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Belton Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 31.1063°N, 97.4747°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
85°F/77°F·14 mph SSE·Showers

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).

19 Boat Ramps
3 reported closures

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.

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MCGREGOR: Partially closed

Park open. Boat Ramp closed due to low water levels. Park gates close daily at sunset.

Source update: 2/11/2025 4:13:01 PM

OVERLOOK: Closed

Area is permanently closed. Visitors are welcome to view the lake from Belton Lakeview Scenic Point near the Belton Lake Control Tower.

Source update: 3/29/2025 1:16:16 PM

SPARTA VALLEY: Closed

Closed until further notice.

Source update: 3/29/2025 1:16:05 PM

Best Times to Fish

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

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:31 PM – 05:31 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:19 AM – 05:19 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:01 AM – 12:01 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:17 PM – 09:17 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
14
mph SSE
Clouds
61%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
87%
UV 4
7:32 AM
Sunrise
6:59 PM
Sunset
11:31 AM
Moonrise
08:47 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
97.5%-0.03 ft
Elevation: 593.1 ft
Outflow
52 CFS
Inflow
56 CFS
Conservation Pool
594.0 ft
Flood Pool
631.0 ft

Belton 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.

Good

Showers. High 85°F, low 77°F. Wind 14 mph SSE. Rain 0.22 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:31 PM – 05:31 PM; 03:19 AM – 05:19 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:01 AM – 12:01 PM; 08:17 PM – 09:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
61% / 87%

Fair

Partly Cloudy. High 84°F, low 72°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
7:32 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:23 PM – 06:23 PM; 04:11 AM – 06:11 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:56 AM – 12:56 PM; 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
7% / 71%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 75°F, low 59°F. Wind 26 mph N. Rain 0.01 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:15 PM – 07:15 PM; 05:03 AM – 07:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:45 PM – 01:45 PM; 09:49 PM – 10:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
55% / 52%

Poor

Overcast. High 67°F, low 50°F. Wind 19 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:05 PM – 08:05 PM; 05:53 AM – 07:53 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:29 PM – 02:29 PM; 10:43 PM – 11:43 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
42% / 43%

Poor

Overcast. High 74°F, low 51°F. Wind 7 mph E. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:54 PM – 08:54 PM; 06:42 AM – 08:42 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:09 PM – 03:09 PM; 11:39 PM – 12:39 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
49% / 38%

Fish Species at Belton Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Excellent
White Bass

White Bass

Good
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Excellent
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

White Crappie

White Crappie

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Belton Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Belton Lake is a popular lake for hybrid striped bass, and can also be a good largemouth bass lake at certain times of the year.

Cover & Structure

Most of the shoreline is very steep, rocky habitat. Majestic tall bluffs and long rocky points are most common, although sand and mud flats can be found up the Leon River and Cowhouse arms. The lake has little or no aquatic vegetation.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing is at its best from late February through April. As the water temperature begins to rise, bass become more active and prepare for the upcoming spawn. The backs of creeks and coves, protected from the north wind, provide the warmest water on the lake. Good creeks to target are Cedar, Bear, Owl, Stampede, and Cowhouse. Spinnerbaits, plastic lizards, jerkbaits, and jig and pork combinations are the preferred baits.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB593.12 ft-0.0397.5%5652
Oct 13Source: TWDB593.15 ft-0.0397.6%12552
Oct 12Source: TWDB593.17 ft-0.0397.6%-1652
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

31.106289, -97.474731

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USGS Site: 08104050

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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