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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
Excellent— Prime fishing conditions
85°F/67°F·11 mph SE·Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. This forecast is over 48 hours old; check the latest weather before travel. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
11:12 PM – 01:12 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
05:13 AM – 06:13 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:44 PM – 06:44 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
11
mph SE
Clouds
62%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
59%
UV 5
7:38 AM
Sunrise
7:15 PM
Sunset
05:43 AM
Moonrise
06:14 PM
Moonset
Waning Crescent
12% 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
7.5%
Elevation: 1991.4 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.

Drizzle. High 85°F, low 67°F. Wind 11 mph SE. Rain 0.05 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 7:15 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM; 11:12 PM – 01:12 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:13 AM – 06:13 AM; 05:44 PM – 06:44 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
62% / 59%

Light Drizzle. High 82°F, low 67°F. Wind 12 mph ESE. Rain 0.02 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:39 AM / 7:14 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:45 AM – 01:45 PM; 11:57 PM – 01:57 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:15 AM – 07:15 AM; 06:12 PM – 07:12 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
95% / 60%

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 8Source: TWDB1991.38 ft--7.5%----
Oct 7Source: TWDB1991.41 ft--7.6%----
Oct 6Source: TWDB1991.44 ft--7.6%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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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
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