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Sulphur Springs Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 33.1679°N, 95.6419°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/66°F·8 mph NE·Partly Cloudy

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 6, 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).

2 Boat Ramps
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
10:43 AM – 12:43 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
10:55 PM – 12:55 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
04:54 AM – 05:54 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:27 PM – 06:27 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1015
hPa · Stable
Wind
8
mph NE
Clouds
11%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
47%
UV 6 · High
7:21 AM
Sunrise
6:57 PM
Sunset
05:24 AM
Moonrise
05:57 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.

91.4%
Elevation: 458.1 ft

The latest water observation is more than seven days old. Current water levels may differ.

Sulphur Springs 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.

Good

Partly Cloudy. High 91°F, low 66°F. Wind 8 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:21 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:43 AM – 12:43 PM; 10:55 PM – 12:55 AM
Minor solunar periods
04:54 AM – 05:54 AM; 05:27 PM – 06:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
11% / 47%

Good

Clear. High 90°F, low 66°F. Wind 7 mph E. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1016 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:22 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:27 AM – 01:27 PM; 11:39 PM – 01:39 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:57 AM – 06:57 AM; 05:54 PM – 06:54 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
2% / 44%

Excellent

Light Drizzle. High 86°F, low 66°F. Wind 14 mph ESE. Rain 0.03 in.

Forecast updated Oct 6, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:23 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
12:12 PM – 02:12 PM; 12:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:59 AM – 07:59 AM; 06:23 PM – 07:23 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 2% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
63% / 56%

Fish Species at Sulphur Springs Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Poor
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Sulphur Springs Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

The quality of the crappie fishery is fair, with a population dominated by many small individuals with few larger fish. Blue and channel catfish are present, and the population of blue catfish contains a high percentage of harvestable fish. Largemouth bass are uncommon and their limited numbers do not support a fishery.

Cover & Structure

When Sulphur Springs Lake was built, it flooded two existing reservoirs, Century Lake and White Oak Lake. This reservoir is shallow and turbid with little available habitat, conditions which are not favorable to the development of largemouth bass, sunfish, and crappie fisheries. Aquatic vegetation is scarce and the lake has few areas of flooded timber.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at Sulphur Springs 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

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

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

33.167892, -95.641899

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USGS Site: 07343460

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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