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Lake Stamford

Panhandle Plains Region · 33.0626°N, 99.5795°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
Good— Favorable conditions
91°F/72°F·19 mph S·Light Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

5 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
03:40 PM – 05:40 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:28 AM – 05:28 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:16 AM – 12:16 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:20 PM – 09:20 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1011
hPa · Rising
Wind
19
mph S
Clouds
19%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
67%
UV 6 · High
7:42 AM
Sunrise
7:06 PM
Sunset
11:46 AM
Moonrise
08:50 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
61.2%
Elevation: 1412.4 ft

Lake Stamford 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.

Good

Light Drizzle. High 91°F, low 72°F. Wind 19 mph S. Rain 0.02 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1011 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:42 AM / 7:06 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:40 PM – 05:40 PM; 03:28 AM – 05:28 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:16 AM – 12:16 PM; 08:20 PM – 09:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
19% / 67%

Poor

Showers. High 81°F, low 64°F. Wind 24 mph ESE. Rain 1.23 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:42 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:32 PM – 06:32 PM; 04:20 AM – 06:20 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:11 PM – 01:11 PM; 09:03 PM – 10:03 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 88%

Poor

Drizzle. High 63°F, low 53°F. Wind 24 mph NNE. Rain 0.06 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:43 AM / 7:03 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:24 PM – 07:24 PM; 05:12 AM – 07:12 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:01 PM – 02:01 PM; 09:52 PM – 10:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
97% / 51%

Poor

Overcast. High 61°F, low 46°F. Wind 13 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:44 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:14 PM – 08:14 PM; 06:02 AM – 08:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:44 PM – 02:44 PM; 10:45 PM – 11:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
19% / 51%

Poor

Overcast. High 71°F, low 50°F. Wind 11 mph S. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:45 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:03 PM – 09:03 PM; 06:51 AM – 08:51 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:23 PM – 03:23 PM; 11:42 PM – 12:42 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
49% / 47%

Fish Species at Lake Stamford

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Excellent
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Fair

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Stamford Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Stamford supports populations of Largemouth Bass, Blue & Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass.

Cover & Structure

The primary structure in this lake is rock, with areas of bulrush and cattail. TPWD has placed fish habitat structures in the lake, with support from local governments and fishing clubs. Stands of.

Tips & Tactics

Low water levels and turbid water can make fishing a challenge. Water levels can and do fluctuate dramatically. fishermen should focus on the cover and structure available in the lower reservoir near the dam and power plant. Spring and summer are the best times of year for largemouth bass. Focus attention on bulrush or cattail points with soft plastics or flipping jigs when the lake is up.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB1412.40 ft--61.2%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB1412.41 ft--61.3%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB1412.43 ft--61.4%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

33.062607, -99.579529

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

USGS Site: 08084500

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
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