Falcon Lake is approximately 110 feet deep, with water clarity real good in most places. Water temperature is 88-92 degrees.
Bass fishing is good for small fish, but keeper size fish are hard to come by. Best baits include Senkos, Flukes, and Brush Hogs, with the best colors being watermelon red and black neon. There are also some fish being caught on black with blue glitter.
Catfishing has been good, with several large fish being caught on shrimp and stinkbait. There have been no reports of stripers, white bass, or crappie.
Falcon is an international lake, and when fishing in Mexican waters, you are required to have a Mexican fishing license and boat permit. These licenses are available locally.
The ramp at Falcon State Park and also the Zapata County Boat Ramp are open, along with several ramps at the various lodges.
I am writing this report this week on second hand information, since I am in Ft. Worth at the NCHA Futurity with my leather goods, and won’t be back on the lake until about the middle of December.
You don’t realize how much you miss the laid back lifestyle of South Texas until you spend a few weeks in one of the big cities. It seems like everything up here is rush, rush, rush.
If you happen to be in the Ft. Worth area, please stop by the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall in the Will Rogers Complex and visit with me. I will be there every day between 9 AM and 7 PM until I head home, and it would be nice for somebody to stop by and talk a little fishing.
I usually pick up some information for my regular reports from Larry Bridgeman of Falcon Lake Tackle and my good friend Oliver Talamante, who was living in Salineno, which is right below the dam.
Now Oliver has went to work for Falcon Lake Tackle, so I only have to make one phone call to get some additional information. Larry told me that they are now doing some repairs on boats and motors, which is a good deal for anybody visiting Falcon who needs some help.
Be sure and stop by and see them. Falcon Lake Tackle is located on Hwy 83 South in Zapata, right accross the street from the turn off going to the Zapata County ramp. They have about the largest selection of tackle that you are liable to find anywhere.
From everything I hear, the fishing is still outstanding for little ones, but the bigger fish are real hard to come by. The best depths have been in the 10 foot range. There are still some fish being caught on some small crankbaits in addition to plastics, and there are also a few fish being caught on spinnerbaits.
State Park Cove, the Tigers and also Goose Bay are producing a lot of fish, as is Veleno. I did hear of some good numbers coming out of OPEC, but from everything I’ve heard, still nothing out of Coyote.
Right before I left to come to Ft. Worth, I got a call from the Kerrville area, which was warning me that Uncle Roy was packing up and getting ready to move to Zapata.
For those that don’t know who I’m talking about, it’s Roy Lee Graham, and while I haven’t been officially told, I’m assuming that he is moving to Zapata to run Beacon Lodge. Speedy Collett, who owns Beacon, had told me earlier in the year that he had been talking to Roy about coming to Beacon.
I think it’s a good deal, and I believe that everybody concerned will benefit, however I do want to let a few things be known. 1. Uncle Roy is really not as old as you would believe when you first lay eyes on him. (which is good) 2. He is not really as grouchy as your first impression (which is also good) 3. He is probably not as good a fisherman as he might lead you to believe (really he might be, but don’t let him know you might think so) 4. He is not near as pretty as he thinks he is (no doubt on this one) 5. There is nothing growing in that mustache (?????) 6. Finally somebody showed up at Falcon Lake with a pickup with more miles on it than mine (I think)
If it sound like I’m give Uncle Roy a hard time, I am, but rest assured that I do think a whole lot of him, and I am really glad to see him come down here. When I first started running tournaments down here, there wasn’t anybody down here that gave me a harder time than Uncle Roy, and “pay backs” are due.
Contents
Map of Lake Falcon Fishing
Lake Falcon Fishing Guides
Broken Braid Guide Service
361-562-4834
Broken Braid Guide Service, owned and operated by John Adami, is committed to give fishing aficionados an experience that they will remember for a long time. John scours the waters of Falcon and Sugar Lake day in and day out, to ensure that every trip is a memorable one. So if you’re looking for great fishing, good company and a chance at legendary fish give us a call and we’ll set you up with a fantastic trip. – brokenbraid.com
Matt Reed Guide Service
(936) 348-0640
I am a Bassmaster FLW Outdoors Elite Series Pro Angler offering a professional guide service on Falcon Lake with multi-day trips to Lake Falcon, Sam Rayburn, Lake Fork. The most common guided trips include Largemouth bass, however, we also have several trips that include all sorts of panfish (crappie, bluegill and shellcracker) and catfish. With most fishing trips the start time will be meeting 30 minutes prior to sunrise. – mattreedbasspro.com
Amigo Guide Service
221 Lake Shore Dr
Zapata, TX 78076
210-771-6514
Hi, my name is Robert Reissig, I am the guide for Amigo Guide Service. My wife Susan and I bought Amigo Inn and RV Park, we are now full time residence of Zapata, TX. I have been fishing Falcon Lake for over 30 years, I have seen many changes in the lake over the years. In my opinion it is the best lake in the country. – amigoguideservice.com
Jared Fishing Falcon Lake Guide
(210) 710-9434
My name is Jared Gonzales and I am blessed to be living in the great town of Zapata, Texas right on Falcon Lake. I am a Fishing Guide on Falcon Lake. I will do everything in my power to make sure I meet your fishing needs, have fun , create lifelong memories and not break the bank going fishing . If you are ready for a Bass or Crappie trip of a lifetime book a fishing adventure with me .- jaredfishing.com
Oulaw Guide Service
6414 Stop 64A
Zapata, Texas 78076
Phone: 325-439-6045
Oulaw Guide Service, with Tommy Law, your professional Angler and Guide will make sure that your outing is not only an adventure but more importantly a success! Be sure to see the videos on our website which will show you some of the great times our clients have enjoyed with Outlaw Guide Service. – falconlakeguide.com
Fish Falcon Lake
361-449-7643
Scott Springer has been a bass fishing guide for 24 years. He has been featured in a number of videos like “Fishing Texas” with Keith Warren and “God’s Great Outdoors.” He has experience guiding fishing trips on Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend lakes in Jasper County, Choke Canyon Lake in McMullen County, and Falcon Lake in Zapata County. – fishfalconlake.com
Lake Falcon Guide Service
7407 Agatha Christie Laredo TX 78041 us
+1.9562864091
Well I guess now that my kids are pretty much grown I can say that I’ve been fishing lake falcon since the mid 80’s when I was skipping school in Laredo and going down to fish. Maybe not the best of ideas but hey, it sure seemed right at the time, and my point being that I have fished this lake from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs in both water level and fishing. One thing I can absolutely promise any customer that would contact me for a trip is that I will tell you how it is, if the fishing is good or bad you will get it straight with me. – lakefalconguideservice.com
High Stakes Bassin
956-754-0626
Improve your odds and fish for big bass with hightakesbassin’s Jay Greishaw. I’d love to help you put together the bass fishing trip of a lifetime. Whether it’s a father/son trip, entertaining corporate clients, or just getting out on the water, I’ll do my best to make it a memorable one.Get in touch with me today and tell me what you’re looking for in your trip, and we’ll work out some dates that work for you. – highstakesbassin.com
Jim Edwards Guide Service
361-816-1316
Jim Edwards has won numerous tournaments during his time fishing Falcon. Jim has a number of techniques he uses including plastic baits, crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Jim is the owner of Jo-Baby Lures company and he catches his share of Falcon Lunkers. In addition to Falcon, Jim can be booked to fish Sugar Lake and Las Blancas. – JimEdwardsGuideGuideService.com
Falcon Lake/Mexico Hunting & Fishing Guide Service
956-848-5229
I offer guided service to some of the most productive bass lakes in all of North America and northern Mexico in terms of size and numbers. Lake Falcon: Situated about an hour south of Laredo, Texas straddling the Texas / Mexico border, Falcon is consistently producing large numbers of largemouth bass well over 10 lbs. – falconheightsmotel.com