π£ Fishing the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation East Region Qualifier #5?
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation East Region Qualifier #5 - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation East Region Qualifier #5
Lake Athens β’ May 22, 2027
Administrator score table
| Time | Tide | Solunar | Species | Wind | Combined | Tide Ξ |
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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.
β¬οΈ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.
β Best Starting Spot
Lake Fork - Little Caney Creek
geo: 32.81874,-95.55579
Score: 19/100
— Approx.
37.6 nm from launch
Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures:
shoreline, channel, flats, other
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Species:
bass
Recommended lures:
Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
Carolina Rig (Amazon)
Major Lake Fork creek arm. Fish channel bends, timber, points and nearby shallow cover.
π Suggested Tournament Rotation
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Lake Fork - Little Caney Creek
(geo = 32.81874,-95.55579)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 6:00 AM β 8:00 AM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 19/100 — ~ 37.6 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass -
Lake Fork - Little Mustang Creek
(geo = 32.84512,-95.60024)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 8:00 AM β 10:00 AM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 18/100 — ~ 38.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass -
Lake Fork - Garrett Creek
(geo = 32.90484,-95.66329)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 10:00 AM β 12:00 PM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 18/100 — ~ 41.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass -
2946 Roadbed
(geo = 32.8872,-95.6683)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 12:00 PM β 2:00 PM
- β Good match for target species: bass.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 16/100 — ~ 40.7 nm from launch
Structures: other | Species: bass
Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.
πΊ Rotation Map
π Complete Spot Rankings
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Lake Fork - Little Caney Creek
geo: 32.81874,-95.55579
Score: 19/100 — ~ 37.6 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.81874, -95.55579Notes:
Major Lake Fork creek arm. Fish channel bends, timber, points and nearby shallow cover. -
Lake Fork - Ray Branch
geo: 32.8179,-95.56412
Score: 19/100 — ~ 37.5 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8179, -95.56412Notes:
Lower-lake creek and cove area. Look for channel edges, points, timber and changes in depth. -
Lake Fork - Little Mustang Creek
geo: 32.84512,-95.60024
Score: 18/100 — ~ 38.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.84512, -95.60024Notes:
West-side creek arm with bends, shoreline cover, points and submerged timber. -
Lake Fork - Garrett Creek
geo: 32.90484,-95.66329
Score: 18/100 — ~ 41.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.90484, -95.66329Notes:
Upper Lake Fork creek area with shallow cover, creek-channel structure and shoreline transitions. -
2946 Roadbed
geo: 32.8872,-95.6683
Score: 16/100 — ~ 40.7 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8872, -95.6683Notes:
Brush piles -
Ray Branch Channel
geo: 32.817778,-95.563889
Score: 14/100 — ~ 37.5 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.817778, -95.563889Notes:
Timber line -
Glade Creek Channel Bend
geo: 32.7333,-95.3667
Score: 14/100 — ~ 36.7 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.7333, -95.3667Notes:
Flipping timber -
Williams Hump
geo: 32.8123,-95.6174
Score: 14/100 — ~ 36.6 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8123, -95.6174Notes:
Brush + rock -
515 Roadbed East
geo: 32.8614,-95.5397
Score: 14/100 — ~ 40.3 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8614, -95.5397Notes:
Classic Lake Fork spot -
Birch Hump
geo: 32.8982,-95.5348
Score: 13/100 — ~ 42.5 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8982, -95.5348Notes:
Offshore grass -
17 Bridge North
geo: 32.8528,-95.5944
Score: 13/100 — ~ 39.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8528, -95.5944Notes:
Timber + shade -
Chaney Hump
geo: 32.8055,-95.5558
Score: 12/100 — ~ 36.8 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8055, -95.5558Notes:
Brush pile cluster -
Dale Hump
geo: 32.8681,-95.6614
Score: 11/100 — ~ 39.6 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8681, -95.6614Notes:
Jig + Carolina rig -
Ray Branch Hump
geo: 32.8225,-95.5714
Score: 11/100 — ~ 37.6 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8225, -95.5714Notes:
Deep timber -
Glade Hump
geo: 32.7538,-95.3814
Score: 11/100 — ~ 37.4 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.7538, -95.3814Notes:
Offshore brush -
Running Creek Hump
geo: 32.8431,-95.6989
Score: 9/100 — ~ 37.9 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8431, -95.6989Notes:
Crankbait zone -
17 Bridge South
geo: 32.8528,-95.5944
Score: 8/100 — ~ 39.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8528, -95.5944Notes:
Deep water access -
Dale Roadbed
geo: 32.8631,-95.6547
Score: 8/100 — ~ 39.3 nm from launch
Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 32.8631, -95.6547Notes:
Summer bass
π Gear for This Tournament Gameplan
These lures cover every recommended presentation in todayβs plan:
π Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Click For Weather, Solunar Fishing And Tides Table
Location: 32.2131, -95.7461
Date: 2027-05-22 — Lines in: 06:00β14:00
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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