Morning Freeze, Hot Bites: Bethany Lakes Fishing Report

Mobile Fishing Livestream 142 (Spotify)

December 7, 2025 – Allen, TX

This morning at Bethany Lakes, I nearly froze my fingers off—but the trout didn’t care one bit.

It was misty, bone-chilling cold at 43°F, and this warm-weather Texan was seriously second-guessing his life choices... until the first rainbow trout slammed my line like it owed me money.

What Went Down

• Spot: Bethany Lakes – Main Pond C  
• Bait: Gold Super Duper (still a classic killer)  
• Rig: Ultralight 7ft Ugly Stik, Shimano Curado BFS-XG Reel, 20lb Youzuri braided line + 10lb Stern Fluorocarbon leader  
• Catches: 2 Rainbows (both around 10” – feisty little fighters!)

Conditions

• Temp: 43–46°F  
• Wind: N 10–15 mph, with occasional mist rolling in  
• Vibe: Pure winter punishment… until the bite turned on.

Average Angler Tip

• Hand warmers + thermos = survival. Coffee = mandatory.  
• Pro move: Sight cast to visible schools and let the lure free-fall. The trout were hugging the bottom until something shiny fluttered down like breakfast.

LIVE Q&A – Drop Your Questions Below!

I went live this morning—raw footage of the trout fights, wind gusts nearly yeeting my rod into the pond, and all the chaos in between.  

Got questions? Fire away:  

- ❄️ Best winter baits for stocked trout?  

- 🌬️ Wind-casting hacks when it’s howling?  

- 🎯 What’s the best spot at Bethany right now?  

I’ll answer in the comments—or hop into the next live!

#AverageAnglerLife #BethanyLakes #TexasTrout #WinterFishing

Tips for my next lure!

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