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Joe Pool Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 32.6435°N, 97.0011°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
Poor— Challenging conditions
69°F/49°F·24 mph N·Heavy Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

6 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 Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:13 PM – 07:13 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:01 AM – 07:01 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:48 PM – 01:48 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:43 PM – 10:43 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1029
hPa · Rising
Wind
24
mph N
Clouds
95%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
65%
UV 6 · High
7:32 AM
Sunrise
6:53 PM
Sunset
01:18 PM
Moonrise
10:13 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% 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
92.3%
Elevation: 520.2 ft

Joe Pool 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.

Poor

Heavy Drizzle. High 69°F, low 49°F. Wind 24 mph N. Rain 0.04 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:13 PM – 07:13 PM; 05:01 AM – 07:01 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:48 PM – 01:48 PM; 09:43 PM – 10:43 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
95% / 65%

Poor

Overcast. High 63°F, low 45°F. Wind 14 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:52 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:03 PM – 08:03 PM; 05:51 AM – 07:51 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:32 PM – 02:32 PM; 10:36 PM – 11:36 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
10% / 62%

Poor

Overcast. High 71°F, low 53°F. Wind 8 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1027 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:51 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:52 PM – 08:52 PM; 06:40 AM – 08:40 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:11 PM – 03:11 PM; 11:34 PM – 12:34 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
14% / 43%

Fair

Partly Cloudy. High 76°F, low 55°F. Wind 9 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:38 PM – 09:38 PM; 07:26 AM – 09:26 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:45 PM – 03:45 PM; 12:32 AM – 01:32 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
4% / 43%

Fair

Clear. High 78°F, low 59°F. Wind 9 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:23 PM – 10:23 PM; 08:11 AM – 10:11 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:16 PM – 04:16 PM; 01:31 AM – 02:31 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
2% / 45%

Fish Species at Joe Pool Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
White Bass

White Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

White Crappie

White Crappie

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Joe Pool Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass are the most popular sport fish in the reservoir. The slot length limit is designed to encourage harvest of the smaller bass. White bass, white crappie and channel catfish are also popular with anglers.

Cover & Structure

The upper third of both arms of Joe Pool Lake is covered with the timber that was left in the lake when it filled. The lower end was cleared, but several large marked brush piles were constructed prior to filling. Numerous flooded stock ponds, bridges, road beds, and other features were left as structure when the lake was built.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass are often found associated with hydrilla, pondweed, and underwater structural features. Crappie fishing is good under the bridges that cross the two arms of the lake and white bass school in the lower portion of the lake. Find channel catfish near the creek channels.

Fishing Regulations

Joe Pool 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 16Source: TWDB520.21 ft--92.3%----
Oct 15Source: TWDB520.25 ft-0.0192.5%6516
Oct 14Source: TWDB520.27 ft-0.0292.5%3116
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.643467, -97.001114

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USGS Site: 08049800

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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