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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
88°F/69°F·10 mph SE·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. This forecast is over 48 hours old; check the latest weather before travel. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

No closure reports available

Ramp locations checked Oct 3, 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 Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
10:59 AM – 12:59 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
11:11 PM – 01:11 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
05:11 AM – 06:11 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:43 PM – 06:43 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
10
mph SE
Clouds
50%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
53%
UV 6 · High
7:37 AM
Sunrise
7:13 PM
Sunset
05:41 AM
Moonrise
06:13 PM
Moonset
Waning Crescent
12% 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
61.8%
Elevation: 1412.5 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.

Overcast. High 88°F, low 69°F. Wind 10 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 7:13 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:59 AM – 12:59 PM; 11:11 PM – 01:11 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:11 AM – 06:11 AM; 05:43 PM – 06:43 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
50% / 53%

Overcast. High 86°F, low 69°F. Wind 16 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 7:12 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:44 AM – 01:44 PM; 11:56 PM – 01:56 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:14 AM – 07:14 AM; 06:10 PM – 07:10 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
89% / 51%

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 8Source: TWDB1412.49 ft--61.8%----
Oct 7Source: TWDB1412.50 ft--61.9%----
Oct 6Source: TWDB1412.51 ft--62.0%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

33.062607, -99.579529

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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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