Lake Wichita Fishing Forecast, Water Levels & Boat Ramps

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 ForecastThursday, Oct 8, 2026

Good— Favorable conditions

88°F/67°F·9 mph ESE·Overcast

Weather-based estimate, not a catch report. Forecast updated Oct 5, 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).

1 Boat Ramp

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

10:55 AM – 12:55 PM

Moon Overhead

Major

11:07 PM – 01:07 AM

Moon Underfoot

Major

05:06 AM – 06:06 AM

Moonrise

Minor

05:38 PM – 06:38 PM

Moonset

Minor

Pressure

1015

hPa · Stable

Wind

mph ESE

Clouds

32%

Limited cloud cover

Humidity

51%

UV 6 · High

7:33 AM

Sunrise

7:08 PM

Sunset

05:36 AM

Moonrise

06:08 PM

Moonset

Waning Crescent

12% lit

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

Lake Wichita 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.

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Good

Overcast. High 88°F, low 67°F. Wind 9 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details

Pressure: 1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset: 7:33 AM / 7:08 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM; 11:07 PM – 01:07 AM
Minor solunar periods: 05:06 AM – 06:06 AM; 05:38 PM – 06:38 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 12% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 32% / 51%

Friday, Oct 9, 2026

Excellent

Overcast. High 88°F, low 69°F. Wind 14 mph ESE. Rain 0 in.

Forecast updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT. Forecast over 48 hours old.

Fishing times and weather details

Pressure: 1015 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset: 7:34 AM / 7:07 PM Central
Major solunar periods: 11:39 AM – 01:39 PM; 11:51 PM – 01:51 AM
Minor solunar periods: 06:10 AM – 07:10 AM; 06:05 PM – 07:05 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent · 6% illuminated
Clouds / humidity: 80% / 52%

Fish Species at Lake Wichita

Largemouth Bass

Poor

White Crappie

Good

Hybrid Striped Bass

Poor

Sunfish

Poor

Channel Catfish

Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Lake Wichita Fishing Guide

Angling Opportunities

Wichita Reservoir has suffered from golden alga fish kills and severe drought in the past. Since refilling in 2015, the crappie population has exploded. Channel catfish also offer decent fishing opportunities.

Cover & Structure

Lake Wichita covers approximately 1,224 surface acres. Aquatic vegetation includes Bulrushes, lotus and cattails.

Tips & Tactics

Try the riprap along the dam and the old pier poles near there. The floating pier and boardwalk offer good access to catch fish. Catfishing can be good with traditional baits.

Fishing Regulations

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

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Lake Information

Region: Panhandle Plains

Coordinates:

33.941243, -98.528524

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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

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