Lake Sam Rayburn

The memories made on the waters of Lake Sam Rayburn stand in contrast to today’s reality—closed ramps and exposed hazards tell a troubling story.

The 2025 Bassmaster list highlights the best bass fishing lakes across the U.S., with 9 Texas lakes making a strong showing in the rankings.

Local volunteers secured permission from the Army Corps of Engineers to create a new public space along the lakefront.

The Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash in Alabama produced a heartwarming moment that has garnered over 3 million views

One of the biggest bass caught so far in East Texas this year, was reeled in by a member of the Hemphill Hornet Bass Club

A 23-year-old angler reeled in a huge largemouth bass weighing nearly 14 pounds on Lake Sam Rayburn

Registration for special needs kids as well as volunteers are still open.

Before the first World War, a small town complete with a cotton gin and post office was thriving. That ghost town now lies at the bottom of Lake Sam Rayburn.