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Sheldon Lake

Gulf Coast Region · 29.8687°N, 95.1715°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
89°F/76°F·14 mph SE·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

2 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
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:22 PM – 05:22 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:10 AM – 05:10 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
10:48 AM – 11:48 AM
Moonrise
Minor
08:11 PM – 09:11 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1016
hPa · Stable
Wind
14
mph SE
Clouds
17%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
73%
UV 6 · High
7:21 AM
Sunrise
6:50 PM
Sunset
11:18 AM
Moonrise
08:41 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% lit

No observed water-level data is available for this lake.

Sheldon 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

Overcast. High 89°F, low 76°F. Wind 14 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:21 AM / 6:50 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:22 PM – 05:22 PM; 03:10 AM – 05:10 AM
Minor solunar periods
10:48 AM – 11:48 AM; 08:11 PM – 09:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
17% / 73%

Fair

Overcast. High 90°F, low 71°F. Wind 11 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:22 AM / 6:49 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:14 PM – 06:14 PM; 04:02 AM – 06:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:42 AM – 12:42 PM; 08:55 PM – 09:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
30% / 69%

Fair

Drizzle. High 86°F, low 71°F. Wind 18 mph N. Rain 0.04 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1019 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:23 AM / 6:48 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:05 PM – 07:05 PM; 04:53 AM – 06:53 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:32 PM – 01:32 PM; 09:44 PM – 10:44 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
14% / 63%

Fair

Overcast. High 73°F, low 58°F. Wind 15 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:23 AM / 6:47 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:56 PM – 07:56 PM; 05:44 AM – 07:44 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:17 PM – 02:17 PM; 10:37 PM – 11:37 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
32% / 33%

Poor

Overcast. High 78°F, low 55°F. Wind 7 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:33 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 6:46 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:44 PM – 08:44 PM; 06:32 AM – 08:32 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:57 PM – 02:57 PM; 11:34 PM – 12:34 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
57% / 37%

Fish Species at Sheldon Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Fair
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good
Sunfish

Sunfish

Fair

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Sheldon Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Sheldon Lake is a 1,230-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 American lotus, arrowhead, cattail, coontail, duckweed, fragrant water lily,.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at Sheldon Lake peaks during spring pre-spawn when fish move to shallow flats and points — work Texas-rigged soft plastics, lipless crankbaits, and spinnerbaits for best results. Catfish are productive year-round; cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared stink bait fished on the bottom near structure produces steady action from spring through fall. Target crappie around any available timber or brush piles with small jigs or live minnows — late winter and early spring are prime when fish move shallow to spawn.

Fishing Regulations

Being located within a state park, Sheldon Lake is regulated as a Community Fishing Lake.

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Gulf Coast

Coordinates:

29.868725, -95.171547

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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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