Huge Gar Spotted in Sam Rayburn

Gary Saurage Facebook post and pictures of gator at Lake Sam Rayburn...He estimates the gator is between 15 and 18 feet long.
"There are several game wardens that are watching this animal so it does not get shot.” Gary Saurage

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Tom Behrens, Freelance Writer & Photographer

Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]

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Lake Sam Rayburn Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Sam Rayburn Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 68

Wednesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 86

Wednesday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 69

Thursday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 86

Thursday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 66

Friday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 84

Friday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 64

Extended Weather Forecast

Lake Sam Rayburn Water Level (last 30 days)

Water Level on 4/29: 164.49 (+0.09)

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Fishing Report from TPWD (Apr. 23)

GOOD. Water stained; 74 degrees; 0.39 feet above pool. Fishing patterns are consistent. The best bite has been in 8-14 feet on ledges and humps with a big worm on a Texas rig or Carolina rig. Fishing around the old timber as fish are using it for structure. Very little grass or lily pads so far. Crappie and catfish are moving shallow and deep as they spawn. The magic depth has been 4-12 feet with minnows under corks and around trees on the bedding fish. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.

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