats for strong catfish and drum activity, and just upstream of the Brownsville Weir for steady bass and panfish. Drift cut shad along the bottom for cats, or toss soft plastics along the edges for bass.
For lures, go with chartreuse or white swimbaits for bass, small spinners and jigs for white bass and panfish. Best bait for cats is fresh cut bait—shad if you can find it, or shrimp as a backup.
Overall, it’s hard to beat the Rio Grande right now for a mixed bag. Fish are hungry and the weather is just about perfect. Grab your gear, hit the early morning or evening hours around the moving tides, and you’re set for a great day.
Tight lines from Artificial Lure—see you on the river soon!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.