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Nocona Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 33.8826°N, 97.6528°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
90°F/71°F·19 mph SSE·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).

3 Boat Ramps
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
03:32 PM – 05:32 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:20 AM – 05:20 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:11 AM – 12:11 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:10 PM – 09:10 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1012
hPa · Rising
Wind
19
mph SSE
Clouds
31%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
77%
UV 6 · High
7:35 AM
Sunrise
6:57 PM
Sunset
11:41 AM
Moonrise
08:40 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
73.1%
Elevation: 822.9 ft

Nocona 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

Overcast. High 90°F, low 71°F. Wind 19 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1012 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:32 PM – 05:32 PM; 03:20 AM – 05:20 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:11 AM – 12:11 PM; 08:10 PM – 09:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 77%

Poor

Heavy Showers. High 82°F, low 63°F. Wind 23 mph WSW. Rain 1.9 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:24 PM – 06:24 PM; 04:12 AM – 06:12 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:06 PM – 01:06 PM; 08:52 PM – 09:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
85% / 90%

Poor

Light Rain. High 62°F, low 53°F. Wind 23 mph NNE. Rain 0.17 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:36 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:16 PM – 07:16 PM; 05:04 AM – 07:04 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:55 PM – 01:55 PM; 09:41 PM – 10:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
95% / 57%

Fair

Overcast. High 62°F, low 44°F. Wind 11 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:06 PM – 08:06 PM; 05:54 AM – 07:54 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:38 PM – 02:38 PM; 10:35 PM – 11:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
40% / 56%

Poor

Overcast. High 70°F, low 48°F. Wind 11 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 6:52 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:55 PM – 08:55 PM; 06:43 AM – 08:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:17 PM – 03:17 PM; 11:33 PM – 12:33 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
48% / 47%

Fish Species at Nocona Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Excellent
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Nocona Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Nocona Lake is a 1,362-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie and more. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.

Cover & Structure

There is standing timber uplake and in Farmers Creek. Shoreline vegetation can be found in some areas and there are many boat houses on the lake. These features furnish excellent cover for fish.

Tips & Tactics

Nocona is a big largemouth bass lake. Bass can be caught year-round. Spring fish are normally shallow, building nests in the cattails or under boat docks. Tube baits fished slowly can land a big bass. When fishing spawning beds, remember catch and release.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB822.90 ft--73.1%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB822.90 ft--73.1%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB822.92 ft--73.2%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

33.882599, -97.652802

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

USGS Site: 07315600

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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