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  • Rio Grande Riches: Early Summer Bass, Cats & Trout Report

    Rio Grande Riches: Early Summer Bass, Cats & Trout Report
    2025/06/22
    Howdy y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 22, 2025.

    We kicked off the day with a sunrise at 6:43 a.m., and we’re lookin’ at a sunset about 8:34 p.m. Typical early summer weather is settling in: muggy, with those morning temps already touching the low 80s and highs climbing into the mid-90s by afternoon. A light southeast breeze is keeping things comfortable early and late. We’ve got partly cloudy skies and, with the heat, you’ll want to fish dawn, dusk, or even after dark for the best action.

    Today’s tide brings a moderate swing—there’s a high tide rolling in around 10:30 a.m., so the fish will be moving, especially around deeper bends, creek mouths, and the mouths of oxbows. The afternoon brings a falling tide, so adjust your spots as the levels drop and current picks up.

    Fishing activity is hot for early summer. Bass fans are seeing good numbers and size. Largemouth bass are still hanging along brush piles and rocky banks in the main channel, as well as in backwaters. Topwater baits—poppers and buzzbaits—have been solid right at dawn. Once the sun’s up, best bet is switching to Texas-rigged plastics or crankbaits in watermelon or chartreuse. Anglers fishing the Mission Main Canal and Los Olmos Creek are posting largemouths in the 3-to-5-pound range, with some up to 22 inches. Lipless crankbaits in chrome and red are catching the active ones near grassy points and submerged timber, especially mid-morning. For bigger fish, focus on dawn, dusk, and nighttime.

    Catfish are biting steady, too. Anglers have been hauling in plenty of channel cats with cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait just off the bottom, especially in those deeper holes and around overhanging brush. There are reports of channel cats up to 6 pounds, with the occasional blue cat pushing 20 pounds, especially near the bend by Boquillas Canyon.

    If you’re after a mix, rainbow trout were just stocked up at Pilar further upriver on June 12, and while that’s a bit of a haul, it’s worth it if you’re itching for trout. Otherwise, stick with the big three here: largemouth bass, blue catfish, and channel cats. According to the Fishbrain app, over 900 catches of bass and catfish have been logged recently in Rio Grande City, so there’s plenty of action.

    Bait-wise, I recommend:
    - Topwaters at dawn for bass (poppers, buzzbaits)
    - Texas-rigged worms or crankbaits in green pumpkin or chartreuse
    - Cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait for cats

    Best hot spots right now: Los Olmos Creek is producing consistently for largemouths, and the channel bend by Boquillas Canyon is red hot for catfish.

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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report: Largemouth, Catfish & Trout Bite On Fire in Deep South Texas

    Rio Grande Fishing Report: Largemouth, Catfish & Trout Bite On Fire in Deep South Texas
    2025/06/21
    Howdy, y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 21, 2025.

    We kicked off this morning with temps just touching the low 80s at sunrise, a southeast breeze lightly stirring the willows along the bank, and muggy conditions that’ll be familiar to anyone spending summer in deep South Texas. Sunrise came right at 6:43 a.m., and you’ll have daylight till sunset rolls out at 8:34 p.m. Weather’s serving up partly cloudy skies and highs into the mid-90s—so get an early start or wait for the evening cool-down to chase that prime bite.

    Tidal swing’s right in the sweet spot today—look for a late morning high tide around 10:30 a.m., falling to a low by mid-afternoon. That push of water is keeping fish on the move, especially anywhere creeks dump into the main river or in those deeper bends where the current slows up.

    Fishing’s been solid all week. Largemouth bass are active in both the main river channel and tucked into oxbows and backwaters, especially around brush piles and rocky banks. Early in the morning, tie on a topwater popper or buzzbait for some surface action—once the sun climbs, switch to Texas-rigged plastics, watermelon and chartreuse patterns are working best, or try a crankbait worked along structure. Best bite for the big girls is dawn, dusk, and after dark.

    Catfish hunters are staying busy too. There’s a steady run of channel cats and the occasional big blue cat showing up in deeper runs and under overhanging brush. Best bait right now is cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait fished just above the bottom. Folks have been hauling in channel cats up to 6 pounds, and blues tipping 20 pounds are still popping up, particularly near those deeper bends by Boquillas Canyon.

    If you’re after variety, don’t overlook the latest stockings—rainbow trout went in upstream at Pilar back on June 12, with some reports of wild brown trout, smallmouth bass, and even a few Rio Grande cutthroat making an appearance for anglers fishing tight to cover or working flies through classic holding water.

    For lure selection: early risers favor topwaters and buzzbaits for bass, switching to crankbaits and soft plastics as the heat builds. Catfish can’t resist cut bait, chicken liver, or classic punch bait. For trout and smallmouth, small inline spinners or nightcrawlers are a solid bet.

    Hot spots worth hitting today are:
    - Río Grande proper just upstream or downstream of Rio Grande City—especially those undercut banks and brushy edges.
    - Los Olmos Creek, a top producer for both largemouth bass and catfish, and known for numbers and size.
    - Deeper bends by Boquillas Canyon—particularly good for blue catfish.

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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report - Summer Bite Strong, Bass and Cats on Fire

    Rio Grande Fishing Report - Summer Bite Strong, Bass and Cats on Fire
    2025/06/21
    Howdy y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 21, 2025.

    We woke up this morning to a classic South Texas summer start—temps right around 80 at dawn, a light southeast breeze, and that muggy river-bottom air. The sun broke the horizon at 6:43 a.m., and you can expect to squeeze in every bit of daylight you can handle with sunset not until 8:34 p.m. Weather’s calling for highs up around the mid-90s, mostly partly cloudy, and it’s going to feel every bit as sticky as you’d imagine for late June on the Rio. If you’re after fish and not just a sunburn, plan your trip around the coolest parts of the day.

    Tide-wise, we’ve got a moderate swing with the high tide pushing in at 10:30 a.m. The water’ll drop back out through the afternoon, so anglers wanting active fish should target that late morning window and ride the moving water for best results.

    The bite’s been steady and strong this week. Largemouth bass are snapping early, especially in the main river channel and the backwater oxbows. Topwater poppers and buzzbaits are money at dawn around brush, laydowns, and rocky banks. As the sun peeks higher, bass are sliding deeper—Texas-rigged plastics in watermelon or chartreuse and crankbaits near structure have been pulling some nice fish. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, anglers are landing multiple 3-to-5-pounders, especially on the upstream bends and around submerged timber.

    Catfish are a can’t-miss right now. Channel cats and the occasional big blue are holed up in deeper runs and undercut banks. Best bet for these whisker-faces is cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait, fished on bottom or just off ledges. Some reports from Boquillas Canyon have folks landing channel cats up to 6 pounds, and blues pushing 20 pounds aren’t unheard of this month.

    Trout action is worth a look too, up near the upper river reaches and cool creek mouths—recent stockings have boosted the numbers of rainbow and even the occasional Rio Grande cutthroat. If you’re fly fishing, keep your eyes peeled for the caddis hatch, which usually kicks off this time of year. Otherwise, small inline spinners and salmon eggs will do the trick for rainbows.

    Best hot spots right now? Head for the oxbow just south of Falcon Dam for early topwater bass, or make your way to the deep bend below Boquillas Canyon for heavy catfish. Creek mouths and submerged timber near San Ygnacio are holding good fish, too.

    And don’t forget your bug spray—the mosquitoes are as hungry as the fish.

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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report - Summer Bite Strong, Bass and Cats on Fire

    Rio Grande Fishing Report - Summer Bite Strong, Bass and Cats on Fire
    2025/06/21
    Howdy y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 21, 2025.

    We woke up this morning to a classic South Texas summer start—temps right around 80 at dawn, a light southeast breeze, and that muggy river-bottom air. The sun broke the horizon at 6:43 a.m., and you can expect to squeeze in every bit of daylight you can handle with sunset not until 8:34 p.m. Weather’s calling for highs up around the mid-90s, mostly partly cloudy, and it’s going to feel every bit as sticky as you’d imagine for late June on the Rio. If you’re after fish and not just a sunburn, plan your trip around the coolest parts of the day.

    Tide-wise, we’ve got a moderate swing with the high tide pushing in at 10:30 a.m. The water’ll drop back out through the afternoon, so anglers wanting active fish should target that late morning window and ride the moving water for best results.

    The bite’s been steady and strong this week. Largemouth bass are snapping early, especially in the main river channel and the backwater oxbows. Topwater poppers and buzzbaits are money at dawn around brush, laydowns, and rocky banks. As the sun peeks higher, bass are sliding deeper—Texas-rigged plastics in watermelon or chartreuse and crankbaits near structure have been pulling some nice fish. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, anglers are landing multiple 3-to-5-pounders, especially on the upstream bends and around submerged timber.

    Catfish are a can’t-miss right now. Channel cats and the occasional big blue are holed up in deeper runs and undercut banks. Best bet for these whisker-faces is cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait, fished on bottom or just off ledges. Some reports from Boquillas Canyon have folks landing channel cats up to 6 pounds, and blues pushing 20 pounds aren’t unheard of this month.

    Trout action is worth a look too, up near the upper river reaches and cool creek mouths—recent stockings have boosted the numbers of rainbow and even the occasional Rio Grande cutthroat. If you’re fly fishing, keep your eyes peeled for the caddis hatch, which usually kicks off this time of year. Otherwise, small inline spinners and salmon eggs will do the trick for rainbows.

    Best hot spots right now? Head for the oxbow just south of Falcon Dam for early topwater bass, or make your way to the deep bend below Boquillas Canyon for heavy catfish. Creek mouths and submerged timber near San Ygnacio are holding good fish, too.

    And don’t forget your bug spray—the mosquitoes are as hungry as the fish.

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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report - Summer Bite Strong, Bass and Cats on Fire

    Rio Grande Fishing Report - Summer Bite Strong, Bass and Cats on Fire
    2025/06/21
    Howdy y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 21, 2025.

    We woke up this morning to a classic South Texas summer start—temps right around 80 at dawn, a light southeast breeze, and that muggy river-bottom air. The sun broke the horizon at 6:43 a.m., and you can expect to squeeze in every bit of daylight you can handle with sunset not until 8:34 p.m. Weather’s calling for highs up around the mid-90s, mostly partly cloudy, and it’s going to feel every bit as sticky as you’d imagine for late June on the Rio. If you’re after fish and not just a sunburn, plan your trip around the coolest parts of the day.

    Tide-wise, we’ve got a moderate swing with the high tide pushing in at 10:30 a.m. The water’ll drop back out through the afternoon, so anglers wanting active fish should target that late morning window and ride the moving water for best results.

    The bite’s been steady and strong this week. Largemouth bass are snapping early, especially in the main river channel and the backwater oxbows. Topwater poppers and buzzbaits are money at dawn around brush, laydowns, and rocky banks. As the sun peeks higher, bass are sliding deeper—Texas-rigged plastics in watermelon or chartreuse and crankbaits near structure have been pulling some nice fish. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, anglers are landing multiple 3-to-5-pounders, especially on the upstream bends and around submerged timber.

    Catfish are a can’t-miss right now. Channel cats and the occasional big blue are holed up in deeper runs and undercut banks. Best bet for these whisker-faces is cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait, fished on bottom or just off ledges. Some reports from Boquillas Canyon have folks landing channel cats up to 6 pounds, and blues pushing 20 pounds aren’t unheard of this month.

    Trout action is worth a look too, up near the upper river reaches and cool creek mouths—recent stockings have boosted the numbers of rainbow and even the occasional Rio Grande cutthroat. If you’re fly fishing, keep your eyes peeled for the caddis hatch, which usually kicks off this time of year. Otherwise, small inline spinners and salmon eggs will do the trick for rainbows.

    Best hot spots right now? Head for the oxbow just south of Falcon Dam for early topwater bass, or make your way to the deep bend below Boquillas Canyon for heavy catfish. Creek mouths and submerged timber near San Ygnacio are holding good fish, too.

    And don’t forget your bug spray—the mosquitoes are as hungry as the fish.

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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Scenic Vistas

    Rio Grande Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Scenic Vistas
    2025/06/20
    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 20, 2025. We’re catching the sun rising at 6:40 AM and setting just past 8:30 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to wet a line. Tidal movements are friendly today: expect a high tide rolling in around 9:30 AM and a low at about 3:30 PM, setting up prime windows for aggressive early and late bites. The water’s got a slight stain—runoff from recent rains—but it’s clearing fast, making conditions just about perfect for a busy day on the water.

    Weather’s typical for late June—warm, muggy mornings pushing into the upper 80s by midafternoon, with a light south wind to keep things bearable. No big storms on the radar, so you’ll have stable barometric pressure—always a plus for consistent fish activity.

    Fish action’s heating up just like the temps. According to recent reports, largemouth bass are hanging shallow early, often near submerged timber and grassy points, before sliding deeper once the sun’s high. Green pumpkin and watermelon red soft plastics are getting the most bites, and if you’re after a reaction strike, lipless crankbaits in chrome or red are getting those more aggressive fish to commit. Anglers are reporting good numbers of bass, including several in the 3-to-5-pound range, especially in the main river and backwater sloughs.

    Catfish fans are seeing steady action along the deeper bends, with the stretch near Boquillas Canyon being especially productive—cut shad and classic stinkbait are drawing solid channel cats up to 6 pounds, with a few blue cats tipping the scales at 20 pounds making headlines this week. Night fishing for cats is producing too, with the cooler temps after sunset making for a comfortable bite.

    Don’t forget about the trout bite—while the Rio Grande isn’t known as a classic trout river in these deep South Texas stretches, there have been a few scattered reports of Rio Grande cutthroat where cooler spring inflows hit, thanks to earlier stocking efforts upstream. Most of the action down here, though, is bass and cats.

    For bait, stick with live or fresh-cut shad for catfish and soft plastics or lipless crankbaits for bass—if you’re feeling old-school, chicken livers are always a winner for channel cats.

    Hot spots this week: try the main channel around Boquillas Canyon for steady catfish action, or hit the backwater sloughs near the mouth of Tornillo Creek if you’re chasing early-morning largemouth. If you’re visiting Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande itself along with Tornillo and Terlingua Creeks are your best bets—just remember, you’ll need a park fishing permit, but no state license required in the park.

    That wraps up your Rio Grande report. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report June 2025 - Bass, Cats & Trout Await in Deep South Texas

    Rio Grande Fishing Report June 2025 - Bass, Cats & Trout Await in Deep South Texas
    2025/06/18
    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for June 18, 2025.

    We’re starting off the day down here in deep South Texas with a typical early summer morning—temperatures at sunrise hovering around the low 80s and a light southeast breeze rippling the river. Today’s sunrise came right at 6:43 a.m., with sunset expected at 8:34 p.m. You can expect partly cloudy skies, highs pushing the mid-90s, and those muggy river-bottom conditions we know so well. The heat will build fast, so plan on getting lines in early or waiting until the evening bite when things cool off.

    The tidal swing today is moderate, with a late morning high tide around 10:30 a.m. and a low falling off mid-afternoon. That incoming tide will keep fish moving, especially near creek mouths and deeper bends off the main flow.

    Now, for the fish: The Rio Grande is giving up a strong early summer bite, and according to the most recent Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly reports, the largemouth bass are still active in the main river channel as well as in oxbows and backwaters. Brush piles and rocky banks have been hot zones, with topwater poppers and buzzbaits working well at dawn. As the sun climbs, switch to Texas-rigged plastics or crankbaits in watermelon and chartreuse colors. Prime time is dawn, dusk, and after dark for the bigger fish.

    Catfish action is also solid—plenty of channel cats and the occasional blue cat being hauled in from deeper runs and beneath overhanging brush. Best bets have been cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait fished just above bottom. Look for them near the old bridge pilings and around any sort of submerged timber.

    If you’re after panfish, the bream and sunfish are stacked up along grassy shorelines and around brush. Small worms or crickets under a bobber will keep the kids busy all day.

    Up closer to Big Bend National Park, the river has also been giving up a few nice catches to those willing to hike in—especially around Tornillo and Terlingua Creeks. You’ll find smallmouth and even a few Rio Grande cutthroat trout in deeper, cooler pockets. For trout, pack along some spinners or single-hook Panther Martins, and remember, inside the park a free permit is required—no state license needed.

    Hot spots for the day:
    - The deep bend just above the old Roma bridge—always a producer for bass and catfish.
    - The mouth of Falcon Lake, especially early as the bait moves with the incoming tide.
    - For the adventurous, hike-in access below Dryden Crossing or in Big Bend NP for a shot at wild trout and smallmouth.

    Top lures right now:
    - Early: Zara Spooks, Heddon Torpedoes, and buzzbaits in shad or bone.
    - Midday: Deep-diving crankbaits, Texas-rigged plastics, or live bait for catfish.

    Don’t forget to hydrate, wear your sun gear, and watch for quick-moving storms this time of year.

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  • Rio Grande Fishing Report June 6 2025 - Largemouth, Catfish, and More Biting Strong

    Rio Grande Fishing Report June 6 2025 - Largemouth, Catfish, and More Biting Strong
    2025/06/06
    Howdy y’all, Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Friday, June 6, 2025.

    Sun’s up at 5:53 AM this morning, and she’ll be sinking out west around 6:46 PM, giving us a good, long day of fishing. Weather’s settling in nice and steady—expect clear skies, temps in the mid-to-upper 70s early on, warming up by midday, and a light southeast breeze. That’ll keep things comfortable, but don’t forget your sunscreen and plenty of water.

    Tide-wise, we’re seeing a high tide right at 4:07 AM, dropping to a low at 10:45 AM, then back up with the afternoon high at 4:48 PM. If you’re planning to target the coastal zones or down around the brackish river mouths, those moving waters around sunrise and late afternoon will be prime times for casting[6].

    Fishing’s been hot this week with great reports across the board. According to the most recent Rio Grande fishing updates, largemouth bass are biting strong along the grassy edges and deeper pools. Best luck has been on soft plastics—think watermelon red or green pumpkin worms and creature baits. Lipless crankbaits in chrome or red have also put several chunky bass in the boat. Channel catfish are active in the deeper bends, especially near structures. Stink bait and cut shad have been the ticket, and don’t be surprised to tangle with a big blue cat if you’re fishing the holes.

    For y’all after something a little different, the white bass are still running up from the coast, especially near creek mouths. Folks have been catching good numbers on small white or chartreuse jigs and live minnows. Over on the trout side, the Orilla Verde area near Pilar was recently stocked with over 2,000 rainbow trout, and anglers have pulled in some nice Rio Grande cutthroats from those deeper pockets—consider swinging a small spinner or drifting a nightcrawler through those runs for best results.

    Top spots right now? The mouth of Terlingua Creek is lighting up for largemouth and white bass, especially at first light. The deep bend near Boquillas Canyon remains a catfish haven, and upriver towards Laredo, the white bass action just keeps rolling. Out towards the Brownsville coastal interface, folks are hooking into the occasional coastal speck and redfish on shrimp-tipped jigs around dusk, according to local guides.

    Best baits this week: soft plastic worms and Senkos for bass, chartreuse spinnerbaits if you’re casting at dawn, and nightcrawlers or stinkbait for those cats. Live shiners are a solid choice for multispecies action if you want to keep it classic.

    Don’t forget—lots of debris still floating from last month’s high water, so keep your eyes peeled and your casts careful.

    That’s a wrap from the banks of the Rio Grande for today. Thanks for tuning in, folks, and remember to subscribe so you never miss the latest bite report. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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