Fishing Reports Reveal Mixed Conditions Across Texas Lakes

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shares latest updates on bass, crappie, and catfish activity

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released its latest fishing reports for several lakes in the state, including Lake Brownwood, Lake Cisco, Lake Coleman, Lake O.H. Ivie, and Lake Proctor. The reports detail the current water conditions, temperatures, and the status of various fish species like bass, crappie, white bass, and catfish across these bodies of water.

Why it matters

These regular fishing reports provide valuable information for anglers in Texas, helping them understand where the best fishing opportunities are and what techniques may be most effective at the moment. The reports also offer insights into how changing weather and water conditions are impacting fish behavior and activity across different lakes.

The details

At Lake Brownwood, the water is stained and the lake is 3.14 feet below pool, with black bass, crappie, white bass, and catfish all reported as having a slow bite. Lake Cisco is seeing improved crappie action and good catfish catches, though bass reports are light. Lake Coleman is slow overall, while Lake O.H. Ivie is reporting fair conditions with bass, crappie, and white bass being caught. At Lake Proctor, crappie are on ledges, bass are on deep ledges, and catfish and hybrids have moved shallow.

  • The fishing reports cover the week of February 11, 2026.

The players

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

The state agency responsible for managing and protecting Texas' natural resources, including its fisheries.

Wendell Ramsey

A local fishing guide who provided a report on Lake O.H. Ivie.

Juan Tienda

A local angler who provided a report on Lake Proctor.

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What they’re saying

“Cooler weather and passing fronts have brought north winds and occasional light rain to Lake Cisco, making conditions a bit tougher but still producing fish.”

— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (brownwoodnews.com)

“Reports of a limit of crappie in the tops of trees as deep as 50 feet, but primarily in 25-30 feet in the tops of deep trees with minnows working best.”

— Wendell Ramsey, Fishing Guide (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

Anglers should continue to monitor the latest fishing reports from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to stay informed on changing conditions and hot spots across the state's lakes.

The takeaway

These fishing reports highlight the dynamic nature of Texas' lakes, with water levels, temperatures, and fish activity varying significantly across different bodies of water. Staying up-to-date on the latest information is crucial for anglers looking to have a successful day on the water.