Lake Sam Rayburn

Lake Sam Rayburn, known affectionately as 'Big Sam' among regular fishermen and visitors, is an example of a lake which had instant success, yet has stood the test of time. Opened in 1965, the 114,000-acre Lake Sam Rayburn immediately became a popular bass fishing destination and has held a prominent spot in the minds of bass anglers ever since. In the nearly half a century since it first filled, Sam Rayburn has remained every bit as popular as it was during the early years, largely because it continues to produce amazing numbers of large bass. Read More