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Waxahachie Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 32.3418°N, 96.8053°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
88°F/67°F·7 mph NNE·Overcast

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
10:48 AM – 12:48 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
11:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
05:00 AM – 06:00 AM
Moonrise
Minor
05:32 PM – 06:32 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1015
hPa · Stable
Wind
7
mph NNE
Clouds
14%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
47%
UV 6 · High
7:26 AM
Sunrise
7:02 PM
Sunset
05:30 AM
Moonrise
06:02 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.

100.0%
Elevation: 531.8 ft

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

Waxahachie 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 88°F, low 67°F. Wind 7 mph NNE. 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
7:26 AM / 7:02 PM Central
Major solunar periods
10:48 AM – 12:48 PM; 11:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Minor solunar periods
05:00 AM – 06:00 AM; 05:32 PM – 06:32 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
14% / 47%

Good

Overcast. High 89°F, low 70°F. Wind 10 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
7:26 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
11:32 AM – 01:32 PM; 11:44 PM – 01:44 AM
Minor solunar periods
06:02 AM – 07:02 AM; 05:59 PM – 06:59 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
8% / 49%

Excellent

Overcast. High 86°F, low 68°F. Wind 10 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
1014 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:27 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
12:17 PM – 02:17 PM; 12:05 AM – 02:05 AM
Minor solunar periods
07:03 AM – 08:03 AM; 06:29 PM – 07:29 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent · 2% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
48% / 51%

Fish Species at Waxahachie Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Excellent
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Fair
White Bass

White Bass

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Waxahachie Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Waxahachie offers big city anglers a chance to get away from it all. Largemouth bass are abundant, but not as large as they are in some other lakes. Due to the relatively alkaline water, catfish and white crappie provide excellent opportunities. White bass are abundant, especially during the spring.

Cover & Structure

Submerged native vegetation forms a fringe around the shallow margin of the lake. Pondweed, najas, and chara are abundant. There is some hydrilla near the dam but the coverage of this species has declined in recent years.

Tips & Tactics

fishermen find that crappie are easy to locate along the face of the dam and along the limestone bluffs on the east side of the lake. Largemouth bass primarily use the stands of vegetation, but can also be found along the dam. Catfish readily take organic baits such as worms, liver, or stinkbait. White bass tend to school in the spring to feed on shad; watch for schools as the birds feed overhead.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.341812, -96.805275

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USGS Site: 08063600

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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