Calaveras Lake Fishing Forecast, Water Levels & Boat Ramps

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 ForecastThursday, Oct 8, 2026

Excellent— Prime fishing conditions

88°F/73°F·14 mph ENE·Thunderstorm

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. This forecast is over 48 hours old; check the latest weather before travel. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

1 Boat Ramp

No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 3, 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, Oct 8, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating

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Major

Minor

Sun

10:54 AM – 12:54 PM

Moon Overhead

Major

11:06 PM – 01:06 AM

Moon Underfoot

Major

05:07 AM – 06:07 AM

Moonrise

Minor

05:38 PM – 06:38 PM

Moonset

Minor

Pressure

1013

hPa · Stable

Wind

mph ENE

Clouds

84%

Mostly cloudy

Humidity

66%

UV 7 · High

7:30 AM

Sunrise

7:10 PM

Sunset

05:37 AM

Moonrise

06:08 PM

Moonset

Waning Crescent

12% 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.

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Excellent

Thunderstorm. High 88°F, low 73°F. Wind 14 mph ENE. Rain 0.21 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details

Pressure: 1013 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset: 7:30 AM / 7:10 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 10:54 AM – 12:54 PM; 11:06 PM – 01:06 AM
Minor solunar periods: 05:07 AM – 06:07 AM; 05:38 PM – 06:38 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 84% / 66%

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

Excellent

Heavy Drizzle. High 79°F, low 70°F. Wind 11 mph NNE. Rain 0.12 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details

Pressure: 1013 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset: 7:31 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 11:39 AM – 01:39 PM; 11:51 PM – 01:51 AM
Minor solunar periods: 06:07 AM – 07:07 AM; 06:08 PM – 07:08 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 98% / 77%

Fish Species at Calaveras Lake

Largemouth Bass

Fair

Hybrid Striped Bass

Excellent

Red Drum

Excellent

Channel Catfish

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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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

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Water Levels

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