East Texas Fishing Report

ATHENS — Water level is 5 inches low and clear. Water temp in the low 50s.

Fishing guide Jim Brack says bass and crappie fishing continues to be slow. Best bass action is best around breaks in 25 feet using jigs, Carolina rigs and a few on suspending jerk baits. Crappie are hanging around deep brush with a few limits reported on jigs and small minnows. Forward sonar is a plus.

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