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J.B. Thomas Lake

Panhandle Plains Region · 32.5932°N, 101.1382°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/72°F·25 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).

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:46 PM – 05:46 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:34 AM – 05:34 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:21 AM – 12:21 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:28 PM – 09:28 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1009
hPa · Rising
Wind
25
mph S
Clouds
65%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
66%
UV 4
7:47 AM
Sunrise
7:12 PM
Sunset
11:51 AM
Moonrise
08:58 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
19.2%
Elevation: 2225.6 ft

J.B. Thomas 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 72°F. Wind 25 mph S. Rain 0.03 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1009 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:47 AM / 7:12 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:46 PM – 05:46 PM; 03:34 AM – 05:34 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:21 AM – 12:21 PM; 08:28 PM – 09:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
65% / 66%

Poor

Showers. High 80°F, low 66°F. Wind 28 mph NE. Rain 0.42 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:48 AM / 7:11 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:38 PM – 06:38 PM; 04:26 AM – 06:26 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:16 PM – 01:16 PM; 09:11 PM – 10:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
96% / 78%

Poor

Overcast. High 65°F, low 52°F. Wind 29 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:49 AM / 7:10 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM; 05:18 AM – 07:18 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:06 PM – 02:06 PM; 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 44%

Poor

Overcast. High 61°F, low 45°F. Wind 13 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:50 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:21 PM – 08:21 PM; 06:09 AM – 08:09 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:49 PM – 02:49 PM; 10:53 PM – 11:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
29% / 48%

Poor

Overcast. High 71°F, low 49°F. Wind 14 mph S. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:50 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:09 PM – 09:09 PM; 06:57 AM – 08:57 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:27 PM – 03:27 PM; 11:50 PM – 12:50 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
57% / 47%

Fish Species at J.B. Thomas Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Fair
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor
Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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J.B. Thomas Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

J.B. Thomas Lake is a 7,282-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and more. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.

Cover & Structure

Cover and structure are limited due to very low water levels. Most structure is limited to rock outcrops in the lower reservoir. Be cautious when navigating the reservoir.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at J.B. Thomas 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.

Fishing Regulations

All species at J.B. Thomas Lake are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB2225.55 ft--19.2%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB2225.58 ft--19.3%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB2225.60 ft--19.3%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.593166, -101.138176

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USGS Site: 08118000

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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