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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/70°F·7 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).

2 Boat Ramps
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
10:43 AM – 12:43 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
10:55 PM – 12:55 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
04:55 AM – 05:55 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:27 PM – 06:27 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
7
mph NE
Clouds
58%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
54%
UV 5
7:20 AM
Sunrise
6:58 PM
Sunset
05:25 AM
Moonrise
05:57 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.

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 70°F. Wind 7 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
7:20 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:43 AM – 12:43 PM; 10:55 PM – 12:55 AM
Minor solunar periods
04:55 AM – 05:55 AM; 05:27 PM – 06:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
58% / 54%

Excellent

Overcast. High 91°F, low 68°F. Wind 10 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
7:21 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:27 AM – 01:27 PM; 11:39 PM – 01:39 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:57 AM – 06:57 AM; 05:55 PM – 06:55 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
72% / 51%

Excellent

Light Drizzle. High 83°F, low 66°F. Wind 13 mph E. Rain 0.01 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
7:22 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
12:12 PM – 02:12 PM; 12:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:57 AM – 07:57 AM; 06:25 PM – 07:25 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 2% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
91% / 63%

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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