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 stained; 58 degrees. The water temperature rose significantly bringing some bass to spawning beds a few weeks earlier than normal. Cast a Texas rigged craw to catch these fish. La

FAIRTPWD ReportFeb 25, 2026· Water: 58°F· Clarity: slightly stained

FAIR. Water slightly stained; 58 degrees. The water temperature rose significantly bringing some bass to spawning beds a few weeks earlier than normal. Cast a Texas rigged craw to catch these fish. Largemouth bass are excellent in shallow water with a bladed jig, or large swimbaits. Crappie are fair on clear crappie jigs. Catfish are slow on live minnows or cut bait. Report by Cal Cameron, Cal's ETX Guide Service.

Map & Directions

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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