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Joe Pool Lake
Fishing Report

About Joe Pool Lake

The current record for Largemouth Bass on Joe Pool Lake is 14.45 pounds, 26.75 inches. That fish was caught by Rick Vallejo in April of 2008. You’ll find various types of habitat and structure throughout Joe Pool Lake. Timber was left in the upper third of both arms of the lake when it was filled back in the late eighties. While the lower end was cleared, large piles of brush were constructed and other features, like bridges and road beds, were also left as structure.  It's not easy to find a current fishing report for this reservoir, so bookmark this page if you want to pattern the Bass on Joe Pool.

Fishing Regulations

Local Species
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Spotted Bass
  • Crappie

Current Joe Pool Lake Fishing Report

06-11-2023 | Read the Video Transcript
Grade A
Lake Pros rate their lakes A, B, or C based on how the lake is fishing. An A rating means the fishing is great and C means the lake might be fishing tough

Video Report Transcript

Gear for fishing Joe Pool Lake

The lures listed below are referenced in the current fishing report and recommended by our pros right now. For other pro recommended lures for Joe Pool Lake click here.

About Joe Pool Lake

The current record for Largemouth Bass on Joe Pool Lake is 14.45 pounds, 26.75 inches. That fish was caught by Rick Vallejo in April of 2008. You’ll find various types of habitat and structure throughout Joe Pool Lake. Timber was left in the upper third of both arms of the lake when it was filled back in the late eighties. While the lower end was cleared, large piles of brush were constructed and other features, like bridges and road beds, were also left as structure.  It's not easy to find a current fishing report for this reservoir, so bookmark this page if you want to pattern the Bass on Joe Pool.

Fishing Regulations
Local Species
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Spotted Bass
  • Crappie