Shelby County Today

January 15, 2026 - Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing reports are updated each week, usually by Thursday morning. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. Only the local lakes are listed below. If you would like to see the fishing report for other Texas lakes, click the following link https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/action/reptmap.php?EcoRegion=PW.

Toledo Bend

FAIR. 56 degrees; 4.03 feet below pool. Recent rains have dropped water temperatures back into the high 50s to low 60s, and while bass fishing has been on fire, the bite is expected to slow as cooler, wetter weather moves in with rain forecasted five out of the next seven days and highs in the 50s, bringing conditions back to normal for this time of year. The shallow bite in 3-8 feet of water will become tougher, with fish holding tight to cover, so slowing down with Texas-rigged brush hogs, lizards, and wacky worms will be key. Mid-depth fish should improve, with crankbaits and Carolina rigs producing in 12-18 feet, and once the colder weather fully sets in next week, deeper fish in 20-28 feet should turn on again, with spoons, drop shots, and tail spinners. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing.

Sam Rayburn

SLOW. Water muddy; 54 degrees; 9.28 feet below pool. Conditions remain about the same, with water temperatures around 55 degrees and lake levels holding steady. Previous report-Fishing conditions remain about the same as recent reports, with no major changes in patterns. Water temperatures are holding in the high 50s to low 60s, keeping fish activity steady but somewhat limited across the lake. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.

Pinkston

FAIR. Water slightly stain; 53 degrees. The bite is consistent. Largemouth bass are good suspending jerkbaits or small swimbaits in shallow water. Crappie are good on deep brush piles with white and clear crappie jigs. Catfish are fair on stink bait. Report by Cal Cameron, Cal's ETX Guide Service.

Naconiche

FAIR. Water stained; 53 degrees; full pool. The lake is at full pool and has started to clear, with some good fish beginning to stack up. This is a great time to run power-fishing presentations such as square-bills, jerkbaits, glide baits, topwaters, and deep-divers. Early morning and late afternoon bites have been best, though mid-day action can still produce through the rest of the fall and winter. Crappie populations are strong, while catfish have been slow. Report by Eric Wolfe, NacoTack Fishing Services. Largemouth bass are fair suspended jerkbaits and Alabama rigs. Crappie are fair grouped up standing timber with white or chartreuse crappie jigs. Catfish are slow with cut bait or live minnows. Report by Cal Cameron, Cal's ETX Guide Service.

Nacogdoches

GOOD. Water stained; 52 degrees; 1.97 feet below pool. Largemouth bass are excellent on suspended jerkbaits and small swimbaits on creek channel swings. Crappie are excellent grouped up standing timber with white or chartreuse crappie jigs. Catfish are slow on cut bait or live minnows. Report by Cal Cameron, Cal's ETX Guide Service.

December 17, 2025 - Week 6 of Shelby County Varsity Football Playoffs, State Championship Game.

Wednesday, December 17
Joaquin 7 - Hamilton 21, Final Score

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December 11, 2025 - Week 5 of Shelby County Varsity Football Playoffs, Semifinals Round.

Thursday, December 11
Joaquin 37 - Refugio 28, Final Score

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December 5, 2025 - The Joaquin Rams were the first to get on the board in the 2025 UIL Texas Football Conference 2A Division I Regional Championship with Cooper Bragg making a 6-yard touchdown against Elysian Fields Yellowjackets with 8:46 left in the 1st quarter. The two-point conversion was good and the Rams led 8-0. The Yellowjackets quickly responded 14 seconds later by scoring with a deep pass into the end zone. Their field goal kick was good bringing the game to 8-7.

The Rams offense moved the ball down the field and scored again with 3:03 left in the 1st quarter. Trenton Runnels #1 ran in from the 4-yard-line and Cooper Bragg #2 got the two-point conversion. The Rams' lead of 16-7 stayed the same until the end of the quarter.

Less than a minute into the 2nd quarter, the Rams were in scoring position and Trenton Runnels #1 got into the end zone from around the 4-yard-line. Londell Parker #8 pushed his way across the goal line for the two-point conversion and a widening lead of 24-7 Rams.

The Rams kicked to the Yellowjacks and Conner Rios #87 tackled the Yellowjackets at their 27-yard-line. Elysian Fields gained a couple first downs but then a bad snap resulted in a fumble which was recovered by Aiden Kilpatrick #53. Next play, Joaquin had the ball at Elysian Fields 40-yard-line when Cooper Bragg #2 was handed the ball, broke away, and made it to the red zone at the 10-yard-line. A couple of plays up the middle drove the ball to the 1-yard-line. On 4th and goal, Trenton Runnels #1 scored and an untouched walk-in from Jacob Gatlin #3 for the extra-point brought the score to 32-7 with 7:50 left in the 2nd quarter.

A successful pass play for the Yellowjackets got them into the end zone with 6:40 left on the clock in the first half. The extra point attempt was good; bringing the score to 32-14.

The Yellowjackets kicked off to the Rams and Cooper Bragg #2 caught the ball on the 20-yard-line and returned it to the 45. Next play, the ball was handed off to Cooper Bragg #2 who carried the ball 55 yards for a touchdown. For the first time in the game, the Rams two-point conversion attempt failed and the score was 38-14 with 6:21 left in the 2nd quarter.

The Rams kicked to the Yellowjackets and they got the ball at the 50-yard-line. Next play, the Rams defense kept the pressure on as Amarion Wilson #6 tackled their quarterback who flipped the ball to his running back who is then tackled by Zac Kelley #7 to end the play with an 11-yard loss. The Yellowjackets managed to recover lost yardage and at 4th and 7 threw the ball only to have the play broke up by Zac Kelly #7.

Joaquin increased the margin of their lead  as they made a final touchdown with 8 seconds on the clock before the first half ended. With the ball in the red zone on the 4-yard-line, Trenton Runnels #1 passed the ball to Cooper Bragg #2 who pushed up the middle for the score. For the two-point conversion, the ball was given to Jacob Gatlin #3 who ran it in on the right side. Joaquin lead 46 to Elysian Fields 14.

It’s Joaquin possession going into the 3rd quarter and they moved the ball down the field down to the 5-yard line. The Joaquin running backs pushed quarterback Trenton Runnels #1 across the line for a touchdown. The Yellowjackets make a good defensive play and stop the two-point conversion. The Rams extended their lead to 52-14 with just over 7 mins left in the 3rd quarter.

On the first play after Elysian Fields received the ball, Joaquin’s Jacob Gatlin #3 intercepted a screen pass attempt by Elysian Fields to regain possession of the ball on the 31-yard-line. Next play, Amarion Wilson #6 ran the ball to the 22-yard-line of the Yellowjackets for a gain of 9 yards. On a quarterback fake, Trenton Runnels #1 runs through the line and slides to the 16-yard-line. Two plays more and running back Jacob Gatlin #3 ran in for a touchdown. The Two-point conversion was good as Londell Parker #8 brought the ball into the end zone for a 60-14 lead with 5 minutes on the clock in the third quarter.

The Yellowjackets quarterback broke away down the field when Joaquin’s Zac Kelley #7 had a big take down at the Rams’ 45. The Elysian Field’s quarterback got through again and was brought down by Conner Rios #87 and Amarion Wilson #6. The Ram’s defense continued to put the pressure on the Yellowjackets’ offense shutting down their passing game. With 3rd and 17, the Yellowjackets tried to pass the ball and it was picked off by Amarian #6 with 2:50 left in the 3rd quarter.

The Rams moved the ball down the field. With the line of scrimmage at the Yellowjackets 49-yard-line, Amarion Wilson #6 was handed the ball by the quarterback and made it through the gap to score with 10 seconds on the clock in the 3rd quarter. Rams’ David Martinez #15 kicked a 37-yard field goal to bring the score to 67-14.

Joaquin kicked the ball to Elysian Fields and it was fielded at the 15-yard-line and returned 10 yards before Landon Henry #5 tackled the runner at the 25-yard-line. After a play, the 3rd quarter ended. On the first play of possession of the Yellowjackets in the 4th quarter, Jacob Gatlin #3 intercepted a pass attempt giving the Rams the ball at the 43-yard-line of the Yellowjackets. The next play, Jadyn Brown #9 ran through to the 20-yard-line into the red zone. The ball was handed off to David Martinez #15 who took the ball to the 13-yard-line. Martinez #15 again got the ball taking it to the 5-yard-line and a 1st down. Martinez took possession of the ball again and ran into the end zone, but it was called back for a false start. The quarterback then handed the ball to Jadyn Brown #9 who ran in for a touchdown. David Martinez #15 kicked the ball for a 37-yard field goal for a new score of 74-14.

The Yellowjackets received the kickoff and steadily made their way down the field into the red zone to the 1-yard-line. With 6 mins left in the game, Elysian Fields scored a touchdown and with a good extra point, they brought the score to 74-21.

The game ended with a final score of 74-21 and the Rams advanced in the Region 3 Championship. On Friday, December 5, the Joaquin Rams as the home team will face their District Champions - San Augustine Wolves at Henderson High School with a 7:30pm game time. The Rams fell to the Wolves on October 10 by one touchdown with a final score of Joaquin 21 - San Augustine 28. Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets online: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/hendersonisd/.