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Hords Creek Lake

Panhandle Plains Region · 31.8329°N, 99.5609°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
Poor— Challenging conditions
58°F/46°F·27 mph NNE·Light Rain

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

5 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 Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:23 PM – 07:23 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:11 AM – 07:11 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:57 PM – 01:57 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:56 PM – 10:56 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1030
hPa · Rising
Wind
27
mph NNE
Clouds
98%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
76%
UV 6 · High
7:42 AM
Sunrise
7:04 PM
Sunset
01:27 PM
Moonrise
10:26 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% 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
44.6%-0.02 ft
Elevation: 1888.1 ft
Outflow
0 CFS
Inflow
2 CFS
Conservation Pool
1900.0 ft
Flood Pool
1920.0 ft

Hords Creek 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.

Poor

Light Rain. High 58°F, low 46°F. Wind 27 mph NNE. Rain 0.1 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:42 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:23 PM – 07:23 PM; 05:11 AM – 07:11 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:57 PM – 01:57 PM; 09:56 PM – 10:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
98% / 76%

Fair

Overcast. High 54°F, low 39°F. Wind 16 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1032 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:43 AM / 7:03 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:14 PM – 08:14 PM; 06:02 AM – 08:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:40 PM – 02:40 PM; 10:49 PM – 11:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
67% / 76%

Fair

Overcast. High 66°F, low 46°F. Wind 10 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:43 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:02 PM – 09:02 PM; 06:50 AM – 08:50 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:20 PM – 03:20 PM; 11:46 PM – 12:46 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
26% / 52%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 72°F, low 51°F. Wind 12 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:44 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:49 PM – 09:49 PM; 07:37 AM – 09:37 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:54 PM – 03:54 PM; 12:44 AM – 01:44 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
10% / 52%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 73°F, low 57°F. Wind 13 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:45 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:33 PM – 10:33 PM; 08:21 AM – 10:21 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:24 PM – 04:24 PM; 01:42 AM – 02:42 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
56% / 63%

Fish Species at Hords Creek Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Hords Creek Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

The reservoir is known for its largemouth bass fishing, but populations of flathead catfish and sunfish should not be overlooked. Florida largemouth bass were introduced in 1986.

Cover & Structure

A variety of cover and structure is scattered throughout the reservoir including some aquatic vegetation, dead submerged brush, black willow trees, rocky ledges and points, a rip-rap dam, and several well-defined creek channels. When the reservoir is low, fishing cover is primarily restricted to rocky structure and some brush. Man-made structures have been used to create artificial fish habitat in this reservoir.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing is often very good, especially in the spring. Jigs and crankbaits are good in the early spring and late winter. As water warms, suspending jerkbaits and floating worms, buzzbaits, and spinnerbaits become productive. Trotlines baited along creek channels and steep, rocky banks are effective for flathead catfish. For kids seeking sunfish, small pieces of night crawlers and mealworms fished with number 6 cricket hooks under a cork or on the bottom can be a lot of fun.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 15Source: TWDB1888.09 ft-0.0244.6%20
Oct 14Source: TWDB1888.10 ft-0.0144.6%10
Oct 13Source: TWDB1888.12 ft-0.0244.7%20
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

31.832924, -99.560905

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USGS Site: 08141000

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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