If you're planning to hit the Rio Grande in Texas today, here’s what you need to know for a productive and enjoyable day of fishing. The weather is looking pleasant with clear skies and temperatures ranging from 68°F to 82°F, along with light winds and no significant precipitation predicted. Sunrise is at about 7:34 AM, and sunset will be around 7:04 PM, giving you ample daylight to fish.

Since the Rio Grande is a river, tidal cycles are not a major factor, but water levels are slightly above normal due to recent rainfall, though they are slowly receding. The water temperature is around 85-88 degrees, and the clarity is slightly stained, especially in areas with recent flooding.

Fishing in the Rio Grande has been good, particularly for those targeting white bass and stripers. Yesterday, anglers reported good catches of these species in the deeper waters. White bass and stripers are actively following shad bait balls, so keep an eye out for those schools.

For white bass and stripers, use spoons, Sabiki rigs, umbrella rigs, grubs, and small underspins in shad colors. Black bass are biting on Ned Rigs, shaky heads, deep diving suspending crankbaits, and slow dropping finesse baits like wacky worms and flukes. Channel catfish are biting well on cheese bait and cut bait.

Try the areas around buoys 20-23 feet up the Rio Grande, as these have been particularly productive. The main lake points and the sections near the dam and the rock lines are also good spots, especially for channel catfish. Overall, the conditions are ideal for both boat and shore fishing, so you should have a great day out on the water.