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Calaveras Lake

South Texas Plains Region · 29.3075°N, 98.3082°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
82°F/55°F·7 mph ESE·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

1 Boat Ramp
No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 31, 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 Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
08:33 AM – 10:33 AM
Moon Overhead
Major
08:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Moon Underfoot
Major
02:55 AM – 03:55 AM
Moonrise
Minor
03:07 PM – 04:07 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1013
hPa · Rising
Wind
7
mph ESE
Clouds
16%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
67%
UV 6 · High
6:49 AM
Sunrise
5:44 PM
Sunset
03:25 AM
Moonrise
03:37 PM
Moonset
Waning Crescent
25% lit

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

Calaveras 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

Overcast. High 82°F, low 55°F. Wind 7 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
6:49 AM / 5:44 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:33 AM – 10:33 AM; 08:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Minor solunar periods
02:55 AM – 03:55 AM; 03:07 PM – 04:07 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 25% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
16% / 67%

Excellent

Overcast. High 76°F, low 56°F. Wind 17 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1019 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
6:50 AM / 5:43 PM Central
Major solunar periods
09:18 AM – 11:18 AM; 09:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Minor solunar periods
03:56 AM – 04:56 AM; 03:38 PM – 04:38 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 16% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
48% / 65%

Good

Light Showers. High 75°F, low 61°F. Wind 18 mph NE. Rain 0.26 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1017 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
6:50 AM / 5:42 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:03 AM – 12:03 PM; 10:15 PM – 12:15 AM
Minor solunar periods
04:55 AM – 05:55 AM; 04:10 PM – 05:10 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 9% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 71%

Good

Showers. High 62°F, low 58°F. Wind 17 mph NE. Rain 1.52 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
6:51 AM / 5:42 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 10:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:54 AM – 06:54 AM; 04:44 PM – 05:44 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 4% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
99% / 92%

Excellent

Overcast. High 71°F, low 57°F. Wind 8 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
6:52 AM / 5:41 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:38 AM – 01:38 PM; 11:26 PM – 01:26 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:53 AM – 07:53 AM; 05:22 PM – 06:22 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 1% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
84% / 72%

Fish Species at Calaveras Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Excellent
Red Drum

Red Drum

Excellent
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Calaveras Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Channel catfish are the most sought-after species followed by hybrid striped bass, red drum and largemouth bass.

Cover & Structure

The main cover is provided by cattails and bulrush along the shoreline. Structure includes rock rip-rap along dam, intake canal and other stretches of shoreline. Cattails and bulrushes.

Tips & Tactics

The peak fishing period for channel catfish is March through May, although they are harvested year round. Best baits include stinkbaits, tilapia, chicken liver and shad. March through August are great months to catch the red drum. Crawfish and tilapia are very good natural baits, while good artificials include gold and silver spoons and rattletraps. The extended period of January thru August is a good time to catch hybrid striped bass with the peak occurring March thru May.

Fishing Regulations

Calaveras Lake has a special regulation on red drum. See bag and size limits. Check current TPWD regulations before your trip.

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: South Texas Plains

Coordinates:

29.307539, -98.308182

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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
Maps
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