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Whitney Lake

Prairies & Lakes Region · 31.8654°N, 97.3720°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
87°F/78°F·16 mph S·Light Drizzle

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT. All forecast dates and fishing times use Central Time (America/Chicago).

21 Boat Ramps
9 reported closures

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.

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CEDAR CREEK PARK: Partially closed

The boat ramp is closed due to flooding.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:21:18 AM

CEDRON CREEK: Partially closed

The boat ramp is closed due to flooding.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:21:28 AM

KIMBALL BEND: Partially closed

Park is open for camping. Boat ramp remains closed due to SH 174 bridge construction.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:21:38 AM

LOFERS EAST: Partially closed

The boat ramps and sites 37-38 are closed due to flooding.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:21:49 AM

MCCOWN VALLEY: Partially closed

Sites 43-44, 52-53, 55-60 are closed due to flooding.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:20:34 AM

PLOWMAN CREEK: Closed

Plowman Creek closed due to water well issue. Working to resolve ASAP.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:21:02 AM

RIVERSIDE: Partially closed

The access ramp is closed do to flood water release. No camping. Day use only.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:22:29 AM

SOLDIERS BLUFF: Partially closed

Some picnic sites are closed due to flooding.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:22:46 AM

WALLING BEND PARK: Partially closed

One boat ramp is closed due to flooding. One boat ramp remains open.

Source update: 5/13/2025 9:24:04 AM

Best Times to Fish

Solunar estimates for Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 · Central Time

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:31 PM – 05:31 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:19 AM – 05:19 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:03 AM – 12:03 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1013
hPa · Stable
Wind
16
mph S
Clouds
31%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
80%
UV 5
7:32 AM
Sunrise
6:58 PM
Sunset
11:33 AM
Moonrise
08:44 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% 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
91.6%-0.01 ft
Elevation: 530.9 ft
Outflow
50 CFS
Inflow
165 CFS
Conservation Pool
533.0 ft
Flood Pool
571.0 ft

Whitney 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 Drizzle. High 87°F, low 78°F. Wind 16 mph S. Rain 0.02 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1013 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:31 PM – 05:31 PM; 03:19 AM – 05:19 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:03 AM – 12:03 PM; 08:14 PM – 09:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 80%

Fair

Clear. High 89°F, low 73°F. Wind 13 mph S. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:32 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:23 PM – 06:23 PM; 04:11 AM – 06:11 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:58 AM – 12:58 PM; 08:58 PM – 09:58 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
5% / 67%

Poor

Overcast. High 76°F, low 57°F. Wind 25 mph N. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1025 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:33 AM / 6:55 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:14 PM – 07:14 PM; 05:02 AM – 07:02 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:47 PM – 01:47 PM; 09:46 PM – 10:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
59% / 51%

Poor

Overcast. High 67°F, low 48°F. Wind 17 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1029 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:34 AM / 6:54 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:05 PM – 08:05 PM; 05:53 AM – 07:53 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:31 PM – 02:31 PM; 10:40 PM – 11:40 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 44%

Poor

Overcast. High 74°F, low 50°F. Wind 8 mph SE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT.

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:35 AM / 6:53 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:53 PM – 08:53 PM; 06:41 AM – 08:41 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:11 PM – 03:11 PM; 11:37 PM – 12:37 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
39% / 39%

Fish Species at Whitney Lake

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Good
Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Poor
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Good
Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Fair
White Crappie

White Crappie

Fair
White Bass

White Bass

Good
Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Good
Sunfish

Sunfish

Good
Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Whitney Lake Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Lake Whitney is one of the prettiest lakes in Texas. This, combined with excellent public access and good fishing for many species, makes it a popular destination. It offers top-notch fishing for striped bass and white bass, along with unique and diverse opportunities for smallmouth bass and trophy blue catfish. Texas anglers who have not fished Whitney are missing out on a great experience.

Cover & Structure

This Brazos River lake is dominated by natural rock shorelines, including steep bluffs, boulders, and sand and gravel flats. Submerged timber and flooded terrestrial vegetation add to the diversity of natural habitat for fish while man-made habitats include boat ramps, marinas, piers, docks, and bridge pilings. The Waco Inland Fisheries District worked with Bosque and Hill County 4H members and other volunteers on two separate occasions to assemble and deploy both commercial and PVC fish habitat structures to help attract and hold sportfish for bank and boat anglers.

Tips & Tactics

Lake Whitney currently provides some of the best striped bass fishing in the state, with March through May being the best months. Bank fishermen are most successful fishing below sand or gravel bars on the Nolan and Brazos Rivers above the reservoir. In the main lake, fishermen fish on windswept sandy beaches using shad or inland silverside ("ghost minnows") for bait. Boat fishermen find stripers in the open reservoir feeding on large schools of shad or near submerged brush or timber. Topwater lures, jigs, and live bait are all effective at this time of year.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Water Level History

DateElevation24hr Change% FullInflowOutflow
Oct 14Source: TWDB530.86 ft-0.0191.6%16550
Oct 13Source: TWDB530.87 ft-0.0191.6%16250
Oct 12Source: TWDB530.87 ft-0.0191.6%-3250
Data sources for displayed records: TWDB

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Map & Directions

Lake Information

Region: Prairies & Lakes

Coordinates:

31.865437, -97.371956

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USGS Site: 08092500

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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