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Mineral Wells Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 32.8168°N, 98.0420°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
Fair— Moderate activity expected
91°F/76°F·19 mph S·Mostly Clear

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:35 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:34 PM – 05:34 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:22 AM – 05:22 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:09 AM – 12:09 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1012
hPa · Rising
Wind
19
mph S
Clouds
14%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
70%
UV 6 · High
7:35 AM
Sunrise
7:00 PM
Sunset
11:39 AM
Moonrise
08:44 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
84.6%
Elevation: 861.2 ft

Mineral Wells 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.

Fair

Mostly Clear. High 91°F, low 76°F. Wind 19 mph S. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:35 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1012 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:34 PM – 05:34 PM; 03:22 AM – 05:22 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:09 AM – 12:09 PM; 08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
14% / 70%

Poor

Heavy Rain. High 86°F, low 70°F. Wind 23 mph S. Rain 1.95 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:35 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:36 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:25 PM – 06:25 PM; 04:13 AM – 06:13 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:04 PM – 01:04 PM; 08:57 PM – 09:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
65% / 77%

Fair

Light Showers. High 64°F, low 54°F. Wind 26 mph N. Rain 0.19 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:35 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1027 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:17 PM – 07:17 PM; 05:05 AM – 07:05 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:53 PM – 01:53 PM; 09:46 PM – 10:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
79% / 58%

Fair

Overcast. High 64°F, low 46°F. Wind 14 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:35 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:08 PM – 08:08 PM; 05:56 AM – 07:56 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:37 PM – 02:37 PM; 10:40 PM – 11:40 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
29% / 50%

Poor

Overcast. High 72°F, low 50°F. Wind 10 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:35 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:56 PM – 08:56 PM; 06:44 AM – 08:44 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:16 PM – 03:16 PM; 11:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
30% / 42%

Fish Species at Mineral Wells Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Excellent
Sunfish

Sunfish

Excellent
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Mineral Wells Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Mineral Wells Lake is a 440-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie and more. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.

Cover & Structure

TPWD installed "crappie condos" in 2015 with funding from the largemouth bass conservation license plate. These structures can be found near the fishing piers. Anglers may also find submerged brush piles along the dam, isolated submerged brush piles, water willow and submerged boulders along the shoreline, and some standing timber in the upper end.

Tips & Tactics

Fish the edge of the water willow and dam with spinner baits in the spring for largemouth bass. Later on in the summer and into fall go to worms and crankbaits for bass. Crappie fishing is best in the winter and early spring. In the winter they are deep in schools near cover. In the spring they move into the shallow shoreline to spawn.

Fishing Regulations

Mineral Wells Lake has special regulations. See the regulations for Mineral Wells Lake. Check current TPWD regulations before your trip.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB861.18 ft--84.6%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB861.19 ft--84.6%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB861.20 ft--84.7%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.816795, -98.041985

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USGS Site: 08090700

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
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