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Brazos River

Prairies & Lakes Region · 29.1819°N, 95.6169°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
79°F/63°F·20 mph N·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

4 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
05:07 PM – 07:07 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
04:55 AM – 06:55 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:31 PM – 01:31 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:47 PM – 10:47 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1022
hPa · Rising
Wind
20
mph N
Clouds
33%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
61%
UV 6 · High
7:24 AM
Sunrise
6:51 PM
Sunset
01:01 PM
Moonrise
10:17 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% lit

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

Brazos River 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 79°F, low 63°F. Wind 20 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 6:51 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:07 PM – 07:07 PM; 04:55 AM – 06:55 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:31 PM – 01:31 PM; 09:47 PM – 10:47 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
33% / 61%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 52°F. Wind 17 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:58 PM – 07:58 PM; 05:46 AM – 07:46 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:17 PM – 02:17 PM; 10:41 PM – 11:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
51% / 45%

Fair

Overcast. High 75°F, low 54°F. Wind 11 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:46 PM – 08:46 PM; 06:34 AM – 08:34 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:57 PM – 02:57 PM; 11:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
72% / 47%

Fair

Overcast. High 79°F, low 59°F. Wind 15 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:32 PM – 09:32 PM; 07:20 AM – 09:20 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:32 PM – 03:32 PM; 12:34 AM – 01:34 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
99% / 60%

Fair

Overcast. High 79°F, low 63°F. Wind 16 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:27 AM / 6:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:17 PM – 10:17 PM; 08:05 AM – 10:05 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:05 PM – 04:05 PM; 01:31 AM – 02:31 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
47% / 68%

Fish Species at Brazos River

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Excellent
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Palmetto Bass

Palmetto Bass

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

White Crappie

White Crappie

Black Crappie

Black Crappie

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Brazos River Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Brazos River supports populations of Largemouth bass, Channel & blue catfish, Crappie, White bass.

Cover & Structure

Stained to murky water, with a variety of shallow emergent aquatic vegetation, overhanging terrestrial vegetation, isolated laydowns, rip-rap, and submerged artificial structures near fishing piers. Coordinates are available for the artificial structures.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing is at its best in March and April. Areas of the lake protected from the north wind are an excellent place to look for spawning bass at this time of year. Spinner baits and soft plastics are excellent choices. From May through September, look for bass in downed timber next to the river channel. Spinner baits, buzz baits, chuggers, and plastic worms are popular baits.

Fishing Regulations

All species at Brazos River are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.

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Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

29.181912, -95.616890

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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
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