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Lake Abilene

Panhandle Plains Region · 32.2346°N, 99.8890°W

Weather and solunar ratings are forecasts, not catch reports. Check the dates below for the latest available observations and forecasts.

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Fishing Forecast
Fair— Moderate activity expected
87°F/71°F·20 mph S·Heavy Rain

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:41 PM – 05:41 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:29 AM – 05:29 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:24 PM – 09:24 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1011
hPa · Rising
Wind
20
mph S
Clouds
41%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
69%
UV 6 · High
7:42 AM
Sunrise
7:08 PM
Sunset
11:45 AM
Moonrise
08:54 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% lit

Latest Observed Water Level

Record date: . This is a reported observation, not a forecast for a future trip. The record date may be a collection date; individual readings can have different observation times.

TWDB
7.2%
Elevation: 1991.2 ft

Lake Abilene Fishing Forecast by Date

Weather and solunar estimates for the available dates below. Temperatures in °F, wind in mph; all times are Central Time. Forecasts can change.

Fair

Heavy Rain. High 87°F, low 71°F. Wind 20 mph S. Rain 0.69 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1011 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:42 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:41 PM – 05:41 PM; 03:29 AM – 05:29 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM; 08:24 PM – 09:24 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
41% / 69%

Poor

Heavy Showers. High 79°F, low 65°F. Wind 25 mph SSW. Rain 2.15 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:43 AM / 7:06 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:33 PM – 06:33 PM; 04:21 AM – 06:21 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:09 PM – 01:09 PM; 09:07 PM – 10:07 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
98% / 90%

Poor

Showers. High 61°F, low 51°F. Wind 29 mph NNE. Rain 0.31 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:44 AM / 7:05 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:25 PM – 07:25 PM; 05:13 AM – 07:13 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:59 PM – 01:59 PM; 09:56 PM – 10:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
98% / 60%

Poor

Overcast. High 59°F, low 44°F. Wind 16 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:44 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:15 PM – 08:15 PM; 06:03 AM – 08:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:43 PM – 02:43 PM; 10:49 PM – 11:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
48% / 54%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 48°F. Wind 12 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:45 AM / 7:03 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:04 PM – 09:04 PM; 06:52 AM – 08:52 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:22 PM – 03:22 PM; 11:46 PM – 12:46 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
57% / 48%

Fish Species at Lake Abilene

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Abilene Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Abilene offers solid fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish.

Cover & Structure

Lake Abilene offers a mix of natural and man-made structure. Creek channels, brush piles, and rocky areas all hold fish depending on the season.

Tips & Tactics

For largemouth bass, work Texas-rigged soft plastics along any available cover in the morning, and switch to deeper crankbaits as the sun gets high. Channel cats are reliable on punch bait or cut shad drifted along flats and channel bends.

Fishing Regulations

All species at Lake Abilene are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB1991.17 ft--7.2%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB1991.20 ft--7.2%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB1991.23 ft--7.3%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.234577, -99.888977

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USGS Site: 08083460

Data sources and access · Lake conditions as JSON

Data Sources

Fishing Reports
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lake Details
TPWD Inland Fisheries
Water Levels
TWDB, USACE & USGS where available
Weather
Open-Meteo
Maps
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