Bass fisherman fighting a jumping largemouth bass on Sam Rayburn Reservoir at sunrise in East Texas

Fishing Sam Rayburn Reservoir — Best Spots, Seasons & Gear Guide

Fishing Sam Rayburn Reservoir puts you on 114,500 acres of East Texas Piney Woods water — the largest lake located entirely within Texas and the one that Bassmaster Magazine ranked as America’s best bass lake. The lake hosts over 300 fishing tournaments annually. The lake record largemouth bass is…