Average Joe Falcon Report

Just got back from 2.5 days at Falcon. The lake caught 22 feet of water a few months ago so a lot of "green stuff" is flooded. I fished from the Hediona to the very back of the Salinas and everything in between. We caught around 60-70 fish on our trip and the further we got down south it seemed the better the fishing was. One thing that is much different that was a little unexpected is be prepared to catch a TON of little fish and by little fish I mean not even keepers. It didnt matter if you were fishing in the dirt or 15 feet the little guys would eat and I mean a bunch of them. That being said we did have a few bigger bites but these are few and far between- NOT typical falcon. The lake is great on fishing for numbers right now but dont expect your average fish to be a 3 pounder like in years past- it just aint happening. We talked to a lot of people (10-12 different boats including guides) and it seemed everyone had the exact same story.... tons of little fish and good ones hard to come by. Water temps were 65 degrees and flipping seemed to get most of the bites... Second place would go to a chartreuse spinnerbait. Also keep your head on a swivel if in mexico because it seems its a bit busier more then normal. BP said they caught a loaded bass boat two days ago so be prepared to have your boat searched. We saw some shady stuff but just kept on moving. Fishing was overall great and we caught quite a few 5 pounders. Our best 5 yesterday before we left would have went around 26 pounds-all cookie cutter 5s and change. Judging by this front I would expect 28-30 pounds to win champs but wouldn't surprise me one bit if it took 15-18 pounds to get a check.

Water Clarity: Its insane how crystal clear the water is on MOST part of the lakes. Some parts have 5 or 6 feet of visibility. I was in one creek and the fry were so thick you couldnt see through them to sight fish. Yea thats right.... we sight fished on falcon. First for us too.

Also on the way there we called in on a group Saturday night we saw hiding in the bushes north of the check point in Hebronville. We drove up a ways and pulled over and BP met us within a few minutes. Well when we went back through the check point on way home we asked BP if they caught the guys and they told us they did and appreciated the tip. I thought that was interesting.

Well there is a report from just an average joe on what I think, heard and experienced going on down there. Hope that helps.

They stocked a ton of fish in 2017. Sounds like you found some of them.

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

I was just there this past weekend and heard of people sight fishing too. That is definitely a first for me. I mostly heard the clear water was up North.

Barrett, when did your skills become just average?? You must have been slacking....

Headed there in a few weeks so thanks for the great report. I have been there many times with the exact water conditions you describe. When the water is that clear treat Falcon some like Amistad and throw big bodied line through swim baits to increase the average catch sizes. Falcon is not known for swim bait fishing but when water is that clear it is a real good swim bait lake especially on the South end.

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the title and poster

Havent been on the lake in 3 years and haven't hardly fished in 6 months. I think average Joe was giving me some credit!

Good report. Fry from the ones stocked or this years fry?

Post spawn fry. Some of them are already done. 100 percent.

good job Joe

Definitely getting busier. Heard from a source Mexican military was or had pulled out of a local city. Cartel usually ramps up. They also encountered some shady stuff on Mexican side back in a creek. If the lake keeps some water fishing will be lights out next couple years

We just back from 6 days of fishing Falcon and never saw anything suspicious on the Mexican side!

Salinillas up to Coyote!

Heading down Tue. and looking forward to clear water and light winds Wed thru Thur. Water only 2 feet down from a butt kicking trip two years ago. Hope same spots are cooking.

Thanks for the report.

Great post. Spot on.

Falcon fever is setting in !!!

Nice report!

Lizards throw lizards.. flip the green bushes for the larger fish.. I was just there last week and could catch all the littles I wanted over the old lumber with a smaller lizard.

the bite is subtle for the larger fish it feels like your trying to pull your weight over a branch.

Average Joe.
Barrett, Any fish on beds or cruising? They should be.

Barrett, you nailed it. I've been here for the last 2 months, leaving tomorrow. For the last 4 years, same time period, my average has been around 7.5+ for my top 10. This year it was only 6.25 with nothing bigger than 6 1/2.
Catching 'fish'- no problem. Big fish for me were harder to find. Weather this year didn't help.

Excellent report.

yes sir

I ran into Barrett and his friend Gavin in the back of Coyote on the Mexican side of Falcon a few days ago. They were having a Great Time. They were both stripped down to their underwear sun tanning and beet red throwing spinnerbaits. Barret waved and said Happy Hour starts at 9 am in Mexico. I laughed and moved on.
Had the same results as them lots of little fish but fun.

LOL... Great seeing you Hollaway! Always a pleasure running into long time family friends. Hope you hammer them on the remainder of your trip!

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GREAT WAY TO KEEP OTHERS OFF YOUR SPOT, no ones going to bother you at falcon lake THAT!

Thanks for the info as we have never been before but want to try it out for fun. Headed that way for two days in a few weeks, where does everyone stay? Zapata?

Fished yesterday and was tough. Caught fish but nothing to write home about. That cold front messed them up. Water was back down below 60 everywhere we went. They were shallow though 3-5 ft. Caught them on lizards and worms on the wood and green bushes. No real bite pattern, some would thump it and others would just pick it up. I think (I Know) I missed some bites thinking it was brush. Left out this morning and it was warmer but the fog was thick.

Cant wait to see results from champs. I bet 15 gets a check.

31.98 won

Helluva sack. 13 something to get a check. That front had the field all kinds of split up.

Ive been watching the weather down there, Im planning to head back as soon as my motor is repaired, Im thinking it needs to stay above 60 at night to see some stable water temps and maybe get going like everyone says falcon can.

50 degree nights and 70 degree days and not many of them. They're ready.

Today is not going to help. It is currently 49* at Falcon. Looks like it is going to start warming up on Wednesday and stay there for a little while.

45 degrees on the truck right now...

How long you there bud?

That front rolled through Zapata around noontime today dropping air temps from 88 high of yesterday along with some stiff north winds. Awaiting the results from the Texas Bass Nation South Region tourney anglers and how they managed today under those changing conditions.

Debra

Till next Sunday

Thanks for the great report! Headed down with a group of friends from our club in a couple weeks!! Looking forward to some great fishing. I have only been there once before about 5 years ago. I'll take all the help I can get...LOL