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Lake Wichita

Panhandle Plains Region · 33.9412°N, 98.5285°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
Fair— Moderate activity expected
92°F/70°F·16 mph SSE·Overcast

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).

1 Boat Ramp
No closure reports available

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.

Best Times to Fish

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

Solunar Rating
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Major
Minor
Sun
03:36 PM – 05:36 PM
Moon Overhead
Major
03:24 AM – 05:24 AM
Moon Underfoot
Major
11:14 AM – 12:14 PM
Moonrise
Minor
08:13 PM – 09:13 PM
Moonset
Minor
Pressure
1012
hPa · Rising
Wind
16
mph SSE
Clouds
31%
Limited cloud cover
Humidity
72%
UV 6 · High
7:38 AM
Sunrise
7:01 PM
Sunset
11:44 AM
Moonrise
08:43 PM
Moonset
Waxing Crescent
8% 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.

Fair

Overcast. High 92°F, low 70°F. Wind 16 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1012 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:38 AM / 7:01 PM Central
Major solunar periods
03:36 PM – 05:36 PM; 03:24 AM – 05:24 AM
Minor solunar periods
11:14 AM – 12:14 PM; 08:13 PM – 09:13 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 8% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
31% / 72%

Poor

Showers. High 81°F, low 64°F. Wind 24 mph NE. Rain 1.36 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1015 hPa · rising
Sunrise / sunset
7:39 AM / 7:00 PM Central
Major solunar periods
04:27 PM – 06:27 PM; 04:15 AM – 06:15 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:09 PM – 01:09 PM; 08:56 PM – 09:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 14% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
98% / 90%

Poor

Overcast. High 63°F, low 53°F. Wind 25 mph NNE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1030 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 6:58 PM Central
Major solunar periods
05:19 PM – 07:19 PM; 05:07 AM – 07:07 AM
Minor solunar periods
12:59 PM – 01:59 PM; 09:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
94% / 49%

Poor

Overcast. High 62°F, low 45°F. Wind 8 mph NE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1031 hPa · falling
Sunrise / sunset
7:40 AM / 6:57 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:10 PM – 08:10 PM; 05:58 AM – 07:58 AM
Minor solunar periods
01:42 PM – 02:42 PM; 10:38 PM – 11:38 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 32% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
37% / 52%

Poor

Overcast. High 70°F, low 48°F. Wind 12 mph SSE. Rain 0 in.

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

Fishing times and weather details
Pressure
1023 hPa · stable
Sunrise / sunset
7:41 AM / 6:56 PM Central
Major solunar periods
06:58 PM – 08:58 PM; 06:46 AM – 08:46 AM
Minor solunar periods
02:21 PM – 03:21 PM; 11:36 PM – 12:36 AM
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 42% illuminated
Clouds / humidity
52% / 46%

Fish Species at Lake Wichita

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Poor
White Crappie

White Crappie

Good
Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass

Poor
Sunfish

Sunfish

Poor
Channel Catfish

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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Map & Directions

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
Open-Meteo
Maps
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