Etoile Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Lynn Atkinson
Zavalla, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

11.25 caught april 30 on Stanley 3/4 green flipping jig in 24 ft of water around old lay downed timber

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Lynn Atkinson Zavalla, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

11.25 caught april 30 on Stanley 3/4 green flipping jig in 24 ft of water around old lay downed timber

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Kirk Kirkland
Lufkin, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

283 lb alligator gar new IGFA all tackle world record on 6 lb, 101 inches long x 48 " girth

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Kirk Kirkland Lufkin, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

283 lb alligator gar new IGFA all tackle world record on 6 lb, 101 inches long x 48 " girth

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters
Apple Springs, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

We set sail from the dock at 6 AM anticipating a pleasant day of fishing. Instead, it evolved into an unforgettable day characterized by a substantial catch of giant snapper and numerous other fish. We thoroughly enjoyed exchanging stories, soaking up the sunshine, and savoring a few drinks, followed by...

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters Apple Springs, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

We set sail from the dock at 6 AM anticipating a pleasant day of fishing. Instead, it evolved into an unforgettable day characterized by a substantial catch of giant snapper and numerous other fish. We thoroughly enjoyed exchanging stories, soaking up the sunshine, and savoring a few drinks, followed by an invigorating swim. Our fishing excursion began with deep dropping for snapper, yielding impressive results with the capture of large fish. We then proceeded to target other species, maintaining a consistent level of success throughout the entire trip, making it an undeniably epic experience

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Lynn Atkinson
Zavalla, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

The weather finally cooled down and the water temperature is running in the mid 60s. The lake is 2.5 low. Gerald and his buddy came out and did a 4 hour trip and fulled the box with some hug crappie and one monster cat fish. The crappie are moving upriver...

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Lynn Atkinson Zavalla, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

The weather finally cooled down and the water temperature is running in the mid 60s. The lake is 2.5 low. Gerald and his buddy came out and did a 4 hour trip and fulled the box with some hug crappie and one monster cat fish. The crappie are moving upriver fight now. Book your trips early

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters
Apple Springs, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

First seven days

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters Apple Springs, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

First seven days

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters
Apple Springs, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Last 4 trip Catfish has been on fire !

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters Apple Springs, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Last 4 trip Catfish has been on fire !

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters
Apple Springs, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Future Captain

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Scott Pierce with Big Dawg Outfitters Apple Springs, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Future Captain

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Wyatt Rae
Leander, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fall transition is in full swing here in central Texas. All kinds of top water has been fire the past week. With all the rain and cool temps the fish have made a huge push to shallow flats with any kind of structure on it.

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Wyatt Rae Leander, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fall transition is in full swing here in central Texas. All kinds of top water has been fire the past week. With all the rain and cool temps the fish have made a huge push to shallow flats with any kind of structure on it.

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