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Falcon Lake

South Texas Plains Region · 26.5572°N, 99.1606°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
Fair— Moderate activity expected
96°F/78°F·19 mph SE·Mostly Clear

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

10 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
03:38 PM – 05:38 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:26 AM – 05:26 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:56 AM – 11:56 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:36 PM – 09:36 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1012
hPa · Stable
Wind
19
mph SE
Clouds
6%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
69%
UV 7 · High
7:35 AM
Sunrise
7:09 PM
Sunset
11:26 AM
Moonrise
09:06 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
21.2%
Elevation: 261.4 ft

Falcon 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.

Fair

Mostly Clear. High 96°F, low 78°F. Wind 19 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1012 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:38 PM – 05:38 PM; 03:26 AM – 05:26 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:56 AM – 11:56 AM; 08:36 PM – 09:36 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
6% / 69%

Fair

Overcast. High 92°F, low 76°F. Wind 18 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1012 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:36 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM; 04:18 AM – 06:18 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 09:21 PM – 10:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
30% / 68%

Poor

Overcast. High 88°F, low 74°F. Wind 23 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1018 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:36 AM / 7:07 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:22 PM – 07:22 PM; 05:10 AM – 07:10 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:39 PM – 01:39 PM; 10:10 PM – 11:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
50% / 55%

Poor

Overcast. High 76°F, low 61°F. Wind 20 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 7:06 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:12 PM – 08:12 PM; 06:00 AM – 08:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:24 PM – 02:24 PM; 11:03 PM – 12:03 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
26% / 35%

Fair

Overcast. High 79°F, low 63°F. Wind 9 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 7:05 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:01 PM – 09:01 PM; 06:49 AM – 08:49 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:06 PM – 03:06 PM; 11:58 PM – 12:58 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
62% / 39%

Fish Species at Falcon Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
White Crappie

White Crappie

Poor
White Bass

White Bass

Poor
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Falcon Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Several fishing guides are available at Falcon Reservoir. A list is available from the Zapata Chamber of Commerce. Falcon has long been regarded as one of the best largemouth bass lakes in the state. To win a bass tournament at Falcon, it often takes a 5-6 pound average/fish for your stringer.

Cover & Structure

Falcon is a relatively shallow lake with gradual sloping banks found in the majority of the reservoir. At low lake levels rock piles and standing timber provide the majority of structure. At conservation pool level, strong growths of terrestrial vegetation provide excellent cover and structure.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishermen are more successful during the spring, fall and winter months. Popular baits include spinner baits, crank baits and Texas and Carolina rigged worms. These are used around flooded brush, points, and offshore structure which includes humps, rock piles, inundated buildings, and road beds. Summer fishing at Falcon can be tough, partially because of the South Texas heat. The same lures mentioned above along with top-water and buzz baits (fished early and late) are successful.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB261.36 ft--21.2%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB261.43 ft--21.3%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB261.41 ft--21.3%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: South Texas Plains

Coordinates:

26.557220, -99.160560

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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
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