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Houston County Lake

Pineywoods Region · 31.4068°N, 95.6019°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/74°F·9 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).

2 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
03:23 PM – 05:23 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:11 AM – 05:11 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:54 AM – 11:54 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:08 PM – 09:08 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1015
hPa · Stable
Wind
9
mph SSE
Clouds
31%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
80%
UV 5
7:24 AM
Sunrise
6:51 PM
Sunset
11:24 AM
Moonrise
08:38 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.

Capacity unavailable
Elevation: 42.4 ft

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

Houston County 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 74°F. Wind 9 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 6:51 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:23 PM – 05:23 PM; 03:11 AM – 05:11 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:54 AM – 11:54 AM; 08:08 PM – 09:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 80%

Fair

Clear. High 87°F, low 68°F. Wind 8 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
7:25 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:15 PM – 06:15 PM; 04:03 AM – 06:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 08:52 PM – 09:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
2% / 73%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 75°F, low 61°F. Wind 19 mph N. Rain 0.02 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:07 PM – 07:07 PM; 04:55 AM – 06:55 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:38 PM – 01:38 PM; 09:41 PM – 10:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
34% / 57%

Poor

Overcast. High 70°F, low 50°F. Wind 15 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1028 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:58 PM – 07:58 PM; 05:46 AM – 07:46 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:23 PM – 02:23 PM; 10:35 PM – 11:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
17% / 42%

Poor

Overcast. High 77°F, low 49°F. Wind 6 mph E. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:27 AM / 6:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:46 PM – 08:46 PM; 06:34 AM – 08:34 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:02 PM – 03:02 PM; 11:31 PM – 12:31 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
44% / 41%

Fish Species at Houston County Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Spotted Bass

Spotted Bass

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
White Bass

White Bass

Poor
Sunfish

Sunfish

Excellent
Redear Sunfish

Redear Sunfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Houston County Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Houston County Lake has the potential to produce large trophy largemouth bass as well as large redear sunfish. The lake also has a substantial population of spotted bass.

Cover & Structure

The lake has abundant standing timber in the upper end. Some native emergent and submergent vegetation is also present. In 2018, TPWD staff added fish habitat structures to this reservoir.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at Houston County 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. 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. White bass form aggressive surface-feeding schools in fall chasing shad into shallow coves — silver spoons, small white grubs, and inline spinners all produce when fish are busting the surface.

Fishing Regulations

Houston County Lake has special regulations on some fishes. Check current TPWD regulations before your trip.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Jul 22Source: Not provided42.44 ft----%----
Jul 21Source: Not provided260.19 ft--100.0%----
Data sources for displayed records: Not provided

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Pineywoods

Coordinates:

31.406845, -95.601898

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USGS Site: 08072000

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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Maps
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