Lake Sam Rayburn


Lake Sam Rayburn is located north of Jasper, Texas in the heart of the East Texas Piney woods. The lake is designed to provide flood control to the Angelina & Neches River basins, supply water to the Beaumont and Lufkin as well as offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.  More Lake Information

Lake Sam Rayburn Calendar of Events


SUN, JAN 19

Bill Lewis Lures Tournament

*Can only use lures currently manufactured and offered for sale by Bill Lewis Lures ENTRY FEE $120 if paid by January 1st $135 if paid by January 15th $150 if paid after January 15th Team may consist of 1...

SAT, FEB 22

Outlaw Team Series #2

Entry Fee - $260 per team (1 or 2 members) No membership fee No guides or pros allowed to fish 5 fish limit Trailering allowed Pays 1 place for every 6 entries Must fish 3 of 4 in series to...

SUN, MAR 9

Outlaw Outdoors Average Joe Tournament

Entry Fee - $180 per team (team can consist of 1 or 2 members) THIS TOURNAMENT IS FOR THE TRUE AVERAGE JOE. If your team has won MORE than $1,500 on Rayburn in 2025, you are NOT eligible to enter...

SAT, MAR 22

8th Annual Valero Reel United

$100 Entry fee Big Bass Format with $5000 in hourly payouts and $5000 overall big bass. Youth fish for FREE! Sponsored by Jordan's Marine and Phoenix Boats!!!

SAT, APR 12

Outlaw Team Series #3

Entry Fee - $260 per team (1 or 2 members) No membership fee No guides or pros allowed to fish 5 fish limit Trailering allowed Pays 1 place for every 6 entries Must fish 3 of 4 in series to...

Lake Sam Rayburn Fishing


Bill Rogers Guide Service on Lake Sam Rayburn

We cater to our customers, just sit back in the seat and catch crappie or bass. We will bait your hook and take your fish off. Just bring your food and drinks and have a good time, what more could you ask for....

Crappie Bob's Guide Service

Let's catch some slabs! Crappie are fun to chase and more fun to catch. With a lifetime of Sam Rayburn experience, I will put you on fish. With my knowledge of the lake and the fish, along with electronic...

East Texas Guide Service with Rickie Y'Barbo

Rickie has been fishing Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend since the late 1960's. Started guiding in 1971 on Toledo Bend and Rayburn. He specializes in Largemouth Bass. He has fished many tournaments and helped...

Attoyac Outfitters

Attoyac Outfitters, a Brookeland, Texas fishing charter service, specializes in bass fishing adventures on Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend Reservoirs. Led by Ross Jewell, their guided trips cater to groups of up...

Double H Precision Fishing

Who is Capt. Hank Harrison? lifelong outdoorsman. Experiences span from the Gulf of Mexico, the Lower Laguna Madre, to lake across the United States. Along with fishing the MLF Toyota Series with...

Lake Sam Rayburn Vacation Rentals and Cabins


Cozy Lakefront Cabin, Covered Back Porch - 2br|2ba

Featured Waterfront

Unwind and enjoy lake life in our relaxing cabin with 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms and a spacious back porch. 2nd bedroom/bathroom is detached from main house. Keep your vehicles and boats in our large, covered parking attached to the cabin. The...

RAYBURN INN

Featured

Accommodating all Angler's and Hunter's we are located just minutes from the Angelina National Forest, Less than 0.6 miles away from the nearest boat launch, and within walking distance of restaurants and a 24 hour convenience/grocery store. Each...

Sam Rayburn Cabin

Featured

Cozy 2 bedroom cabin mere miles from 2 boat ramps and restaurants, with screened-in porch, BBQ pit and covered boat parking. 1 king sized bed and 1 full sized bed are great for families or couples. Wifi, TVs in every room and modern interior make...

Lighted Path Lake House -- Lovely Waterfront Home with Great Back Porch in Rayburn Country

Featured Waterfront

.You will love the back porch and huge deck Waterfront w/ sandy beach-GREAT VIEW 3 bedrooms plus loft---2 1/2 baths 1 bedroom w/ king and ensuite bath 1 bedroom w/ King and shared bath 1 bedroom w/ queen 1 loft with double 2 twin...

Cabins at Shirley Creek

Waterfront

Our beautiful cabins are located lake front at Shirley Creek Marina on Lake Sam Rayburn. We are surrounded by the gorgeous Angelina National Forest, with plenty of water and land activities to keep you busy. Enjoy swimming in our beach area,...

Lake Sam Rayburn Real Estate


Golf Course Home 3/3.5/3

$740,000 Featured

Golf Course Frontage Home - This stunning completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is perfectly situated on a golf course, offering scenic views of the 11th green and 12th tee box. Enjoy an open-concept layout with a modern kitchen, spacious...

Rayburn Lot Ready for your New Lake House

$25,900 Featured

Dreaming of a new lake home or looking for investments in real estate. This property in highly sought-after section of Rayburn Country. Enjoy the beautiful facility and amenities in Rayburn Country including 27-hole golf course, swimming pool and...

Nice Lot to start building that Lake Home.

$15,000 Featured

There are two lots side-by-side FOR SALE by two different owners and two different real estate agents. Buying both lots would give you room to spread out a little bit more than having just one lot. This section is now allowing barndominiums. This...

Waterfront Home at Lake Sam Rayburn

$799,000 Waterfront

Serene and picturesque, this waterfront retreat at Lake Sam Rayburn is the epitome of tranquility. Nestled amidst nature's embrace, this home boasts a sparkling pool and an enchanting gazebo, perfect for endless hours of relaxation and unwinding....

WATERFRONT home with additional lot! SOLD!

$214,900 Waterfront

Converted WATERFRONT MH with excellent sandy beach in the unrestricted Hickory Hollow subdivision. The wrap-around front porch deck includes a large gathering area and also overlooks the sitting area with a fire pit down by the water for those...

Lake Sam Rayburn Camping


Hanks Creek Park

Hanks Creek Park, operated by the Corp of Engineers is located on the north-west shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The park contains forty-three campsites with 30 amp electrical service and water hookups and six...

Wanderlust RV Park

Lake Sam Rayburn RV Park. Enjoy a tranquil 12 acre RV site nestled in the woods at Lake Sam Rayburn. Covered and Uncovered spaces available! Walking trails along the creek, community garden and conveniently...

Texas Airstream Harbor

An Airstream-exclusive campground on the beautiful shores of Lake Sam Rayburn just east of Zavalla, TX. TAHI is a great place to get away from it all in the heart of Deep East Texas, but we do offer free...

Rayburn RV Hideout

Nestled in the Piney Woods of The Texas Forest Country of East Texas at Lake Sam Rayburn, Rayburn RV Hideout is the place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Unlike many RV parks you won't...

Mill Creek Park

Mill Creek Park, operated by the Corp of Engineers, contains a total of 110 campsites: 59 campsites with 30 Amp electric and water hook-ups and 51 campsites with 50 amp electric and water hookups. The park...

Lake Sam Rayburn Marinas


Rayburn Resort & Marina

Rayburn Resort & Marina is a family friendly resort with many outdoor activities and attractions. Something for everyone! Our resort has a 27 hole Championship golf course, hotel including suites. A...

Jackson Hill Park and Marina

Jackson Hill Park and Marina offers a four lane boat ramp and boat slips for our guests. We host everything from Major professional tournaments to company and small group tournaments where we supply everything...

Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

Shirley Creek Marina is a water front RV park located on the largest lake in Texas, Lake Sam Rayburn. Our marina and docks house john boats, fishing boats and even house boats! We provide RV spots with 30/50...

Lake Sam Rayburn What To Do


Jasper County Historical Museum

Jasper County Historical Museum is located in Jasper, Texas near Lake Sam Rayburn. The museum offers history related to Jasper County in Texas. For more info, please call 409-384-6666.

Crown Colony Country Club

Crown Colony Country Club is located in Lufkin, Texas near Lake Sam Rayburn. The facility offers golfing, swimming, dining, and more. The course holds eighteen holes nestled in tall pine trees. For more info,...

The Stump Restaurant & Club

The Stump Restaurant has been a fixture on Sam Rayburn for 25 years. From burgers to wings, steaks and kabobs, you won't go hungry at The Stump!

Hamburger Depot

The Hamburger Depot, located near Lake Sam Rayburn, offers burgers, nachos, and bacon cheese fries. Other menu options include salads, wraps, and sandwiches. For more info, please call 409-698-2300.

El Flamingo Mexican Restaurant

El Flamingo Mexican Restaurant is located in Jasper, Texas near Lake Sam Rayburn. Menu options include enchiladas, pulled chicken, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, tostadas, pork chops, and more. For additional...

Lake Sam Rayburn Boats


1986 20' Pontoon Bass Tracker

$4,000

1986 20' Bass Tracker Pontoon 40HP with trolling motor, modified trailer, excellent condition. I inherited this boat from my dad . He always kept it in the garage. Needs a battery & gas tanks connected. Call or text for more pictures....

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Lake Sam Rayburn Current Weather Alerts

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Lake Sam Rayburn Weather Forecast

Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 64

Friday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 50

Saturday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 59

Saturday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 32

Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 42

Sunday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 26

Martin Luther King Jr Day

Partly Sunny

Hi: 37

Monday Night

Chance Snow Showers

Lo: 26


Lake Sam Rayburn Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 1/17: 165.87 (+1.47)



Lake Sam Rayburn

Fishing Report from TPWD (Jan. 15)

FAIR. Water slightly stained; 50 degrees; 1.32 feet below pool. Bass are scattered so cast spinnerbaits and crankbaits looking for active schools of fish. Target stumps in creek bends for the best bite. The water is off colored in the creeks and pockets. Crappie and white bass are moving up the creek channels. Catfish are good in 15-26 feet of water on cut bait and minnows. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.

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