Waco Lake Fishing Forecast, Water Levels & Boat Ramps

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Fishing ForecastThursday, Oct 8, 2026

Excellent— Prime fishing conditions

86°F/74°F·8 mph NE·Light Drizzle

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).

9 Boat Ramps

4 reported closures

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.

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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 Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating

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Major

Minor

Sun

10:49 AM – 12:49 PM

Moon Overhead

Major

11:01 PM – 01:01 AM

Moon Underfoot

Major

05:02 AM – 06:02 AM

Moonrise

Minor

05:33 PM – 06:33 PM

Moonset

Minor

Pressure

1014

hPa · Stable

Wind

mph NE

Clouds

88%

Mostly cloudy

Humidity

64%

UV 4

7:27 AM

Sunrise

7:04 PM

Sunset

05:32 AM

Moonrise

06:03 PM

Moonset

Waning Crescent

12% lit

Latest Observed Water Level

Record date: Thursday, Oct 8, 2026. 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

89.2%-0.02 ft

Elevation: 459.8 ft

Outflow

10 CFS

Inflow

39 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.

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Excellent

Light Drizzle. High 86°F, low 74°F. Wind 8 mph NE. Rain 0.03 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: 7:27 AM / 7:04 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 10:49 AM – 12:49 PM; 11:01 PM – 01:01 AM
Minor solunar periods: 05:02 AM – 06:02 AM; 05:33 PM – 06:33 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 88% / 64%

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

Excellent

Overcast. High 87°F, low 69°F. Wind 10 mph ENE. 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: 7:27 AM / 7:03 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 11:34 AM – 01:34 PM; 11:46 PM – 01:46 AM
Minor solunar periods: 06:03 AM – 07:03 AM; 06:01 PM – 07:01 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 65% / 48%

Fish Species at Waco Lake

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Channel Catfish

Excellent

Flathead Catfish

Good

White Bass

Good

Palmetto Bass

Good

Sunfish

Good

Blue Catfish

White Crappie

Black Crappie

Hybrid 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

Date	Elevation	24hr Change	% Full	Inflow	Outflow
Oct 8Source: TWDB	459.75 ft	-0.02	89.2%	39	10
Oct 7Source: TWDB	459.77 ft	-0.01	89.3%	145	10
Oct 6Source: TWDB	459.78 ft	0.00	89.4%	174	10

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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