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Palo Pinto Lake

Panhandle Plains Region · 32.6476°N, 98.2692°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
79°F/52°F·16 mph WSW·Mostly Clear

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

3 Boat Ramps
No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 31, 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 Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
08:33 AM – 10:33 AM
Moon Overhead
Major
08:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Moon Underfoot
Major
02:55 AM – 03:55 AM
Moonrise
Minor
03:06 PM – 04:06 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1013
hPa · Rising
Wind
16
mph WSW
Clouds
4%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
66%
UV 5
6:54 AM
Sunrise
5:38 PM
Sunset
03:25 AM
Moonrise
03:36 PM
Moonset
Waning Crescent
25% 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
72.7%
Elevation: 863.5 ft

Palo Pinto 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 79°F, low 52°F. Wind 16 mph WSW. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
6:54 AM / 5:38 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:33 AM – 10:33 AM; 08:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Minor solunar periods
02:55 AM – 03:55 AM; 03:06 PM – 04:06 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 25% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
4% / 66%

Good

Overcast. High 66°F, low 51°F. Wind 15 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
6:55 AM / 5:38 PM Central
Major solunar periods
09:17 AM – 11:17 AM; 09:29 PM – 11:29 PM
Minor solunar periods
03:58 AM – 04:58 AM; 03:35 PM – 04:35 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 16% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
82% / 73%

Good

Drizzle. High 63°F, low 54°F. Wind 8 mph NNE. Rain 0.06 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
6:56 AM / 5:37 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:02 AM – 12:02 PM; 10:14 PM – 12:14 AM
Minor solunar periods
04:59 AM – 05:59 AM; 04:04 PM – 05:04 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 9% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 68%

Good

Overcast. High 69°F, low 55°F. Wind 6 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
6:56 AM / 5:36 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 10:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:01 AM – 07:01 AM; 04:37 PM – 05:37 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 4% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 58%

Excellent

Overcast. High 71°F, low 55°F. Wind 8 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 AM CST.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
6:57 AM / 5:35 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:37 AM – 01:37 PM; 11:25 PM – 01:25 AM
Minor solunar periods
07:01 AM – 08:01 AM; 05:13 PM – 06:13 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 1% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
82% / 55%

Fish Species at Palo Pinto Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
White Bass

White Bass

Poor
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Poor

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Palo Pinto Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Palo Pinto Lake is a 2,399-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie and more. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.

Cover & Structure

Aquatic vegetation includes Some standing bulrushes.

Tips & Tactics

Fish rocky points throughout the lake, lighted boat docks at night. There is a peak-demand power plant located on this reservoir, which will raise water temperatures when it's operating but does not provide consistent winter fishing.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Nov 4Source: TWDB863.52 ft--72.7%----
Nov 3Source: TWDB863.54 ft--72.9%----
Nov 2Source: TWDB863.54 ft--72.9%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.647629, -98.269211

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

USGS Site: 08090300

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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