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Walter E. Long Lake

Hill Country Region · 30.3011°N, 97.5999°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/78°F·17 mph SSE·Light Showers

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:36 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
03:32 PM – 05:32 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:20 AM – 05:20 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:20 PM – 09:20 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1014
hPa · Stable
Wind
17
mph SSE
Clouds
65%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
78%
UV 5
7:31 AM
Sunrise
7:00 PM
Sunset
11:30 AM
Moonrise
08:50 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% lit

No observed water-level data is available for this lake.

Walter E. Long 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

Light Showers. High 91°F, low 78°F. Wind 17 mph SSE. Rain 0.09 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:36 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:31 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:32 PM – 05:32 PM; 03:20 AM – 05:20 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 08:20 PM – 09:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
65% / 78%

Fair

Overcast. High 89°F, low 72°F. Wind 9 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:36 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:59 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:24 PM – 06:24 PM; 04:12 AM – 06:12 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:54 AM – 12:54 PM; 09:04 PM – 10:04 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 68%

Fair

Overcast. High 78°F, low 63°F. Wind 20 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:36 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1022 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:15 PM – 07:15 PM; 05:03 AM – 07:03 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:43 PM – 01:43 PM; 09:52 PM – 10:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
55% / 49%

Poor

Overcast. High 70°F, low 55°F. Wind 17 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:36 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1028 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:06 PM – 08:06 PM; 05:54 AM – 07:54 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:28 PM – 02:28 PM; 10:46 PM – 11:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
45% / 36%

Poor

Overcast. High 77°F, low 57°F. Wind 7 mph ENE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:36 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:54 PM – 08:54 PM; 06:42 AM – 08:42 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:08 PM – 03:08 PM; 11:42 PM – 12:42 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
59% / 32%

Fish Species at Walter E. Long Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
White Crappie

White Crappie

Poor
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Good
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Bluegill

Bluegill

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Walter E. Long Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Walter E. Long Reservoir contains excellent populations of largemouth bass and hybrid striped bass. Largemouth bass in the 8-10 pound range are commonly caught, but the reservoir is primarily noted for producing good numbers of slot sized (14-21 inch) bass. Hybrid striped bass are stocked annually, and fish larger than 5 pounds are prevalent.

Cover & Structure

This power-plant cooling lake has an abundance of bulrush along the periphery. During some years there is also an abundance of submerged aquatic vegetation (most commonly hydrilla and pondweed species). Because most of the shoreline is owned by the City of Austin, no private boat docks/houses appear along the water's edge, but there are distinct creek channels, dropoffs, and submerged tank dams in parts of the reservoir.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishermen should concentrate their efforts along the edges of submerged aquatic vegetation and in the bulrush that lines the perimeter of the reservoir. Try pitching/flipping plastic worms and jigs into the bulrush. Topwater baits can also be productive early and late in the day along the edge of the bulrush. If the submerged aquatic vegetation is abundant, lipless crankbaits cranked over the top of the grass can be effective. Other popular artificial lures include Carolina-rigged soft plastics and jerkbaits.

Fishing Regulations

Walter E. Long Lake has special regulations on some fishes. Check current TPWD regulations before your trip.

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Hill Country

Coordinates:

30.301143, -97.599926

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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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