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Medina Lake

Hill Country Region · 29.5402°N, 98.9339°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
76°F/52°F·25 mph N·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 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 Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:21 PM – 07:21 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:09 AM – 07:09 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:47 PM – 01:47 PM
Moonrise
Minor
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1025
hPa · Rising
Wind
25
mph N
Clouds
93%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
63%
UV 5
7:38 AM
Sunrise
7:04 PM
Sunset
01:17 PM
Moonrise
10:30 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
28.5%
Elevation: 1020.5 ft

Medina 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

Overcast. High 76°F, low 52°F. Wind 25 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:21 PM – 07:21 PM; 05:09 AM – 07:09 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:47 PM – 01:47 PM; 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
93% / 63%

Fair

Overcast. High 62°F, low 45°F. Wind 17 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 7:03 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:11 PM – 08:11 PM; 05:59 AM – 07:59 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:31 PM – 02:31 PM; 10:53 PM – 11:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
77% / 57%

Fair

Overcast. High 73°F, low 50°F. Wind 8 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:39 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM; 06:48 AM – 08:48 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:12 PM – 03:12 PM; 11:49 PM – 12:49 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
57% / 41%

Fair

Overcast. High 79°F, low 55°F. Wind 9 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:46 PM – 09:46 PM; 07:34 AM – 09:34 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:47 PM – 03:47 PM; 12:46 AM – 01:46 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
49% / 50%

Fair

Overcast. High 76°F, low 62°F. Wind 11 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1020 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:30 PM – 10:30 PM; 08:18 AM – 10:18 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:19 PM – 04:19 PM; 01:44 AM – 02:44 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
85% / 65%

Fish Species at Medina Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Poor
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Good
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Medina Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Largemouth bass are always a favorite of many anglers. Smallmouth bass can be found around rocky outcrops. The hybrid striped bass population is currently very good in the reservoir, with many keeper-sized fish ready to strike. Quality white bass are present in small numbers and can be caught using small spoons or shad imitating jigs off open water points.

Cover & Structure

Medina Lake spans approximately 5,426 acres with depths reaching 152 feet near the dam. Key structural features include main lake points, submerged creek channels, shoreline timber, and riprap along the dam — all reliable spots to locate fish year-round. Sparse.

Tips & Tactics

For largemouth bass, try fishing deep drop-offs near points in the warmer months using jigs or shad imitating lures. Smallmouth bass can be found around rocky outcrops using crawfish-colored crankbaits and jigs. Hybrid striped bass have been concentrating around open water points and humps and in deep water near the dam. Troll spoons or rattle traps in deep water with down-riggers or use chicken liver for bait. White bass can be caught using small spoons or shad imitating jigs off open water points.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 15Source: TWDB1020.49 ft--28.5%----
Oct 14Source: TWDB1020.53 ft--28.6%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB1020.56 ft--28.6%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Hill Country

Coordinates:

29.540230, -98.933922

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USGS Site: 293355098560601

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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