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2027 Bass Champs - Lake Tawakoni - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)

Tournament Game Plan

2027 Bass Champs - Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni β€’ May 15, 2027

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

Running Creek Hump geo: 32.8431,-95.6989
Score: 39/100 — Approx. 15.0 nm from launch

Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures: other | Species: bass

Recommended lures:
Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
Carolina Rig (Amazon)
CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)

Notes:
Crankbait zone

πŸ” Suggested Tournament Rotation

  1. Running Creek Hump (geo = 32.8431,-95.6989)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: bass.
    • βœ“ Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
    — Approx. 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Score: 39/100 — ~ 15.0 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
  2. Lake Fork - Little Mustang Creek (geo = 32.84512,-95.60024)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: bass.
    • βœ“ Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
    — Approx. 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Score: 33/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
  3. Lake Fork - Garrett Creek (geo = 32.90484,-95.66329)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: bass.
    • βœ“ Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
    — Approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Score: 33/100 — ~ 16.6 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
  4. 2946 Roadbed (geo = 32.8872,-95.6683)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: bass.
    • βœ“ Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
    — Approx. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Score: 31/100 — ~ 16.3 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina 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. Running Creek Hump
    geo: 32.8431,-95.6989
    Score: 39/100 — ~ 15.0 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8431, -95.6989
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Crankbait zone
  2. Lake Fork - Little Mustang Creek
    geo: 32.84512,-95.60024
    Score: 33/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.84512, -95.60024
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    West-side creek arm with bends, shoreline cover, points and submerged timber.
  3. Lake Fork - Garrett Creek
    geo: 32.90484,-95.66329
    Score: 33/100 — ~ 16.6 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.90484, -95.66329
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper Lake Fork creek area with shallow cover, creek-channel structure and shoreline transitions.
  4. 2946 Roadbed
    geo: 32.8872,-95.6683
    Score: 31/100 — ~ 16.3 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8872, -95.6683
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Brush piles
  5. Williams Hump
    geo: 32.8123,-95.6174
    Score: 29/100 — ~ 19.4 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8123, -95.6174
    Recommended lures:
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Brush + rock
  6. Dale Hump
    geo: 32.8681,-95.6614
    Score: 26/100 — ~ 16.7 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8681, -95.6614
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Jig + Carolina rig
  7. Dale Roadbed
    geo: 32.8631,-95.6547
    Score: 23/100 — ~ 17.1 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8631, -95.6547
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Summer bass
  8. Lake Fork - Little Caney Creek
    geo: 32.81874,-95.55579
    Score: 19/100 — ~ 22.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.81874, -95.55579
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Major Lake Fork creek arm. Fish channel bends, timber, points and nearby shallow cover.
  9. Lake Fork - Ray Branch
    geo: 32.8179,-95.56412
    Score: 19/100 — ~ 21.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8179, -95.56412
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Lower-lake creek and cove area. Look for channel edges, points, timber and changes in depth.
  10. Ray Branch Channel
    geo: 32.817778,-95.563889
    Score: 14/100 — ~ 22.0 nm from launch
    Structures: channel | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.817778, -95.563889
    Recommended lures:
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Timber line
  11. Glade Creek Channel Bend
    geo: 32.7333,-95.3667
    Score: 14/100 — ~ 32.8 nm from launch
    Structures: channel | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.7333, -95.3667
    Recommended lures:
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Flipping timber
  12. 515 Roadbed East
    geo: 32.8614,-95.5397
    Score: 14/100 — ~ 22.9 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8614, -95.5397
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Classic Lake Fork spot
  13. Birch Hump
    geo: 32.8982,-95.5348
    Score: 13/100 — ~ 23.1 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8982, -95.5348
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Offshore grass
  14. 17 Bridge North
    geo: 32.8528,-95.5944
    Score: 13/100 — ~ 20.1 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8528, -95.5944
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Timber + shade
  15. Chaney Hump
    geo: 32.8055,-95.5558
    Score: 12/100 — ~ 22.5 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8055, -95.5558
    Recommended lures:
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Brush pile cluster
  16. Ray Branch Hump
    geo: 32.8225,-95.5714
    Score: 11/100 — ~ 21.5 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8225, -95.5714
    Recommended lures:
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Deep timber
  17. Glade Hump
    geo: 32.7538,-95.3814
    Score: 11/100 — ~ 31.8 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.7538, -95.3814
    Recommended lures:
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Offshore brush
  18. 17 Bridge South
    geo: 32.8528,-95.5944
    Score: 8/100 — ~ 20.1 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8528, -95.5944
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Deep water access

πŸŽ’ Gear for This Tournament Gameplan

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

🌊 Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook

πŸŒ™ Solunar Activity
Solunar loading...
πŸ’¨ Wind Information:
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Chance Rain Showers

Click For Weather, Solunar Fishing And Tides Table

Location: 32.88211, -95.9923

Date: 2027-05-15 — 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: bass

Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.

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