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Lake Colorado City

Panhandle Plains Region · 32.3448°N, 100.9198°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
60°F/47°F·26 mph NNE·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

1 Boat Ramp
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
05:29 PM – 07:29 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:17 AM – 07:17 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
01:04 PM – 02:04 PM
Moonrise
Minor
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1032
hPa · Stable
Wind
26
mph NNE
Clouds
85%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
69%
UV 6 · High
7:48 AM
Sunrise
7:09 PM
Sunset
01:34 PM
Moonrise
10:30 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
53.1%
Elevation: 2058.8 ft

Lake Colorado City 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

Overcast. High 60°F, low 47°F. Wind 26 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1032 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:48 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:29 PM – 07:29 PM; 05:17 AM – 07:17 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:04 PM – 02:04 PM; 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
85% / 69%

Poor

Overcast. High 54°F, low 40°F. Wind 11 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:48 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:20 PM – 08:20 PM; 06:08 AM – 08:08 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:47 PM – 02:47 PM; 10:53 PM – 11:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 73%

Fair

Overcast. High 68°F, low 46°F. Wind 14 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:49 AM / 7:07 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:08 PM – 09:08 PM; 06:56 AM – 08:56 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:26 PM – 03:26 PM; 11:50 PM – 12:50 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
5% / 48%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 75°F, low 53°F. Wind 16 mph SSE. Rain 0.02 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:50 AM / 7:06 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:54 PM – 09:54 PM; 07:42 AM – 09:42 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:01 PM – 04:01 PM; 12:48 AM – 01:48 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
8% / 51%

Fair

Drizzle. High 69°F, low 58°F. Wind 16 mph SSE. Rain 0.1 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1019 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:51 AM / 7:05 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:39 PM – 10:39 PM; 08:27 AM – 10:27 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:30 PM – 04:30 PM; 01:47 AM – 02:47 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
69% / 77%

Fish Species at Lake Colorado City

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Poor
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Poor
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Colorado City Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

The fishery in Lake Colorado City is slowly recovering from past drought conditions and recurring winter blooms of golden alga.

Cover & Structure

The structure at Lake Colorado City varies from steep rocky bluffs near the dam to mud flats in the upper and middle sections of the reservoir. The mud flats are typically lined with bulrushes. Large areas of shore.

Tips & Tactics

For catfishes, use live and prepared baits in the river channels and near drop-offs. For largemouth bass, use minnows and artificial baits in the bulrushes and along the rip-rap on the dam.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 16Source: TWDB2058.80 ft--53.1%----
Oct 15Source: TWDB2058.73 ft--52.9%----
Oct 14Source: TWDB2058.60 ft--52.4%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.344841, -100.919838

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USGS Site: 08123600

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
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