Lake Arlington Fishing Forecast, Water Levels & Boat Ramps

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 ForecastThursday, Oct 8, 2026

Good— Favorable conditions

90°F/77°F·9 mph E·Light 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).

1 Boat Ramp

No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 3, 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 Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating

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Major

Minor

Sun

10:49 AM – 12:49 PM

Moon Overhead

Major

11:01 PM – 01:01 AM

Moon Underfoot

Major

05:01 AM – 06:01 AM

Moonrise

Minor

05:33 PM – 06:33 PM

Moonset

Minor

Pressure

1015

hPa · Stable

Wind

mph E

Clouds

27%

Limited cloud cover

Humidity

45%

UV 6 · High

7:27 AM

Sunrise

7:04 PM

Sunset

05:31 AM

Moonrise

06:03 PM

Moonset

Waning Crescent

12% lit

Latest Observed Water Level

Record date: Monday, Jul 21, 2025. 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.

98.2%

Elevation: 549.6 ft

The latest water observation is more than seven days old. Current water levels may differ.

Lake Arlington 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.

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Good

Light Drizzle. High 90°F, low 77°F. Wind 9 mph E. Rain 0 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: 7:27 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 10:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 11:01 PM – 01:01 AM
Minor solunar periods: 05:01 AM – 06:01 AM; 05:33 PM – 06:33 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 27% / 45%

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

Excellent

Overcast. High 89°F, low 77°F. Wind 11 mph E. Rain 0 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: 7:28 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 11:34 AM – 01:34 PM; 11:46 PM – 01:46 AM
Minor solunar periods: 06:04 AM – 07:04 AM; 06:01 PM – 07:01 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 86% / 38%

Fish Species at Lake Arlington

Largemouth Bass

White Bass

White Crappie

Flathead Catfish

Channel Catfish

Hybrid Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Arlington Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass are the most popular sport fish in the reservoir. Hybrid striped bass are stocked annually to create a good fishery. White bass, white crappie and channel catfish are also popular with anglers. Stocking of hybrid striped bass has been discontinued.

Cover & Structure

Lake Arlington does not have much cover or structure, however the hot water discharge area near the tailrace attracts numerous sport fishes. There are several areas of the lake with stump fields (noted by buoys) that provide habitat. Areas of water willow and button bush may hold some bass.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishermen are successful year round, with the largest bass caught in the winter. Hybrid striped bass fishing picks up in the late spring and early summer months. Crappie fishing is best around any underwater structure during the spring and summer. White bass and catfish are good targets in summer months.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.716244, -97.192513

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USGS Site: 08049200

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

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