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Joe Pool Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region

This Week's Fishing Report

Week of January 14, 2026

FAIR. Water normal stain; 57 degrees; 0.46 feet below pool. Bass fishing is slow, but the mid morning through afternoon has been fairly good. Fish can be found on deep structures 15-20 feet of water, and in 8-12 feet on timber. Dropshot, Texas rigs, soft plastics, and the occasional football head jig on some of the deep rock structures. Look for large balls of bait and look for suspended bass just below. Think safety and wear your life jacket! Report by Gilbert Miller, GTB Outdoors. Crappie and white bass are good in the main basin. Report by Cade Rudiger, local angler.

Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Jan 15521.53 ft0.0098.0%-4627
Jan 14521.54 ft-0.0198.0%2227
Jan 13521.56 ft0.0098.1%4127
Data source: US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.643467, -97.001114

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USGS Site: 08049800

Data Sources

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