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Lake Sweetwater

Panhandle Plains Region · 32.4387°N, 100.3037°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
88°F/70°F·21 mph S·Heavy Rain

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

1 Boat Ramp
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
03:43 PM – 05:43 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:31 AM – 05:31 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:17 AM – 12:17 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:25 PM – 09:25 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1010
hPa · Rising
Wind
21
mph S
Clouds
31%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
68%
UV 6 · High
7:44 AM
Sunrise
7:09 PM
Sunset
11:47 AM
Moonrise
08:55 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
16.4%
Elevation: 2090.3 ft

Lake Sweetwater 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 Rain. High 88°F, low 70°F. Wind 21 mph S. Rain 1.94 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1010 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:44 AM / 7:09 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:43 PM – 05:43 PM; 03:31 AM – 05:31 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:17 AM – 12:17 PM; 08:25 PM – 09:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 68%

Poor

Heavy Showers. High 78°F, low 64°F. Wind 23 mph SSE. Rain 1.64 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:45 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:35 PM – 06:35 PM; 04:23 AM – 06:23 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:12 PM – 01:12 PM; 09:08 PM – 10:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
99% / 89%

Poor

Showers. High 61°F, low 51°F. Wind 30 mph NNE. Rain 0.31 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:45 AM / 7:07 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:27 PM – 07:27 PM; 05:15 AM – 07:15 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:02 PM – 02:02 PM; 09:57 PM – 10:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
94% / 57%

Poor

Overcast. High 59°F, low 43°F. Wind 14 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:46 AM / 7:05 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:17 PM – 08:17 PM; 06:05 AM – 08:05 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:45 PM – 02:45 PM; 10:50 PM – 11:50 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
33% / 55%

Poor

Overcast. High 69°F, low 48°F. Wind 14 mph S. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:47 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:06 PM – 09:06 PM; 06:54 AM – 08:54 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:24 PM – 03:24 PM; 11:47 PM – 12:47 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
44% / 50%

Fish Species at Lake Sweetwater

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Poor
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Poor
White Crappie

White Crappie

Poor
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Sweetwater Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Sweetwater supports populations of Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish.

Cover & Structure

Lake Sweetwater has diverse fishing cover and structure. There is abundant brush and black willow trees, especially in the upper end of creek arms. During high-water periods, aquatic vegetation is scattered throughout the reservoir.

Tips & Tactics

Sunfish fishermen should concentrate on small coves with sandy or gravel shorelines in the spring and summer. Nightcrawlers, shrimp, and stinkbait are popular baits for catfish at Lake Sweetwater. White bass are caught by trolling crankbaits in the spring and summer. In late summer, look for schools of surface-feeding white bass, especially in the upper end of Bitter Creek. For largemouth bass, deep-running crankbaits and jigs are productive in the winter and early spring.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB2090.31 ft--16.4%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB2090.32 ft--16.4%----
Oct 12Source: TWDB2090.34 ft--16.4%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

32.438732, -100.303711

Click coordinates to view on Google Maps

USGS Site: 08083200

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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