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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
Poor— Challenging conditions
61°F/46°F·23 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).

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 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
12:55 PM – 01:55 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:41 PM – 10:41 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1031
hPa · Rising
Wind
23
mph N
Clouds
87%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
78%
UV 5
7:36 AM
Sunrise
6:55 PM
Sunset
01:25 PM
Moonrise
10:11 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
73.5%
Elevation: 823.0 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.

Poor

Overcast. High 61°F, low 46°F. Wind 23 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 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
87% / 78%

Poor

Partly Cloudy. High 54°F, low 41°F. Wind 11 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1034 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
12% / 80%

Poor

Clear. High 67°F, low 47°F. Wind 10 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1027 hPa · falling
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
0% / 56%

Fair

Partly Cloudy. High 71°F, low 51°F. Wind 11 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:39 AM / 6:51 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:41 PM – 09:41 PM; 07:29 AM – 09:29 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:50 PM – 03:50 PM; 12:32 AM – 01:32 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
5% / 50%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 74°F, low 57°F. Wind 10 mph SSE. Rain 0.02 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:39 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:25 PM – 10:25 PM; 08:13 AM – 10:13 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:20 PM – 04:20 PM; 01:32 AM – 02:32 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
52% / 59%

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 15Source: TWDB822.98 ft--73.5%----
Oct 14Source: TWDB822.90 ft--73.1%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB822.90 ft--73.1%----
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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