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Big Creek Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 30.4664°N, 94.9082°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
Fair— Moderate activity expected
94°F/76°F·13 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).

1 Boat Ramp
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
03:21 PM – 05:21 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:09 AM – 05:09 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:49 AM – 11:49 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:08 PM – 09:08 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1016
hPa · Stable
Wind
13
mph SSE
Clouds
19%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
69%
UV 6 · High
7:21 AM
Sunrise
6:49 PM
Sunset
11:19 AM
Moonrise
08:38 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% lit

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

Big Creek 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.

Fair

Overcast. High 94°F, low 76°F. Wind 13 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:21 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:21 PM – 05:21 PM; 03:09 AM – 05:09 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:49 AM – 11:49 AM; 08:08 PM – 09:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
19% / 69%

Fair

Overcast. High 91°F, low 68°F. Wind 8 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:21 AM / 6:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:12 PM – 06:12 PM; 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:43 AM – 12:43 PM; 08:52 PM – 09:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
42% / 71%

Fair

Partly Cloudy. High 86°F, low 67°F. Wind 14 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:22 AM / 6:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:04 PM – 07:04 PM; 04:52 AM – 06:52 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:32 PM – 01:32 PM; 09:41 PM – 10:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
12% / 66%

Fair

Overcast. High 73°F, low 55°F. Wind 12 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:23 AM / 6:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:55 PM – 07:55 PM; 05:43 AM – 07:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:18 PM – 02:18 PM; 10:34 PM – 11:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
20% / 37%

Poor

Overcast. High 79°F, low 50°F. Wind 5 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
7:24 AM / 6:45 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:43 PM – 08:43 PM; 06:31 AM – 08:31 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:57 PM – 02:57 PM; 11:31 PM – 12:31 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
59% / 43%

Fish Species at Big Creek Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Excellent
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Redear Sunfish

Redear Sunfish

Bluegill

Bluegill

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Big Creek Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass is a popular fish in Big Creek. Big Creek Lake has produced a number of trophy bass including ShareLunker broodfish. Bluegill provide a good fishery. Crappie are also popular, but catches are often sporadic.

Cover & Structure

American lotus, a floating leaf species, is generally the most common aquatic plant in Big Creek. Eurasian watermilfoil is present and often dense enough to hinder navigation and fishing. Flooded timber occupies a large area and provides abundant structural habitat.

Tips & Tactics

Spring is usually the most productive time to fish as largemouth bass are found in shallow water. Crank baits, spinnerbaits and soft plastics are often used. Vegetation cover in Big Creek often dictates the types of bait to use. Under conditions of dense vegetation coverage, weedless type baits and topwaters are most practical. Flipping jigs and texas-rigged worms in open pockets among thick vegetation can be productive for bass.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

30.466389, -94.908215

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Data sources and access · Lake conditions as JSON

Data Sources

Fishing Reports
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lake Details
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Water Levels
TWDB, USACE & USGS where available
Weather
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