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Buffalo Creek Lake

Panhandle Plains Region · 33.9868°N, 98.7520°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
92°F/69°F·19 mph SSE·Light Rain

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).

Best Times to Fish

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

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:36 PM – 05:36 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:24 AM – 05:24 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:16 AM – 12:16 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1012
hPa · Rising
Wind
19
mph SSE
Clouds
27%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
74%
UV 5
7:39 AM
Sunrise
7:02 PM
Sunset
11:46 AM
Moonrise
08:44 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.

Capacity unavailable
Elevation: 1047.8 ft

The latest water observation is more than seven days old. Current water levels may differ.

Buffalo 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.

Good

Light Rain. High 92°F, low 69°F. Wind 19 mph SSE. Rain 0.1 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1012 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:39 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:36 PM – 05:36 PM; 03:24 AM – 05:24 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:16 AM – 12:16 PM; 08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
27% / 74%

Poor

Heavy Showers. High 80°F, low 64°F. Wind 25 mph N. Rain 2.46 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:28 PM – 06:28 PM; 04:16 AM – 06:16 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:11 PM – 01:11 PM; 08:57 PM – 09:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
99% / 89%

Poor

Light Drizzle. High 62°F, low 53°F. Wind 25 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:20 PM – 07:20 PM; 05:08 AM – 07:08 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM; 09:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
98% / 48%

Poor

Overcast. High 62°F, low 45°F. Wind 10 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:41 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:11 PM – 08:11 PM; 05:59 AM – 07:59 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:43 PM – 02:43 PM; 10:39 PM – 11:39 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 52%

Fair

Overcast. High 70°F, low 49°F. Wind 13 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:42 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:59 PM – 08:59 PM; 06:47 AM – 08:47 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:22 PM – 03:22 PM; 11:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
62% / 47%

Fish Species at Buffalo Creek Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Buffalo Creek Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Buffalo Creek Lake is a 1,576-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.

Cover & Structure

Flooded terrestrial vegetation can be found throughout the reservoir. Some flooded timber exists in upper end, and there's a rocky shoreline on east side near dam. Brush piles have been placed along dam face.

Tips & Tactics

Catfishing is good year round for all the major species. Crappie fishing has been productive off the dam and the east side rocky points. Largemouth bass are good fishing shallow near flooded terrestrial trees and brush with a spinnerbait using a slow retrieve.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Jul 22Source: Not provided1047.78 ft----%----
Jul 21Source: Not provided1047.84 ft--98.6%----
Data sources for displayed records: Not provided

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

33.986763, -98.752007

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USGS Site: 07312380

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
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