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Brownwood Lake

Hill Country Region · 31.8371°N, 99.0039°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
Poor— Challenging conditions
61°F/47°F·26 mph N·Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 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
05:21 PM – 07:21 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:09 AM – 07:09 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:54 PM – 01:54 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:53 PM – 10:53 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1029
hPa · Rising
Wind
26
mph N
Clouds
100%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
78%
UV 6 · High
7:40 AM
Sunrise
7:02 PM
Sunset
01:24 PM
Moonrise
10:23 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% 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
87.7%
Elevation: 1422.5 ft

Brownwood 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.

Poor

Drizzle. High 61°F, low 47°F. Wind 26 mph N. Rain 0.06 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:21 PM – 07:21 PM; 05:09 AM – 07:09 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:54 PM – 01:54 PM; 09:53 PM – 10:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 78%

Poor

Overcast. High 54°F, low 41°F. Wind 17 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:12 PM – 08:12 PM; 06:00 AM – 08:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:38 PM – 02:38 PM; 10:47 PM – 11:47 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
49% / 78%

Fair

Overcast. High 68°F, low 48°F. Wind 9 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:41 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM; 06:48 AM – 08:48 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:17 PM – 03:17 PM; 11:43 PM – 12:43 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
20% / 51%

Fair

Overcast. High 73°F, low 52°F. Wind 11 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:42 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:46 PM – 09:46 PM; 07:34 AM – 09:34 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:52 PM – 03:52 PM; 12:42 AM – 01:42 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
6% / 50%

Fair

Overcast. High 77°F, low 58°F. Wind 12 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:43 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:31 PM – 10:31 PM; 08:19 AM – 10:19 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:22 PM – 04:22 PM; 01:40 AM – 02:40 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
27% / 60%

Fish Species at Brownwood Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
White Bass

White Bass

Excellent
Sunfish

Sunfish

Fair

Freshwater Drum

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Brownwood Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass and white bass fishing are rated good to excellent. Summer and early fall are particularly good for white bass. Florida largemouth bass were introduced in 1975. Catfish, crappie, and freshwater drum can also be found in this lake.

Cover & Structure

Lake Brownwood has many small coves, bays, and creeks with a variety of habitat. The lake is primarily lined by rocky structure and boat docks. The upper end of the Jim Ned and Pecan Bayou arms have standing timber, black willow trees and buttonbush.

Tips & Tactics

White bass are most easily caught from early May through October when they school in the main lake area. During this time, they can be caught on the surface. "Slabbing" �-1oz. slab spoons along creek and river channels in 12-25 feet of water in late summer for whites can produce some fantastic fishing. "Jumpfishing" is a popular technique for schools of surface-feeding fish.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 15Source: TWDB1422.45 ft--87.7%----
Oct 14Source: TWDB1422.46 ft--87.8%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB1422.48 ft--87.9%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Hill Country

Coordinates:

31.837093, -99.003944

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USGS Site: 08143000

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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