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Meridian State Park Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 31.8869°N, 97.7002°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
68°F/50°F·28 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).

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:16 PM – 07:16 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:04 AM – 07:04 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:49 PM – 01:49 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:48 PM – 10:48 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1028
hPa · Rising
Wind
28
mph N
Clouds
99%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
70%
UV 6 · High
7:34 AM
Sunrise
6:57 PM
Sunset
01:19 PM
Moonrise
10:18 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% lit

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

Meridian State Park 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 68°F, low 50°F. Wind 28 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1028 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:16 PM – 07:16 PM; 05:04 AM – 07:04 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:49 PM – 01:49 PM; 09:48 PM – 10:48 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
99% / 70%

Poor

Overcast. High 60°F, low 43°F. Wind 19 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:06 PM – 08:06 PM; 05:54 AM – 07:54 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:33 PM – 02:33 PM; 10:41 PM – 11:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
26% / 65%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 47°F. Wind 8 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1027 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:36 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:55 PM – 08:55 PM; 06:43 AM – 08:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:12 PM – 03:12 PM; 11:38 PM – 12:38 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
11% / 49%

Fair

Clear. High 74°F, low 50°F. Wind 9 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:41 PM – 09:41 PM; 07:29 AM – 09:29 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:46 PM – 03:46 PM; 12:36 AM – 01:36 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
0% / 49%

Fair

Clear. High 77°F, low 57°F. Wind 10 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:52 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:25 PM – 10:25 PM; 08:13 AM – 10:13 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:17 PM – 04:17 PM; 01:35 AM – 02:35 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
1% / 52%

Fish Species at Meridian State Park Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Meridian State Park Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Meridian State Park Lake offers solid fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish.

Cover & Structure

Meridian State Park Lake offers a mix of natural and man-made structure. Creek channels, brush piles, and rocky areas all hold fish depending on the season.

Tips & Tactics

For largemouth bass, work Texas-rigged soft plastics along any available cover in the morning, and switch to deeper crankbaits as the sun gets high. Channel cats are reliable on punch bait or cut shad drifted along flats and channel bends.

Fishing Regulations

All species at Meridian State Park Lake are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

31.886884, -97.700216

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Data sources and access · Lake conditions as JSON

Data Sources

Fishing Reports
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Water Levels
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