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Lake Mackenzie

Panhandle Plains Region · 34.5453°N, 101.4382°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
73°F/65°F·15 mph SE·Heavy Showers

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).

1 Boat Ramp
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
03:48 PM – 05:48 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:36 AM – 05:36 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:28 AM – 12:28 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:24 PM – 09:24 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1010
hPa · Rising
Wind
15
mph SE
Clouds
79%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
91%
UV 4
7:50 AM
Sunrise
7:12 PM
Sunset
11:58 AM
Moonrise
08:54 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
10.8%
Elevation: 3018.4 ft

Lake Mackenzie 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

Heavy Showers. High 73°F, low 65°F. Wind 15 mph SE. Rain 1.85 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1010 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:50 AM / 7:12 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:48 PM – 05:48 PM; 03:36 AM – 05:36 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:28 AM – 12:28 PM; 08:24 PM – 09:24 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
79% / 91%

Poor

Fog. High 66°F, low 56°F. Wind 26 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:51 AM / 7:11 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:39 PM – 06:39 PM; 04:27 AM – 06:27 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:23 PM – 01:23 PM; 09:06 PM – 10:06 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
94% / 80%

Fair

Overcast. High 59°F, low 48°F. Wind 25 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:52 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:31 PM – 07:31 PM; 05:19 AM – 07:19 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:13 PM – 02:13 PM; 09:54 PM – 10:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
87% / 44%

Poor

Overcast. High 61°F, low 40°F. Wind 10 mph S. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:53 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:22 PM – 08:22 PM; 06:10 AM – 08:10 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:56 PM – 02:56 PM; 10:48 PM – 11:48 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
9% / 48%

Poor

Light Drizzle. High 68°F, low 46°F. Wind 18 mph SSW. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:53 AM / 7:07 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:10 PM – 09:10 PM; 06:58 AM – 08:58 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:34 PM – 03:34 PM; 11:46 PM – 12:46 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
70% / 50%

Fish Species at Lake Mackenzie

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Mackenzie Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass are the most popular species in the reservoir. Most of the bass in the reservoir will be around 2-4 pounds with an occasional larger fish. Crappie are abundant in Mackenzie Reservoir.

Cover & Structure

The reservoir was constructed in a steep canyon off the Caprock and therefore has very steep rocky sides. Most of the cover is rock and boulder with some areas of flooded timber in the coves. The steep sides of the canyon provide lots of protection, so the lake is a great place to fish on windy days.

Tips & Tactics

This reservoir typically has very low fishing pressure, so if you like fishing without the crowds, this may be your place. Fish the open lake and around the islands for hybrid striped bass with either live bait or baits that imitate shad. Four-inch white plastic worms can also be successful baits if fished on a leader 2-4 feet past the weight. Largemouth bass can be caught on a wide variety of baits depending on season and water conditions. The best season for bass fishing is spring when water temperatures reach about 55-60 degrees.

Fishing Regulations

All species at Lake Mackenzie are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB3018.43 ft--10.8%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB3018.44 ft--10.8%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB3018.46 ft--10.8%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

34.545341, -101.438225

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USGS Site: 07298100

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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