🎣 Fishing the SE Texas Catfish Trail - Lake Livingston?

SE Texas Catfish Trail - Lake Livingston - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)

Tournament Game Plan

SE Texas Catfish Trail - Lake Livingston

Lake Livingston, TX β€’ Nov 14, 2026

Calculating tide, solunar, species, and wind scores…

Every tournament day is different.

Tournament success starts with today's conditions β€” not yesterday's. This personalized Tournament Game Plan analyzes today's tide, wind, solunar activity, tournament hours, local fishing structure, and target species to recommend where to start, when to move, and how to maximize your time on the water.

⬇️ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.

βœ… Best Starting Spot

Lake Livingston - Penwaugh Bay geo: 30.74011,-95.05815
Score: 72/100 — Approx. 4.4 nm from launch

Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass

Recommended lures:
Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)

Notes:
Key Lake Livingston bass area identified by TPWD. Fish protected shoreline, creek-channel transitions, docks and shallow-to-deep breaks around the Penwaugh area.

πŸ” Suggested Tournament Rotation

  1. Lake Livingston - Penwaugh Bay (geo = 30.74011,-95.05815)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: catfish.
    • βœ“ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Score: 72/100 — ~ 4.4 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)
  2. Lake Livingston - Kickapoo Bay Channel (geo = 30.8141,-95.0826)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: catfish.
    • βœ“ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
    — Approx. 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Score: 66/100 — ~ 8.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
  3. Lake Livingston - Kickapoo Creek Mouth (geo = 30.78352,-95.13188)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: catfish.
    • βœ“ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
    — Approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Score: 61/100 — ~ 7.6 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Shad + Circle Hook (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
  4. Lake Livingston - Brushy Creek Mouth (geo = 30.82852,-95.14466)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: catfish.
    • βœ“ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
    — Approx. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Score: 46/100 — ~ 10.4 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass, catfish
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Shad + Circle Hook (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)

Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.

πŸ—Ί Rotation Map

πŸ“‹ Complete Spot Rankings

  1. Lake Livingston - Penwaugh Bay
    geo: 30.74011,-95.05815
    Score: 72/100 — ~ 4.4 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass | GPS: 30.74011, -95.05815
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Key Lake Livingston bass area identified by TPWD. Fish protected shoreline, creek-channel transitions, docks and shallow-to-deep breaks around the Penwaugh area.
  2. Lake Livingston - Kickapoo Bay Channel
    geo: 30.8141,-95.0826
    Score: 66/100 — ~ 8.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass | GPS: 30.8141, -95.0826
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Kickapoo Creek Bay channel east of Onalaska near US 190. Fish channel edges, bridge-related structure, current seams and nearby shoreline transitions.
  3. Lake Livingston - Kickapoo Creek Mouth
    geo: 30.78352,-95.13188
    Score: 61/100 — ~ 7.6 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass | GPS: 30.78352, -95.13188
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Shad + Circle Hook (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Key Lake Livingston largemouth bass area identified by TPWD. Fish the creek mouth, channel edge, shoreline structure and nearby transition water.
  4. Lake Livingston - Sandy Creek Bridge
    geo: 30.80994,-95.0756
    Score: 59/100 — ~ 8.6 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass | GPS: 30.80994, -95.0756
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Sandy Creek area along US 190. Fish bridge structure, creek-channel edges, shoreline cover and nearby transition water.
  5. Lake Livingston - Brushy Creek Mouth
    geo: 30.82852,-95.14466
    Score: 46/100 — ~ 10.4 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass, catfish | GPS: 30.82852, -95.14466
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Shad + Circle Hook (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper Lake Livingston tributary near Onalaska. Target creek-channel edges, shoreline wood, current seams and shallow transition water.
  6. Lake Livingston - White Rock Creek Mouth
    geo: 30.90519,-95.26522
    Score: 33/100 — ~ 17.4 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass, catfish, white_bass | GPS: 30.90519, -95.26522
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Cut Shad + Circle Hook (Amazon)
    Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper Lake Livingston creek mouth. Fish the creek-channel transition, shoreline cover, sediment edge and nearby flats.

πŸŽ’ Gear for This Tournament Gameplan

These lures cover every recommended presentation in today’s plan:

  • Carolina Catfish Rig (Amazon)
  • Slip Sinker Catfish Rig (Amazon)
  • Cut Bait Bottom Rig (Amazon)
  • Cut Shad + Circle Hook (Amazon)

🌊 Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook

πŸŒ™ Solunar Activity
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πŸ’¨ Wind Information:
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Sunny

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Location: 30.667, -95.072

Date: 2026-11-14 — Lines in: 06:00–14:00

Use these windows with the ranked spot rotation below. Best tournament starts usually happen where moving tide overlaps bait, structure, and a solunar major/minor period.

Target species: catfish

Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.

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