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Lake McClellan

Panhandle Plains Region · 32.6718°N, 94.8669°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
92°F/75°F·11 mph S·Overcast

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
03:20 PM – 05:20 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:08 AM – 05:08 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:55 AM – 11:55 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:01 PM – 09:01 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1015
hPa · Stable
Wind
11
mph S
Clouds
40%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
72%
UV 4
7:22 AM
Sunrise
6:47 PM
Sunset
11:25 AM
Moonrise
08:31 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% lit

No observed water-level data is available for this lake.

Lake McClellan 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

Overcast. High 92°F, low 75°F. Wind 11 mph S. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:22 AM / 6:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:20 PM – 05:20 PM; 03:08 AM – 05:08 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:55 AM – 11:55 AM; 08:01 PM – 09:01 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
40% / 72%

Fair

Clear. High 91°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
7:23 AM / 6:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:12 PM – 06:12 PM; 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM; 08:45 PM – 09:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
1% / 60%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 76°F, low 57°F. Wind 18 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 6:45 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:04 PM – 07:04 PM; 04:52 AM – 06:52 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:39 PM – 01:39 PM; 09:34 PM – 10:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
40% / 51%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 46°F. Wind 11 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:44 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:55 PM – 07:55 PM; 05:43 AM – 07:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:23 PM – 02:23 PM; 10:28 PM – 11:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
25% / 46%

Poor

Mostly Clear. High 75°F, low 46°F. Wind 7 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:42 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:43 PM – 08:43 PM; 06:31 AM – 08:31 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:03 PM – 03:03 PM; 11:25 PM – 12:25 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
4% / 45%

Fish Species at Lake McClellan

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Poor
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Poor
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Poor
White Crappie

White Crappie

Poor
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake McClellan Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

McClellan Reservoir has been severely affected by drought and has gone dry three times since 2000. The reservoir has refilled to approximately 1/2 capacity and has been restocked to begin rebuilding the population.

Cover & Structure

This reservoir has limited cover and structure. The bottom is primarily sandy clay with some areas of gravel. The upper reservoir has some larger areas of aquatic vegetation.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at Lake McClellan 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. Catfish are productive year-round; cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared stink bait fished on the bottom near structure produces steady action from spring through fall. Target crappie around any available timber or brush piles with small jigs or live minnows — late winter and early spring are prime when fish move shallow to spawn.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.671806, -94.866880

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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
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