What is the current water level at Pinkston Lake?

Check the Pinkston Lake page for current water level data from USGS.

Where is Pinkston Lake located?

Pinkston Lake is located in the Pineywoods region of Texas. Coordinates: 30.7313, -98.3850

What fish species can I catch at Pinkston Lake?

Pinkston Lake is a Texas freshwater lake where anglers commonly catch largemouth bass, catfish (blue, channel, and flathead), crappie, and white bass. Check the latest fishing report for current species activity.

Pinkston Lake Fishing Report - Conditions, Water Levels & Weather

Q: What are the current fishing conditions at Pinkston Lake?

Fishing conditions at Pinkston Lake are currently rated FAIR. FAIR. Water slightly stain; 53 degrees. The bite is consistent. Largemouth bass are good suspending jerkbaits or small swimbaits in shallow water. Crappie are good on deep brush piles with white and c

This Week's Fishing Report

Week of January 14, 2026

FAIR. Water slightly stain; 53 degrees. The bite is consistent. Largemouth bass are good suspending jerkbaits or small swimbaits in shallow water. Crappie are good on deep brush piles with white and clear crappie jigs. Catfish are fair on stink bait. Report by Cal Cameron, Cal's ETX Guide Service.

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Lake Information

Region: Pineywoods

Coordinates:

30.731293, -98.385025

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Data Sources

Fishing Reports

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Water Levels

USGS Water Services

Weather

Open-Meteo

Maps

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