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Cooper Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 33.3334°N, 95.6252°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
92°F/77°F·13 mph S·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

3 Boat Ramps
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 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:24 PM – 05:24 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:12 AM – 05:12 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:01 AM – 12:01 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:03 PM – 09:03 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
13
mph S
Clouds
40%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
70%
UV 5
7:26 AM
Sunrise
6:50 PM
Sunset
11:31 AM
Moonrise
08:33 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% 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
67.1%-0.02 ft
Elevation: 434.8 ft
Outflow
6 CFS
Inflow
-31 CFS
Conservation Pool
440.0 ft
Flood Pool
446.2 ft

Cooper 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 92°F, low 77°F. Wind 13 mph S. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:24 PM – 05:24 PM; 03:12 AM – 05:12 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:01 AM – 12:01 PM; 08:03 PM – 09:03 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
40% / 70%

Fair

Mostly Clear. High 89°F, low 73°F. Wind 15 mph SSW. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:27 AM / 6:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:15 PM – 06:15 PM; 04:03 AM – 06:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:55 AM – 12:55 PM; 08:46 PM – 09:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
4% / 62%

Fair

Overcast. High 74°F, low 55°F. Wind 20 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:27 AM / 6:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:07 PM – 07:07 PM; 04:55 AM – 06:55 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:45 PM – 01:45 PM; 09:35 PM – 10:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
54% / 53%

Poor

Overcast. High 68°F, low 45°F. Wind 12 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:28 AM / 6:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:58 PM – 07:58 PM; 05:46 AM – 07:46 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:28 PM – 02:28 PM; 10:29 PM – 11:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
12% / 47%

Poor

Overcast. High 74°F, low 46°F. Wind 7 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:29 AM / 6:45 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:46 PM – 08:46 PM; 06:34 AM – 08:34 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:07 PM – 03:07 PM; 11:26 PM – 12:26 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
9% / 44%

Fish Species at Cooper Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Excellent
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Cooper Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

White bass and hybrid striped bass provide excellent fisheries especially in the lake's open water areas. Because hybrid striped bass do not reproduce, they are stocked annually by TPWD to maintain the fishery. Crappie fishing, in general, is fair in the lake's abundant standing timber. Crappie fishing in the early spring can be quite good along retaining walls and structural pilings when the fish are spawning.

Cover & Structure

Flooded timber is found in most of the creeks, along the shoreline and in the upper half of Jim Chapman Lake. Access to the west half of the lake is through boat lanes, sedimentation lines and openings in the timber. The main river channel is a popular area for spring fishing.

Tips & Tactics

In summer and early fall, schooling white bass and hybrid striped bass concentrate around main-lake points and humps. Topwater baits, jigging spoons, grubs, and lipless crankbaits are all popular. Sassy shad baits slow-rolled along the bottom and slab and flutter-spoons worked close to the bottom can generate both white bass and hybrid strikes. Other techniques for hybrids include trolling with in-line spinners and crankbaits and vertically jigging bucktail jigs. Live bait presentations for both hybrid and white bass are popular at all times of the year.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB434.84 ft-0.0267.1%-316
Oct 13Source: TWDB434.88 ft-0.0367.3%-346
Oct 12Source: TWDB434.91 ft-0.0567.5%-1756
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

33.333443, -95.625237

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USGS Site: 07342495

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
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