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Jacksonville Lake

Pineywoods Region · 31.9085°N, 95.3100°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/76°F·11 mph S·Light Drizzle

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).

3 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
03:22 PM – 05:22 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:10 AM – 05:10 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:55 AM – 11:55 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:05 PM – 09:05 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1015
hPa · Stable
Wind
11
mph S
Clouds
35%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
78%
UV 6 · High
7:23 AM
Sunrise
6:49 PM
Sunset
11:25 AM
Moonrise
08:35 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.

TWDB
96.1%
Elevation: 421.1 ft

Jacksonville 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 90°F, low 76°F. Wind 11 mph S. Rain 0.03 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:23 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:22 PM – 05:22 PM; 03:10 AM – 05:10 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:55 AM – 11:55 AM; 08:05 PM – 09:05 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
35% / 78%

Fair

Mostly Clear. High 87°F, low 69°F. Wind 10 mph SSW. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 6:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:14 PM – 06:14 PM; 04:02 AM – 06:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 08:49 PM – 09:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
4% / 69%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 75°F, low 59°F. Wind 20 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:06 PM – 07:06 PM; 04:54 AM – 06:54 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:39 PM – 01:39 PM; 09:38 PM – 10:38 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 55%

Poor

Overcast. High 68°F, low 47°F. Wind 16 mph NE. 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 / 6:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:56 PM – 07:56 PM; 05:44 AM – 07:44 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:23 PM – 02:23 PM; 10:32 PM – 11:32 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
29% / 45%

Poor

Overcast. High 75°F, low 47°F. Wind 7 mph E. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:45 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:45 PM – 08:45 PM; 06:33 AM – 08:33 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:02 PM – 03:02 PM; 11:29 PM – 12:29 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
29% / 44%

Fish Species at Jacksonville Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Spotted Bass

Spotted Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Poor
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Jacksonville Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Jacksonville can be a difficult lake to fish, but it has produced largemouth bass in excess of 15 pounds. Spotted bass are also present in this lake. Crappie are not particularly abundant but are usually well above the 10-inch minimum length. The catfish population is limited by largemouth bass predation and catch rates can be low.

Cover & Structure

Although hydrilla was a problem in the past, the City of Jacksonville has enacted an integrated management plan using chemical, biological, and environmental intervention to combat the problem. The topography of Lake Jacksonville is steeper than most East Texas lakes and features abundant iron ore rock substrate on points and riprap along the dam. Angling success is best on deep structure, brush piles, and around lighted piers.

Tips & Tactics

fishermen need to find deep structure to catch many fish. Look for largemouth bass along the face of the dam and around patches of native vegetation in Cat Creek and Byrd Branch. Dropoffs along the island across from the marina can also be productive.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB421.12 ft--96.1%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB421.13 ft--96.1%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB421.16 ft--96.2%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Pineywoods

Coordinates:

31.908503, -95.309952

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

USGS Site: 08032200

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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