The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 8:
LAKE BROWNWOOD
SLOW. Water stained; 43-46 degrees; 8.38 feet below pool. Bass are slow with bites few and far between on crankbaits and jigs.
LAKE CISCO
GOOD. Water stained; 53 degrees; 8.31 feet below pool. Bass and crappie are slow with the most action in the evenings. Catfish are great with a record blue catfish caught on rod and reel baited with chicken. Report by Jason Miller, Lake Cisco Rentals.
LAKE COLEMAN
SLOW. Slightly stained; 53-58 degrees; 5.37 feet below pool. Winter weather has kept anglers off the water and pushed fish deep. The fishing should pick up as the weather warms in the weekend. Look for fish to move shallow to warmer water.
LAKE O.H. IVIE
GOOD. Water stained; 53 degrees; 23.40 feet below pool. Fishing patterns are similar. White bass are good with live bait and crankbaits. Crappie fair with jigs and minnows. Largemouth bass are fair. Catfish are fair on prepared baits, cut bait and live bait. Report by Concho Park and Marina.
LAKE PROCTOR
SLOW. Water stained; 55 degrees; 9.16 feet below pool. The catfish bite has been very slow, and baitfish are difficult to find. Report by Jeffery Sojourner, Sojourner Fishing LLC.