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Lake Weatherford

Prairies & Lakes Region · 32.7726°N, 97.6748°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
Poor— Challenging conditions
62°F/50°F·28 mph N·Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Friday, Oct 16, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
05:16 PM – 07:16 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
05:04 AM – 07:04 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:52 PM – 01:52 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1030
hPa · Rising
Wind
28
mph N
Clouds
100%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
72%
UV 6 · High
7:35 AM
Sunrise
6:56 PM
Sunset
01:22 PM
Moonrise
10:15 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% 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
59.6%
Elevation: 888.6 ft

Lake Weatherford 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.

Poor

Drizzle. High 62°F, low 50°F. Wind 28 mph N. Rain 0.07 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:16 PM – 07:16 PM; 05:04 AM – 07:04 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:52 PM – 01:52 PM; 09:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
100% / 72%

Poor

Overcast. High 58°F, low 42°F. Wind 17 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1033 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:36 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:06 PM – 08:06 PM; 05:54 AM – 07:54 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:35 PM – 02:35 PM; 10:39 PM – 11:39 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
18% / 70%

Poor

Partly Cloudy. High 69°F, low 49°F. Wind 8 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1027 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:55 PM – 08:55 PM; 06:43 AM – 08:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:14 PM – 03:14 PM; 11:36 PM – 12:36 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
8% / 49%

Fair

Clear. High 74°F, low 52°F. Wind 9 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:37 AM / 6:52 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:41 PM – 09:41 PM; 07:29 AM – 09:29 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:48 PM – 03:48 PM; 12:34 AM – 01:34 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
1% / 47%

Fair

Partly Cloudy. High 77°F, low 57°F. Wind 10 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 16, 2026, 3:31 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1021 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 6:51 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:25 PM – 10:25 PM; 08:13 AM – 10:13 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:18 PM – 04:18 PM; 01:34 AM – 02:34 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
11% / 53%

Fish Species at Lake Weatherford

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good
White Bass

White Bass

Fair
Sunfish

Sunfish

Excellent

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Weatherford Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Weatherford supports populations of Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass.

Cover & Structure

Piers, boat houses, and rip-rap along the dam provide cover for game fish. Man-made brush piles exist throughout the lower lake. Little vegetation exists in the deeper lower lake.

Tips & Tactics

Spinner baits and worms work for largemouth bass in the spring and fall. Crankbaits are best in the summer. Catfish fishing is good year round in this lake with chicken gizzards, blood bait, and crawfish being baits of choice. Crappie are best in winter and spring. Excellent catches are had in the enclosed fishing dock and the marina.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 15Source: TWDB888.61 ft--59.6%----
Oct 14Source: TWDB888.61 ft--59.6%----
Oct 13Source: TWDB888.60 ft--59.6%----
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

32.772629, -97.674751

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USGS Site: 08045800

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
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