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04/05/2026

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This is a clip from an interview I did with Keith at End Times Productions in which we discuss the true meaning of the gospel of Christ and the Parable of th...

02/20/2026

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06/07/2024

The Thermocline is a phenomenon that occurs in freshwater lakes in Texas and warmer areas during the summer. As the sun warms the surface water, it heats up more rapidly than the deeper water, causing stratification. This results in three distinct layers: the Epilimnion (top layer), the Thermocline (middle layer), and the Hypolimnion (bottom layer). The Epilimnion is the hottest part of the lake, while the Thermocline is characterized by a decrease in temperature with depth. The Hypolimnion maintains a stable temperature throughout the summer. Fish tend to stay in the Thermocline, where the oxygen level is sufficient for their survival. During cooler evenings, fish rise to the Epilimnion for feeding. As fall approaches, the lake undergoes a turnover, mixing the three layers and returning to an isoclinetic state. Understanding the thermocline can help anglers locate fish during the summer months.

To the angler, I would like to offer a couple of points that will help those who fish in the summer when the water has stratified. The hotter the water the thinner the Epilimnion layer, consequently the shallower the fish. They will stay as close to this oxygen enriched layer as temperature tolerance will allow, but will be in the Thermocline.
When the surface cools down at sundown the fish will rise from their survival balancing act in the Thermocline into the oxygen rich Epilimnion and do their feeding. That is why you will see in the fishing reports one depth in which one may find fish “early and late” is listed and then another, deeper, location for when the sun is starting to reheat the water from the nights cooling driving them deeper into the Thermocline.

It is not unusual from now throughout the summer to see in fishing reports that the Thermocline on Lake Conroe and other lakes is at 16 or 20 feet, or some other depth in that general range.

11/23/2023

It’s always a pleasure to participate with Texas Boys Outdoors and Angel Reach!

11/20/2023

The countdown is on!! Less than 48hrs until we hit Lake Conroe to fish with our wonderful guests from Angel Reach!! Gonna do a little Pre-Thanksgiving catfishing with maybe a few bonus crappie or hybrid stripers with some of the coolest kids in Texas….y’all stay tuned!! Skillwork, Lew's, Strike King Lure Company, Gulf Coast Auto Park

11/03/2023

The catfish bite was good starting late morning with a steady bite. The water temp warmed to 69. We ran a birthday trip for my client, David, today and had a blast catching lots of fish. We kept some larger ones for his fish fry, and released the rest. Catfish are hitting great and Hybrid fishing will just be getting better now! I am offering fall hybrid fishing trips, catfish trips, and combination hybrid/catfish trips. I have Weekend days open now. Instructional trips available also. Check my website and text for info and pricing.
www.lakeconroecharters.com

10/23/2023

Larger Catfish are biting good now with water temps in the low 70’s! I still have days open for fishing trips including weekends.
We had a blast taking Trey on his first fishing trip this weekend He caught on quickly and kept us busy netting his catfish ! We caught lots of cats and kept enough for them to have a big fish fry.
Text or email for availability!
www.lakeconroecharters.com

10/13/2023

Catfish are going to be biting better for the near future. I am offering Full service All inclusive catfishing trips or combo catfish/ hybrid fishing trips now with Saturdays available.
Water temps are finally dropping and hybrids are making the move to start running in bigger schools around heightened bait activity now. Fishing is still sporadic as it usually is in early fall but definitely improving. I have openings for guided fishing trips and instructional trips on weekends now and some weekdays. I will mainly be targeting hybrids and catfish. Text or email for availability and reservations. www.lakeconroecharters.com

09/03/2023

I have had several questions in the Thermocline and have posted a new article on X. To all my fishing enthusiast friends, follow me on X “Twitter “! Click on link and make sure to follow me one you are there for great reports and content!

The thermocline is a phenomenon that occurs in freshwater lakes in Texas and warmer areas during the summer. As the sun warms the surface water, it heats up more rapidly than the deeper water, causing stratification. This results in three distinct layers: the Epilimnion (top…

08/16/2023

Catfish are the ticket the next few weeks with natural and live baits. It is also a great time to take advantage of instructional trips to be ready for the eventual change in temperatures! I am taking more time for myself for a couple weeks to bait out some new catfish spots, fill the freezer, and catch some trophy bass that will cooperate. My fishing calendar is pretty well open in September right now for weekday specials.

It’s a little tougher out there now with the constant high pressure sitting over us. Bait is more dispersed with the thermocline and
fishing has been sporadic and hit and miss for hybrids. I’ve been locating good schools, but the fish aren’t as willing to hit on artificial lures. For fishing charters, I’ll be mainly recommending trips using live and natural baits the next few weeks to maximize our catches. Drop me a text or email for a quicker reply to check specials offered and availability. I’ll have some special “hot” weekday specials on fishing through September!
www.lakeconroecharters.com

07/29/2023

Fishing Report: I’ll be starting back up soon taking clients after some much needed days to myself. I have weekday fishing trip openings beginning the second week of August and will offer some weekend days as the weekend monkey business dies down some as the schools and hunting seasons begin. Now is also the best time to book and reserve the prime days for Fall fishing ! I offer artificial lure presentation charters for Hybrids and Bass, instructional on-the-water charters, along with full-service Catfish - natural bait trips. Check out my website for info on charters, specialty classes, and pricing. Text or email me with questions and available specials offered. Text works best!
Fishing has been slower and sporadic with the extended days of high pressure sitting over the lake. Water temps remain around 90-91 degrees. The thermocline has dictated the fish movement, and with schools of bait dispersed and not in the usual big pods this time of year, hybrids are scattered and finicky, with most action on main lake areas around the river channel using natural baits.
Contact me here: text or email
www.lakeconroecharters.com