Texas Fishing Reports
Advertise
Menu

180+ Texas Lakes • 7 Regions

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.

Get the weekly outlook for Lake Colorado City

Water levels, weather and fishing windows in a free weekly email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Fishing Forecast
Fair— Moderate activity expected
72°F/52°F·20 mph NNW·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
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p
Major
Minor
Sun
08:44 AM – 10:44 AM
Moon Overhead
Major
08:56 PM – 10:56 PM
Moon Underfoot
Major
03:07 AM – 04:07 AM
Moonrise
Minor
03:17 PM – 04:17 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1013
hPa · Rising
Wind
20
mph NNW
Clouds
6%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
63%
UV 5
7:04 AM
Sunrise
5:49 PM
Sunset
03:37 AM
Moonrise
03:47 PM
Moonset
Waning Crescent
25% 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
53.2%
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.

Fair

Overcast. High 72°F, low 52°F. Wind 20 mph NNW. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:04 AM / 5:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:44 AM – 10:44 AM; 08:56 PM – 10:56 PM
Minor solunar periods
03:07 AM – 04:07 AM; 03:17 PM – 04:17 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 25% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
6% / 63%

Good

Overcast. High 65°F, low 52°F. Wind 12 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:05 AM / 5:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
09:28 AM – 11:28 AM; 09:40 PM – 11:40 PM
Minor solunar periods
04:09 AM – 05:09 AM; 03:45 PM – 04:45 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 16% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
70% / 62%

Good

Light Rain. High 57°F, low 52°F. Wind 12 mph ENE. Rain 0.26 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:06 AM / 5:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:13 AM – 12:13 PM; 10:25 PM – 12:25 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:10 AM – 06:10 AM; 04:16 PM – 05:16 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 9% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
99% / 78%

Excellent

Overcast. High 66°F, low 52°F. Wind 7 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:06 AM / 5:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM; 10:48 PM – 12:48 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:11 AM – 07:11 AM; 04:48 PM – 05:48 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 4% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
64% / 69%

Good

Overcast. High 69°F, low 53°F. Wind 11 mph SSW. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:07 AM / 5:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:48 AM – 01:48 PM; 11:36 PM – 01:36 AM
Minor solunar periods
07:11 AM – 08:11 AM; 05:25 PM – 06:25 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 1% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
26% / 72%

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

Get the weekly outlook for Lake Colorado City

Water levels, weather and fishing windows in a free weekly email. Unsubscribe anytime.

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.

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Nov 4Source: TWDB2058.82 ft--53.2%----
Nov 3Source: TWDB2058.83 ft--53.2%----
Nov 2Source: TWDB2058.83 ft--53.2%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

More Lakes in Panhandle Plains

Alan Henry LakeWhite River LakeChampion Creek ReservoirLake GrahamLake MeredithLake CiscoPalo Pinto LakeLake Kemp
View all Panhandle Plains lakes →

Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.344841, -100.919838

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

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
Maps
Mapbox