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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
90°F/78°F·14 mph SSE·Mostly Clear

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).

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
03:24 PM – 05:24 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:12 AM – 05:12 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:48 AM – 11:48 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1016
hPa · Stable
Wind
14
mph SSE
Clouds
12%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
72%
UV 7 · High
7:23 AM
Sunrise
6:53 PM
Sunset
11:18 AM
Moonrise
08:44 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% 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.

Mostly Clear. High 90°F, low 78°F. Wind 14 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
7:23 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:24 PM – 05:24 PM; 03:12 AM – 05:12 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:48 AM – 11:48 AM; 08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
12% / 72%

Overcast. High 92°F, low 72°F. Wind 10 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:23 AM / 6:52 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:15 PM – 06:15 PM; 04:03 AM – 06:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:42 AM – 12:42 PM; 08:59 PM – 09:59 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
12% / 66%

Light Drizzle. High 89°F, low 70°F. Wind 19 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1019 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
29% / 66%

Overcast. High 73°F, low 60°F. Wind 16 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 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% / 34%

Overcast. High 77°F, low 57°F. Wind 9 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
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
60% / 43%

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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Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

29.181912, -95.616890

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Data Sources

Fishing Reports
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Lake Details
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Water Levels
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