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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
Good— Favorable conditions
90°F/68°F·10 mph NE·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. This forecast is over 48 hours old; check the latest weather before travel. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

1 Boat Ramp
No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 3, 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, Oct 8, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
10:46 AM – 12:46 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
10:58 PM – 12:58 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
04:58 AM – 05:58 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:31 PM – 06:31 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
10
mph NE
Clouds
26%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
46%
UV 6 · High
7:24 AM
Sunrise
7:01 PM
Sunset
05:28 AM
Moonrise
06:01 PM
Moonset
Waning Crescent
12% 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.

Good

Overcast. High 90°F, low 68°F. Wind 10 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:46 AM – 12:46 PM; 10:58 PM – 12:58 AM
Minor solunar periods
04:58 AM – 05:58 AM; 05:31 PM – 06:31 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
26% / 46%

Good

Overcast. High 90°F, low 70°F. Wind 12 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:31 AM – 01:31 PM; 11:43 PM – 01:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:00 AM – 07:00 AM; 05:58 PM – 06:58 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
24% / 49%

Excellent

Overcast. High 86°F, low 66°F. Wind 14 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
12:15 PM – 02:15 PM; 12:03 AM – 02:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
07:02 AM – 08:02 AM; 06:27 PM – 07:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 2% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
60% / 54%

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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Map & Directions

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
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lake Details
TPWD Inland Fisheries
Water Levels
TWDB, USACE & USGS where available
Weather
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