Lake Sam Rayburn


Lake Sam Rayburn is located north of Jasper, Texas in the heart of the East Texas Piney woods. The lake is designed to provide flood control to the Angelina & Neches River basins, supply water to the Beaumont and Lufkin as well as offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.  More Lake Information

Lake Sam Rayburn Calendar of Events


SAT, APR 13

Skeeter Outlaw Team Series Tournament #3

6:00am - 3:00pm SKEETER OUTLAW TEAM SERIES TOURNAMENT #3 $260 entry fee/team Pays 1 place for every 6 entries Trailering is allowed No check in morning of the tournament Must enter 3 of the 4 series...

SAT, APR 27

Media Bass Team Tournament

Team bass tournament. $200 entry fee includes Big Bass. Payback to 1 per 5 entries. Membership of $40 per person required. Trailering event. Headquartered at Jackson Hill Marina. Check website for more...

SAT, MAY 11

Skeeter Outlaw Team Series Tournament #4

SKEETER OUTLAW TEAM SERIES TOURNAMENT #4 $260 entry fee/team Pays 1 place for every 6 entries Trailering is allowed No check in morning of the tournament Must enter 3 of the 4 series tournaments to...

SAT, JUN 1

Skeeter Outlaw Team Series Championship

SKEETER OUTLAW TEAM SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP (2 days) $20,000 GUARANTEED TO WINNER $300 entry fee/team (Top 10 in OOY Standings fish for free) Pays 1 place for every 6 entries Must enter 3...

SAT, JUN 8

7th Annual Reel United Big Bass Tournament

$100 Individual Entry with over $50,000 in cash in prizes!!! You wont want to miss the 7th Annual Reel United Big Bass Tournament. With over 5k paid out each hour and $5,000 guaranteed for the heaviest overall...

Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing


Bill Rogers Guide Service on Lake Sam Rayburn

We cater to our customers, just sit back in the seat and catch crappie or bass. We will bait your hook and take your fish off. Just bring your food and drinks and have a good time, what more could you ask for....

Crappie Bob's Guide Service

Let's catch some slabs! Crappie are fun to chase and more fun to catch. With a lifetime of Sam Rayburn experience, I will put you on fish. With my knowledge of the lake and the fish, along with electronic...

East Texas Guide Service with Rickie Y'Barbo

Rickie has been fishing Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend since the late 1960's. Started guiding in 1971 on Toledo Bend and Rayburn. He specializes in Largemouth Bass. He has fished many tournaments and helped...

Backwater Outfitters

Here at Backwater Outfitters we specialize in bass fishing on Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend. Backwater Outfitters provides you with a memorable fishing experience. Whether you are an experienced bass fisherman,...

Ken's Team Nitro Crappie Guide Services

Experience the excitement of Fishing Lake Sam Rayburn, my some 26 years of experience shows as we stay steady an provide our clients with the best possible results. Our clients are happy an rate us at a steady...

Lake Sam Rayburn Vacation Rentals and Cabins


Fisherman's Delight on Lake Sam Rayburn

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2 conjoined units available. Each unit will sleeps 4 people. 1 queen bed and twins each unit. Located at Harvey Creek just around the corner from the boat ramp. Each unit has a microwave, dorm size refrigerator, and Keurig coffee pot, ac and dish...

RAYBURN INN

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Accommodating all Angler's and Hunter's we are located just minutes from the Angelina National Forest, Less than 0.6 miles away from the nearest boat launch, and within walking distance of restaurants and a 24 hour convenience/grocery store. Each...

Sam Rayburn Cabin

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Cozy 2 bedroom cabin mere miles from 2 boat ramps and restaurants, with screened-in porch, BBQ pit and covered boat parking. 1 king sized bed and 1 full sized bed are great for families or couples. Wifi, TVs in every room and modern interior make...

Lighted Path Lake House -- Lovely Waterfront Home with Great Back Porch in Rayburn Country

Featured Waterfront

.You will love the back porch and huge deck Waterfront w/ sandy beach-GREAT VIEW 3 bedrooms plus loft---2 1/2 baths 1 bedroom w/ king and ensuite bath 1 bedroom w/ King and shared bath 1 bedroom w/ queen 1 loft with double 2 twin...

Cozy Lakefront Cabin, Covered Back Porch - 2br|2ba

Featured Waterfront

Unwind and enjoy lake life in our relaxing cabin with 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms and a spacious back porch. 2nd bedroom/bathroom is detached from main house. Keep your vehicles and boats in our large, covered parking attached to the cabin. The...

Lake Sam Rayburn Real Estate


Exquisite. Elegant. Luxurious. New Waterfront Build.

$1,745,000 Featured Waterfront

Exquisite. Elegant. Luxurious. Those are just a few words to describe this impressive new build. From the moment you walk through the custom cypress doors your eyes will dance from the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, to the floor to ceiling...

Stunning 6/4 Investment Property in THE POINT

$1,100,000 Featured New Waterfront

Located in "The Point" at Lake Sam Rayburn this stunning 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is turnkey and ready for you to enjoy the lake life! You are steps away from the water's edge. This spacious home boasts a desirable layout with 2 master...

Nice Lot to start building that Lake Home.

$15,000 Featured

There are two lots side-by-side FOR SALE by two different owners and two different real estate agents. Buying both lots would give you room to spread out a little bit more than having just one lot. This section is now allowing barndominiums. This...

Forest Hills New Construction

$398,000 Featured

This stunning new construction offers a spacious open living area with vaulted ceilings, creating an airy and welcoming atmosphere. Step outside onto the covered patio, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. The split bedroom floor plan...

New Construction in Rayburn Reserve 5/3

$539,000 Featured

Rayburn Reserves NEWEST CONSTRUCTION! Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage, beautiful stone fireplace and a covered patio overlooking the woods. The kitchen boasts a long island, soft close cabinets and a walk-in pantry. Entering the...

Lake Sam Rayburn Camping


Mill Creek Park

Mill Creek Park, operated by the Corp of Engineers, contains a total of 110 campsites: 59 campsites with 30 Amp electric and water hook-ups and 51 campsites with 50 amp electric and water hookups. The park...

Soaring Eagle Campground

Currently offering annual RV sites!!! Soaring Eagle Campground is a beautiful and quiet year-round RV campground nestled in the Piney Woods of San Augustine County. Unlike many RV parks you won't find rows...

Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

Shirley Creek Marina is a water front RV park located on the largest lake in Texas, Lake Sam Rayburn. We provide RV spots with 30/50 amp, sewer and water hookups in the park, with on-site sewage dump for water...

Rayburn RV Hideout

Nestled in the Piney Woods of The Texas Forest Country of East Texas at Lake Sam Rayburn, Rayburn RV Hideout is the place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Unlike many RV parks you won't...

Ebenezer Park

Ebenezer Park, operated by the Corp of Engineers, is the only area where horses are allowed on Sam Rayburn. The Equestrian area contains 10 campsites, all with water hookups, seven with 30 amp electric and...

Lake Sam Rayburn Marinas


Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

Shirley Creek Marina is a water front RV park located on the largest lake in Texas, Lake Sam Rayburn. Our marina and docks house john boats, fishing boats and even house boats! We provide RV spots with 30/50...

Jackson Hill Park and Marina

Jackson Hill Park and Marina offers a four lane boat ramp and boat slips for our guests. We host everything from Major professional tournaments to company and small group tournaments where we supply everything...

Rayburn Resort & Marina

Rayburn Resort & Marina is a family friendly resort with many outdoor activities and attractions. Something for everyone! Our resort has a 27 hole Championship golf course, hotel including suites. A...

Lake Sam Rayburn What To Do


Happy Cajun Club

Happy Cajun Club is a bar located near Lake Sam Rayburn. The staff is known to be amazing in a friendly atmosphere. The business also has pool tables, shuffle board, and Jukebox. For more info, please call...

Texas Joe's Backporch BBQ

Texas Joe's Backporch BBQ is located in Brookeland, Texas near Lake Sam Rayburn. The restaurant offers a variety of BBQ options include ribs, chicken, meats, and sides. For more info, please call 409-383-3987.

Timbers On The Green

Timbers On The Green is located in Brookeland, Texas near Lake Sam Rayburn. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the bar and grill. For more info, please call 409-698-1002.

Lakes Area Seafood

Lakes Area Seafood is located in Brookeland, Texas near Lake Sam Rayburn. The restaurant offers seafood platters, sandwiches, and chicken fried steaks. For more info, please cal 409-698-3309.

Billy's Old Fashion Barbecue

Billy's is the best barbecue in East Texas! Ranked #27 on Texas Monthly's "Best BBQ Joints in the World" list, enjoy some hickory-smoked goodness that has been slow cooked for 24 hours in the...

Lake Sam Rayburn Boats


1986 20' Pontoon Bass Tracker

$4,000

1986 20' Bass Tracker Pontoon 40HP with trolling motor, modified trailer, excellent condition. I inherited this boat from my dad . He always kept it in the garage. Needs a battery & gas tanks connected. Call or text for more pictures....

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Lake Sam Rayburn Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Sam Rayburn Weather Forecast

Monday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 63

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 35

Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 66

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 44

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 70

Wednesday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 52

Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 68

Thursday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 51


Lake Sam Rayburn Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 3/19: 158.97 (-5.43)



Lake Sam Rayburn

Fishing Report from TPWD (Mar. 13)

GOOD. Water stained; 64 degrees; 4.43 feet below pool. Bass are trying to spawn deeper than normal in 4-12 feet of water. Bass are hitting jigs, crankbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs in the creeks. Catfish are hitting cut bait off the bottom in the river channel. White bass are up the river hitting roadrunners and small rattletraps. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service. Large groups of bass are making the push shallow in 3-15 feet in the grass and hydrilla. Bass are hitting Texas rig stick bait, lightweight Carolina rig, rattletrap, and chatterbait. Report by Captain Hank Harrison, Double H Precision Fishing.

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