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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
78°F/61°F·19 mph N·Heavy Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 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 Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:05 PM – 07:05 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
04:53 AM – 06:53 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:32 PM – 01:32 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:44 PM – 10:44 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1022
hPa · Rising
Wind
19
mph N
Clouds
38%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
63%
UV 6 · High
7:23 AM
Sunrise
6:48 PM
Sunset
01:02 PM
Moonrise
10:14 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% 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

Heavy Drizzle. High 78°F, low 61°F. Wind 19 mph N. Rain 0.04 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 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
38% / 63%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 52°F. Wind 16 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 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
24% / 50%

Fair

Overcast. High 74°F, low 52°F. Wind 8 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · falling
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
44% / 42%

Fair

Overcast. High 79°F, low 59°F. Wind 11 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:45 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:31 PM – 09:31 PM; 07:19 AM – 09:19 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:31 PM – 03:31 PM; 12:31 AM – 01:31 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
86% / 46%

Fair

Overcast. High 80°F, low 60°F. Wind 10 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:44 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:15 PM – 10:15 PM; 08:03 AM – 10:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:04 PM – 04:04 PM; 01:28 AM – 02:28 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
43% / 55%

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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