Texas Fishing Reports
Advertise
Menu

180+ Texas Lakes • 7 Regions

Lake Ray Roberts

Prairies & Lakes Region · 33.3554°N, 97.0500°W

Weather and solunar ratings are forecasts, not catch reports. Check the dates below for the latest available observations and forecasts.

Get the weekly outlook for Lake Ray Roberts

Water levels, weather and fishing windows in a free weekly email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Fishing Forecast
Fair— Moderate activity expected
90°F/77°F·20 mph S·Heavy Showers

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

9 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
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p
Major
Minor
Sun
03:29 PM – 05:29 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:17 AM – 05:17 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:07 AM – 12:07 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:09 PM – 09:09 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1013
hPa · Stable
Wind
20
mph S
Clouds
28%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
75%
UV 6 · High
7:32 AM
Sunrise
6:55 PM
Sunset
11:37 AM
Moonrise
08:39 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
94.5%-0.03 ft
Elevation: 631.0 ft
Outflow
26 CFS
Inflow
252 CFS
Conservation Pool
632.5 ft
Flood Pool
640.5 ft

Lake Ray Roberts 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

Heavy Showers. High 90°F, low 77°F. Wind 20 mph S. Rain 0.8 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:29 PM – 05:29 PM; 03:17 AM – 05:17 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:07 AM – 12:07 PM; 08:09 PM – 09:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
28% / 75%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 87°F, low 69°F. Wind 26 mph SSW. Rain 0.02 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:21 PM – 06:21 PM; 04:09 AM – 06:09 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:01 PM – 01:01 PM; 08:52 PM – 09:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
55% / 75%

Poor

Overcast. High 66°F, low 54°F. Wind 27 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1027 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:13 PM – 07:13 PM; 05:01 AM – 07:01 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:51 PM – 01:51 PM; 09:40 PM – 10:40 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
75% / 54%

Poor

Overcast. High 65°F, low 46°F. Wind 15 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:52 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:04 PM – 08:04 PM; 05:52 AM – 07:52 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:34 PM – 02:34 PM; 10:34 PM – 11:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
17% / 49%

Poor

Overcast. High 71°F, low 48°F. Wind 9 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:52 PM – 08:52 PM; 06:40 AM – 08:40 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:13 PM – 03:13 PM; 11:32 PM – 12:32 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
24% / 42%

Fish Species at Lake Ray Roberts

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
White Crappie

White Crappie

Excellent
White Bass

White Bass

Excellent
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Bluegill

Bluegill

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Get the weekly outlook for Lake Ray Roberts

Water levels, weather and fishing windows in a free weekly email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Lake Ray Roberts Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Black bass, catfish, crappie, and sand (white) bass are popular on this lake. There are many good areas to fish for bass. White bass fishing peaks in the spring during the spawning run up tributaries, and again in the summer when bass school in the main pool off the dam and main lake points. Crappie and Catfish provide good fishing year-round.

Cover & Structure

Ray Roberts Lake has approximately 2,000 acres of standing timber, located mostly in the upper reaches of both major arms. Rip-rap can be found along the dam and near bridge crossings. Aquatic vegetation can be found along some shorelines.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing seems to peak in the spring and fall, but most trophy bass are caught in February and March. The bait of choice in cold months is a jig or jig and pig combination fished slowly around deep submerged points. In spring you might want to try a Carolina rigged worm or lizard in shallow water found on the main flats between feeder creeks in the Isle du Bois Creek arm. In early summer, try vertical jigging in the acres of standing timber. In June, big bass can be found at the base of flooded trees in 25 feet of water.

Fishing Regulations

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

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB630.95 ft-0.0394.5%25226
Oct 13Source: TWDB630.96 ft-0.0294.6%-24726
Oct 12Source: TWDB630.99 ft-0.0494.7%-5526
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

More Lakes in Prairies & Lakes

Athens LakeLake AquillaBelton LakeBardwell LakeBenbrook LakeLake ArlingtonBonham State Park LakeAlvarado Park Lake
View all Prairies & Lakes lakes →

Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

33.355392, -97.050011

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

USGS Site: 332138097024101

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
Mapbox