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Houston Lake

Gulf Coast Region · 29.9163°N, 95.1413°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
91°F/74°F·11 mph E·Light Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:31 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).

3 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
10:41 AM – 12:41 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
10:53 PM – 12:53 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
04:53 AM – 05:53 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:25 PM – 06:25 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1013
hPa · Stable
Wind
11
mph E
Clouds
39%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
61%
UV 7 · High
7:18 AM
Sunrise
6:57 PM
Sunset
05:23 AM
Moonrise
05:55 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.

TWDB
100.0%
Elevation: 42.5 ft

Houston 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

Light Drizzle. High 91°F, low 74°F. Wind 11 mph E. Rain 0.01 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:18 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:41 AM – 12:41 PM; 10:53 PM – 12:53 AM
Minor solunar periods
04:53 AM – 05:53 AM; 05:25 PM – 06:25 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
39% / 61%

Excellent

Overcast. High 89°F, low 70°F. Wind 14 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:18 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:26 AM – 01:26 PM; 11:38 PM – 01:38 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:54 AM – 06:54 AM; 05:54 PM – 06:54 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
54% / 58%

Excellent

Light Drizzle. High 81°F, low 68°F. Wind 13 mph NE. Rain 0.03 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:19 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
12:10 PM – 02:10 PM; 11:58 PM – 01:58 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:54 AM – 07:54 AM; 06:25 PM – 07:25 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 2% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
84% / 74%

Fish Species at Houston Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
White Bass

White Bass

Good
Sunfish

Sunfish

Fair
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Bluegill

Bluegill

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Houston Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are fair in areas where habitat can be found. Blue catfish are the dominant fish and are good in most areas of the reservoir particularly along the channels of the east and west forks of the San Jacinto River. White bass catches can be good during the spring spawning run up in the east and west forks.

Cover & Structure

Very little cover and structural habitat exists in this reservoir except in the upper areas in the west and east forks of the San Jacinto River. Various flooded terrestrial.

Tips & Tactics

Jigs and spoons are productive for white bass in the spring up in the river channels. Stink baits and live shad work for catfish along channels with trotlines or rod and reel.

Fishing Regulations

A city ordinance prohibits bow fishing on Lake Houston.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 8Source: TWDB42.55 ft--100.0%----
Oct 7Source: TWDB42.54 ft--100.0%----
Oct 6Source: TWDB42.44 ft--100.0%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Gulf Coast

Coordinates:

29.916332, -95.141319

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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
Open-Meteo
Maps
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