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Waco Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 31.5796°N, 97.1978°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
89°F/78°F·13 mph S·Overcast

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).

9 Boat Ramps
4 reported closures

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.

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AIRPORT BEACH & DAY USE: Partially closed

Playground closed, all other facilities are open.

Source update: 5/26/2025 10:37:06 PM

AIRPORT PARK: Partially closed

Boat ramp is open. Sites 3-8 remain closed due to extensive flood damage. All other sites are open.

Source update: 5/26/2025 10:37:29 PM

KOEHNE PARK: Partially closed

Boat ramp closed due to extensive road damage from flood. Lower picnic area open.

Source update: 5/26/2025 10:38:09 PM

REYNOLDS CREEK PARK: Partially closed

Playground closed, but the rest of the facility is open.

Source update: 5/26/2025 10:38:31 PM

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:18 AM – 05:18 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:02 AM – 12:02 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
13
mph S
Clouds
34%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
80%
UV 4
7:31 AM
Sunrise
6:57 PM
Sunset
11:32 AM
Moonrise
08:44 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
88.6%-0.02 ft
Elevation: 459.6 ft
Outflow
10 CFS
Inflow
95 CFS
Conservation Pool
462.0 ft
Flood Pool
500.0 ft

Waco 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

Overcast. High 89°F, low 78°F. Wind 13 mph S. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:31 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:30 PM – 05:30 PM; 03:18 AM – 05:18 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:02 AM – 12:02 PM; 08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
34% / 80%

Fair

Partly Cloudy. High 88°F, low 72°F. Wind 12 mph S. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:22 PM – 06:22 PM; 04:10 AM – 06:10 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:56 AM – 12:56 PM; 08:58 PM – 09:58 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
5% / 69%

Fair

Light Drizzle. High 77°F, low 58°F. Wind 25 mph N. Rain 0.01 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:14 PM – 07:14 PM; 05:02 AM – 07:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:46 PM – 01:46 PM; 09:47 PM – 10:47 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
57% / 50%

Poor

Overcast. High 68°F, low 50°F. Wind 19 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:04 PM – 08:04 PM; 05:52 AM – 07:52 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:29 PM – 02:29 PM; 10:40 PM – 11:40 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 43%

Poor

Overcast. High 74°F, low 50°F. Wind 7 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:53 PM – 08:53 PM; 06:41 AM – 08:41 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:09 PM – 03:09 PM; 11:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
39% / 39%

Fish Species at Waco Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Excellent
Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Good
White Bass

White Bass

Good
Palmetto Bass

Palmetto Bass

Good
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

White Crappie

White Crappie

Black Crappie

Black Crappie

Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Waco Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Waco Lake is a 8,465-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel & Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish and more. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.

Cover & Structure

The main lake shoreline has lots of submerged timber that holds fish year-round, except during low water levels. The North and South Bosque rivers also have lots of standing timber and laydowns. This lake of the North, Middle, and South Bosque Rivers is dominated by natural shorelines, including bedrock, clay/silt, and sand and gravel flats.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing is at its best in March and April. Coves protected from the north wind, and the backs of creeks, are excellent places to look for spawning bass at this time of year. White or chartreuse spinner baits and black/blue or black/chartreuse jig and pork combinations are the preferred baits. From May through September, look for bass on windy points on the main lake and flats next to river channels. Hog and Flatrock creeks are also good at this time of year.

Fishing Regulations

Waco Lake has special regulations on some fishes. Check current TPWD regulations before your trip.

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB459.60 ft-0.0288.6%9510
Oct 13Source: TWDB459.63 ft-0.0288.7%8310
Oct 12Source: TWDB459.65 ft-0.0388.8%3410
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

31.579609, -97.197784

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USGS Site: 08095550

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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