What is the current water level at Calaveras Lake?

Check the Calaveras Lake page for current water level data from USGS.

Where is Calaveras Lake located?

Calaveras Lake is located in the South Texas Plains region of Texas. Coordinates: 29.3075, -98.3082

What fish species can I catch at Calaveras Lake?

Calaveras Lake is a Texas freshwater lake where anglers commonly catch largemouth bass, catfish (blue, channel, and flathead), crappie, and white bass. Check the latest fishing report for current species activity.

Calaveras Lake Fishing Report - Conditions, Water Levels & Weather

Q: What are the current fishing conditions at Calaveras Lake?

Fishing conditions at Calaveras Lake are currently rated GREAT. GREAT. Water stained; 78 degrees; Fishing has been mixed across the lake, with redfish providing the best action right now. Redfish in the 510 pound range are being caught near the hot water outlets i

This Week's Fishing Report

Week of January 14, 2026

GREAT. Water stained; 78 degrees; Fishing has been mixed across the lake, with redfish providing the best action right now. Redfish in the 510 pound range are being caught near the hot water outlets in 5-10 feet of water. Catfish action has been fair, with both channel and blue catfish holding in 5-10 feet of water and biting on cheese bait. Stripers and black bass fishing remains slow overall. Report by Manny Martinez, Fishing With Manny.

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Lake Information

Region: South Texas Plains

Coordinates:

29.307539, -98.308182

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Data Sources

Fishing Reports

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Water Levels

USGS Water Services

Weather

Open-Meteo

Maps

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