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Lake Bastrop

Prairies & Lakes Region · 30.1539°N, 97.2869°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
Good— Favorable conditions
91°F/77°F·15 mph SSE·Overcast

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).

2 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 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:18 AM – 05:18 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:58 AM – 11:58 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:19 PM – 09:19 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
15
mph SSE
Clouds
43%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
79%
UV 5
7:30 AM
Sunrise
6:59 PM
Sunset
11:28 AM
Moonrise
08:49 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% lit

No observed water-level data is available for this lake.

Lake Bastrop 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.

Good

Overcast. High 91°F, low 77°F. Wind 15 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:30 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:30 PM – 05:30 PM; 03:18 AM – 05:18 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:58 AM – 11:58 AM; 08:19 PM – 09:19 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
43% / 79%

Fair

Overcast. High 89°F, low 69°F. Wind 11 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:31 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:22 PM – 06:22 PM; 04:10 AM – 06:10 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:52 AM – 12:52 PM; 09:03 PM – 10:03 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
23% / 67%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 76°F, low 61°F. Wind 24 mph N. Rain 0.02 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:31 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:14 PM – 07:14 PM; 05:02 AM – 07:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:42 PM – 01:42 PM; 09:51 PM – 10:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
65% / 56%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 52°F. Wind 20 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1028 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:05 PM – 08:05 PM; 05:53 AM – 07:53 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:26 PM – 02:26 PM; 10:45 PM – 11:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 42%

Poor

Overcast. High 75°F, low 51°F. Wind 7 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:53 PM – 08:53 PM; 06:41 AM – 08:41 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:06 PM – 03:06 PM; 11:41 PM – 12:41 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
58% / 41%

Fish Species at Lake Bastrop

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Fair
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Bastrop Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Bastrop is a high-quality bass lake. It has been heavily stocked with Florida largemouth bass. However, it is not noted for producing trophy-size bass; most of those caught range from 2 to 5 pounds. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish have also been stocked.

Cover & Structure

Lake Bastrop is a classic structure fishing lake. Well-defined creek channels, humps and drop offs provide structure. Anglers should use electronics to locate these features.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishermen can be successful year-round at Bastrop, but the most productive period is between February and June. A lipless crankbait can be very effective in the spring, allowing fishermen to quickly cover weedy flats. Good colors include chrome/blue, red and orange. Another extremely effective artificial bait is a Carolina-rigged centipede (french fry) or lizard. Fish this rig near submerged vegetation on drop offs, points, or along the dam.

Fishing Regulations

Special bass limits and gear restrictions are in effect. In addition, the LCRA prohibits bow fishing at Lake Bastrop.

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

30.153913, -97.286906

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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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