Maria Santos
Trophy Bass Specialist — Lake Fork, TX
12 years experience
About Maria Santos
Maria Santos is a trophy bass specialist based on legendary Lake Fork, Texas, where she has guided for 12 years. Known for her patient, detail-oriented approach, Maria focuses on helping anglers catch the fish of a lifetime. Lake Fork has produced more ShareLunker entries (13+ pound bass) than any other lake in Texas, and Maria's clients have landed dozens of fish over 10 pounds under her guidance.
Maria's expertise covers every season on Fork, from the magical spring spawn to the challenging summer deep-bite and the overlooked fall feeding frenzy. She's a certified casting instructor and enjoys working with anglers of all experience levels, especially those who want to understand the "why" behind each technique. Her knowledge of Fork's underwater structure — from creek channels to timber-lined points — is second to none.
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Specialties
Waters Fished
- Lake Fork
- Lake Bob Sandlin
- Lake Cypress Springs
Latest Fishing Report
2026-04-01
Lake Fork is fishing like a dream right now. Water temperatures have climbed into the low 60s and we're seeing the first waves of big females move shallow. Early morning topwater bites have returned, and we've had several blow-ups on Zara Spooks and buzzbaits along the timbered banks on the north end.
The mid-range bite has been the most consistent, though. Carolina rigs with 6-inch lizards in plum color worked along the 8-12 foot ledges have been money. We boated a 10.4-pounder on Wednesday and several fish in the 6-8 pound range throughout the week. Crappie anglers are also doing well around the bridge pilings with small jigs.
Water clarity is excellent at 3-4 feet of visibility. Lake level is about a foot above normal pool, which has flooded some brushy cover along the banks and created new ambush points. This is one of the best times of year to chase a true giant on Fork.
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