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Lake Welsh

Pineywoods Region · 33.0766°N, 94.8408°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
72°F/53°F·22 mph N·Overcast

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
05:04 PM – 07:04 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
04:52 AM – 06:52 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
12:41 PM – 01:41 PM
Moonrise
Minor
09:33 PM – 10:33 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1026
hPa · Rising
Wind
22
mph N
Clouds
66%
Mostly cloudy
Humidity
52%
UV 6 · High
7:24 AM
Sunrise
6:44 PM
Sunset
01:11 PM
Moonrise
10:03 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
22% lit

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

Lake Welsh 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

Overcast. High 72°F, low 53°F. Wind 22 mph N. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1026 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:24 AM / 6:44 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:04 PM – 07:04 PM; 04:52 AM – 06:52 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:41 PM – 01:41 PM; 09:33 PM – 10:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
66% / 52%

Poor

Clear. High 67°F, low 47°F. Wind 14 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1032 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:25 AM / 6:43 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:55 PM – 07:55 PM; 05:43 AM – 07:43 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:24 PM – 02:24 PM; 10:27 PM – 11:27 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
2% / 49%

Poor

Overcast. High 72°F, low 45°F. Wind 6 mph E. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1028 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:42 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:43 PM – 08:43 PM; 06:31 AM – 08:31 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:03 PM – 03:03 PM; 11:23 PM – 12:23 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
15% / 44%

Fair

Overcast. High 77°F, low 48°F. Wind 5 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1024 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:26 AM / 6:41 PM Central
Major solunar periods
07:29 PM – 09:29 PM; 07:17 AM – 09:17 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:37 PM – 03:37 PM; 12:22 AM – 01:22 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 52% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
13% / 42%

Fair

Mostly Clear. High 79°F, low 51°F. Wind 5 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:27 AM / 6:40 PM Central
Major solunar periods
08:14 PM – 10:14 PM; 08:02 AM – 10:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
03:08 PM – 04:08 PM; 01:21 AM – 02:21 AM
Moon
First Quarter · 63% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
5% / 39%

Fish Species at Lake Welsh

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Excellent
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Welsh Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Channel catfish are present with moderately high numbers of legal-size fish available. The largemouth bass population can be characterized as low density with low numbers of legal-size fish available to anglers. The sunfish population is low density with low numbers of fish available for harvest.

Cover & Structure

Structural habitat is comprised of flooded timber, brush, and creek channels.Fish habitat composed of recycled Christmas trees provide additional habitat. Covers less than 5% of lake's surface.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass fishing at Lake Welsh peaks during spring pre-spawn when fish move to shallow flats and points — work Texas-rigged soft plastics, lipless crankbaits, and spinnerbaits for best results. Catfish are productive year-round; cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared stink bait fished on the bottom near structure produces steady action from spring through fall.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Lake Information

Region: Pineywoods

Coordinates:

33.076600, -94.840800

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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
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Weather
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