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Sulphur Springs, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Sulphur Springs, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing near Sulphur Springs, Texas centers on its rich network of small lakes, stock tanks, and nearby Cooper Lake (Jim Chapman Lake), offering year-round action for bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Anglers from Dallas–Fort Worth and East Texas target these Hopkins County waters for quality largemouth bass, slab crappie, and reliable channel and blue catfish opportunities. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:12 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    74%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 74% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 27th August
  • Distance to earth:
    405,498 km
    Proximity:
    0.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Sulphur Springs
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    12:25 am - 02:25 am
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    08:03 am - 10:03 am
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    03:41 pm - 05:41 pm
  • major Time:
    08:27 pm - 10:27 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 74% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -9 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Sat, 22 Aug 13:31 • 33.138, -95.601
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Sulphur Springs

Fishing around Sulphur Springs, Texas revolves around a mix of small private ponds, community lakes, and especially nearby Cooper Lake (also known as Jim Chapman Lake), about 15–20 minutes north of town. This East Texas setting offers classic warmwater fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, channel and blue catfish, plus plentiful bluegill and redear sunfish that keep rods bending all year.

Seasonal patterns are straightforward but important. In late winter and early spring, prespawn largemouth bass stage on main-lake points, creek-channel bends, and the first break outside coves. Slowly worked suspending jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits, and Carolina-rigged soft plastics shine now. As water temperatures push into the 60s, bass move shallow to grass edges, buckbrush, and protected pockets to spawn; weightless soft stickbaits, Texas-rigged creature baits, and light jigs pitched tight to cover are the go-to presentations.

Crappie fishing near Sulphur Springs peaks in spring when fish flood the banks to spawn around flooded brush, reeds, and boat docks. A small tube jig or marabou jig under a fixed float, set 1–3 feet deep, is deadly when slowly pulled past visible cover. Through summer and early fall, crappie slide back to brush piles, submerged timber, and bridge pilings in 10–20 feet of water. Vertical jigging with 1/16–1/8 oz jigs or dropping live minnows directly into the structure produces consistently.

Catfish are a major draw in the Sulphur Springs area. Channel and blue catfish bite well from late spring through fall, especially on windblown points, shallow flats with a mud or clay bottom, and along creek channels. Punch bait, stink bait, and prepared dip baits on slip rigs or simple bottom rigs work great for numbers of channels. For larger blues, use fresh cut shad, sunfish, or other fresh cut bait on 3/0–6/0 circle hooks, focusing on deeper ledges, river-channel bends, and main-lake humps.

Habitat and structure around Sulphur Springs includes flooded timber, brush, scattered rock, riprap along bridges and ramps, and patches of aquatic vegetation where available. In stained East Texas water, bass often hold tight to isolated cover. Casting parallel to visible cover and making multiple casts from different angles is more effective than constantly moving. When fishing small ponds and stock tanks, work the dam, any visible brush piles, and the windblown bank first; these areas concentrate bass and catfish looking for ambush points and incoming food.

Techniques and tactical tips for this region favor simple, proven setups:

  • Bass: Medium-heavy baitcasting gear with 12–17 lb fluorocarbon covers Texas-rigged worms, jigs, and spinnerbaits. In muddy or windy conditions, upsize to 17–20 lb mono or fluoro and use louder, bulkier lures like chatterbaits and big Colorado-blade spinnerbaits.
  • Crappie: Light spinning gear with 4–8 lb mono and 1/16 oz jigs is ideal. Change jig colors frequently—chartreuse, black, white, and natural shad patterns cover most water clarities.
  • Catfish: Medium to medium-heavy rods with 15–30 lb mono or braid and abrasion-resistant leaders handle both channels and blues. Use a slip-sinker rig so catfish can pick up the bait without feeling heavy resistance.
  • Sunfish: For kids and beginners, a bobber and small hook tipped with worms or crickets around docks, grass edges, and shallow laydowns near Sulphur Springs’ ponds and small lakes is nearly foolproof.

Wind direction matters on area lakes: fish the windblown banks and points when it’s safe, as baitfish stack there and draw in bass, catfish, and white bass. Always pay attention to water color and clarity—darker water calls for slower, noisier lures and strong scent, while clearer water rewards more natural presentations and lighter line.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Sulphur Springs area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Sulphur Springs. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Lake Coleman Dam - 1.93482874527km , Helm Lake Number 2 Dam - 3.96554677788km , Sulphur Springs Dam - 3.97469702707km , Jennings Lake Dam - 4.80697131512km , Century Lake Dam - 5.05761039964km , Horse Pen Creek - 5.08037208545km , Helm Lake Number 1 Dam - 5.44528142911km , Helm Lake Number 3 Dam - 5.68890465474km , Midget Creek - 6.29788414426km , Steward Lake Dam - 6.54055032437km , Crooks Creek - 6.60605685732km , Blacks Creek - 6.78948967331km , Lindley Creek - 6.97860205652km , Sulphur Springs Country Club Dam - 7.25324815751km , Gooding Lake Dam - 8.02887137876km , Crush Lake Dam - 9.34488921076km , Landers Creek - 9.91814411002km , Clendening Creek - 10.20756346733km , Elberta Lake Dam - 10.35281492138km , Chaffin Creek - 11.53555000805km , Webb Creek - 11.67483261829km , James R Beck Lake Dam - 13.14629513594km , Black Jack Branch - 13.62062809689km , Patterson Lake Dam - 14.0976401021km , Gideon Creek - 14.13824321677km , Basset Branch - 14.67747888321km , Soil Conservation Service Site 16c Dam - 14.84148142377km , East Caney Creek - 16.22241664633km , Lollars Branch - 16.23591794952km , Texas No Name Number 38 Dam - 16.43171285581km , Greenview Creek - 16.4625657382km , Cane Branch - 16.53439711013km , Soil Conservation Service Site 18 Dam - 16.53963120419km , North Caney Creek - 16.5414526852km , Reppond Branch - 17.09157866099km , Soil Conservation Service Site 19 Dam - 17.16102749347km , Texas No Name Number 40 Dam - 17.9627168163km , Gamblin Lake Dam - 17.99785289341km , Texas No Name Number 39 Dam - 18.11817929062km , Rock Branch - 18.20835570375km

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