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Halbert Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 32.0713°N, 96.4161°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
89°F/77°F·20 mph SSE·Overcast

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).

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 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:27 PM – 05:27 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:15 AM – 05:15 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:10 PM – 09:10 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
20
mph SSE
Clouds
51%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
80%
UV 4
7:28 AM
Sunrise
6:54 PM
Sunset
11:30 AM
Moonrise
08:40 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.

88.0%
Elevation: 366.7 ft

The latest water observation is more than seven days old. Current water levels may differ.

Halbert 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

Overcast. High 89°F, low 77°F. Wind 20 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:28 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:27 PM – 05:27 PM; 03:15 AM – 05:15 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 08:10 PM – 09:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
51% / 80%

Fair

Mostly Clear. High 88°F, low 70°F. Wind 12 mph S. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:29 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:19 PM – 06:19 PM; 04:07 AM – 06:07 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:54 AM – 12:54 PM; 08:53 PM – 09:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
5% / 69%

Poor

Light Drizzle. High 76°F, low 57°F. Wind 25 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:30 AM / 6:51 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:10 PM – 07:10 PM; 04:58 AM – 06:58 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:44 PM – 01:44 PM; 09:42 PM – 10:42 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
42% / 52%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 48°F. Wind 17 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:30 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:01 PM – 08:01 PM; 05:49 AM – 07:49 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:28 PM – 02:28 PM; 10:36 PM – 11:36 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
23% / 45%

Poor

Overcast. High 74°F, low 50°F. Wind 7 mph E. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:31 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:50 PM – 08:50 PM; 06:38 AM – 08:38 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:07 PM – 03:07 PM; 11:33 PM – 12:33 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 41%

Fish Species at Halbert Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Poor
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor
Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

White Crappie

White Crappie

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Halbert Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Water at Lake Halbert is too turbid to support a good largemouth bass or sunfish fishery. However, white crappie and flathead catfish provide significant fisheries.

Cover & Structure

Cover is scarce. Turbid water prevents the growth of submerged vegetation, although some emergent vegetation is present, and very little timber was left when the reservoir was impounded. Riprap along the railroad trestle and pier timbers along the dam provide the best structure.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at Halbert Lake peaks during spring pre-spawn when fish move to shallow flats and points — work Texas-rigged soft plastics, lipless crankbaits, and spinnerbaits for best results. Catfish are productive year-round; cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared stink bait fished on the bottom near structure produces steady action from spring through fall. Target crappie around any available timber or brush piles with small jigs or live minnows — late winter and early spring are prime when fish move shallow to spawn.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.071266, -96.416092

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USGS Site: 08064510

Data sources and access · Lake conditions as JSON

Data Sources

Fishing Reports
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Lake Details
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Water Levels
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