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Amistad Lake

Big Bend Country Region · 29.4799°N, 101.0430°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
Poor— Challenging conditions
69°F/52°F·30 mph N·Heavy Rain

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

10 Boat Ramps
No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT. Confirm access with the facility; missing closure reports do not confirm a ramp is open.

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:18 AM – 07:18 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:55 PM – 01:55 PM
Moonrise
Minor
10:09 PM – 11:09 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1028
hPa · Rising
Wind
30
mph N
Clouds
92%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
78%
UV 1
7:46 AM
Sunrise
7:12 PM
Sunset
01:25 PM
Moonrise
10:39 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% 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
44.1%
Elevation: 1060.2 ft

Amistad Lake 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.

Poor

Heavy Rain. High 69°F, low 52°F. Wind 30 mph N. Rain 0.53 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1028 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:46 AM / 7:12 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM; 05:18 AM – 07:18 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:55 PM – 01:55 PM; 10:09 PM – 11:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
92% / 78%

Fair

Overcast. High 57°F, low 47°F. Wind 11 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:47 AM / 7:11 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:20 PM – 08:20 PM; 06:08 AM – 08:08 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:40 PM – 02:40 PM; 11:03 PM – 12:03 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
86% / 68%

Fair

Overcast. High 71°F, low 51°F. Wind 14 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:47 AM / 7:10 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:08 PM – 09:08 PM; 06:56 AM – 08:56 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:20 PM – 03:20 PM; 11:58 PM – 12:58 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
52% / 41%

Poor

Mostly Clear. High 74°F, low 58°F. Wind 18 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:48 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:55 PM – 09:55 PM; 07:43 AM – 09:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:56 PM – 03:56 PM; 12:55 AM – 01:55 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
12% / 50%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 70°F, low 62°F. Wind 15 mph SE. Rain 0.01 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1019 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:49 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:39 PM – 10:39 PM; 08:27 AM – 10:27 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:27 PM – 04:27 PM; 01:53 AM – 02:53 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
65% / 76%

Fish Species at Amistad Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Amistad Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass are the most popular and most abundant fish in the reservoir. Channel and blue catfish are present in good numbers with an occasional flathead showing up. Striped bass are popular and sought by anglers due to their strong fighting characteristics and their potential for trophy sizes. Frequent stockings by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department maintain the striper population because they have not successfully reproduced in Amistad Lake.

Cover & Structure

Amistad Reservoir is dominated by rocky structure. The lake abounds in rock ledges, steep rocky drop offs and rocky points and shorelines. You'll also find isolated flooded timber, and TPWD has worked with local organizations to place a Christmas-tree fish habitat near the Governor's Landing camping area.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishermen are most successful during the fall, winter, and spring months. Topwater baits, buzzbaits and spinner baits work well in the early morning and late evening. Crankbaits can be effective along rocky shorelines, points and dropoffs. At midday many fishermen turn to plastics such as Texas and Carolina rigged worms or grubs to effectively fish the deeper waters near vegetation or rocky structure. Catfish fishermen can find channel and blue catfish throughout the lake.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 16Source: TWDB1060.22 ft--44.1%----
Oct 15Source: TWDB1059.81 ft--43.6%----
Oct 14Source: TWDB1059.81 ft--43.6%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Big Bend Country

Coordinates:

29.479900, -101.043000

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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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