Texas Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Texas
The Texas fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill, striped bass, guadalupe bass, white bass, and walleye. Open your region for a 7-day read on Sam Rayburn, Lake Fork, Lake Travis, and Canyon Lake, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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East Texas / Piney Woods fishing
East Texas / Piney Woods fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the East Texas / Piney Woods region, perhaps searching for walleye fishing or pike fishing, you’ll discover a different but equally thrilling angling experience. When considering lake names and where to fish, premier destinations like Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend, and Lake Livingston offer exceptional opportunities. The mighty Neches River also presents fantastic angling for those seeking its currents. Here, the focus shifts to impressive Largemouth Bass, abundant Crappie, robust Channel Catfish, and lively Bluegill, providing a diverse and rewarding catch for all skill levels.
This week, conditions across the region are cold with a significant wind, and some areas have seen light snow. With clear skies following the recent chill, water temperatures are notably low. This means fish like Largemouth Bass and Crappie will likely be holding deeper, near structure, or in areas protected from the direct wind. Channel Catfish and Bluegill might also be less active, requiring slower presentations to entice a best bite. Anglers should focus on patience and precise lure placement in these colder, clearer waters.
Where to fish: Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend, Lake Livingston, Neches River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:28 PM. On Sam Rayburn, the dropping pressure and a moderate south breeze helped us find some active bass pushing up shallow in the patches of sun, making for a truly good day.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:36 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Toledo Bend was a tough go, with a steady pressure and cold water around 9.9 degrees Celsius under a gentle drizzle, forcing us to slow down our presentations for a few tight-lipped fish.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:27 PM. At Lake Livingston, the extremely cold 9.0 degree Celsius water and a bright sun with just a whisper of southwest air made for a frustratingly slow bite, requiring painstaking jig work in deep timber.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:26 PM. Despite the constant air and chilly 9.0 degree Celsius current on the Neches River, a light southeast drift allowed us to pick up a fair number of bass by targeting eddies and current breaks on this bluebird day.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:25 PM. Back on Sam Rayburn, the unchanging atmosphere and a gentle west breeze under an intermittent sun helped us locate some decent fish holding on main lake points in the 9.7 degree Celsius water, making it a fair day.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Toledo Bend proved challenging again, with the stable conditions and a dull, gray sky combined with the frigid 8.6 degree Celsius water making the bass extremely lethargic and requiring patient finesse presentations.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:28 PM. On Sam Rayburn, with the south wind pushing a chop and the glass dropping, the papermouths were actively feeding in the brush piles, making for a solid start to the week.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:36 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over on Toledo Bend, the light drizzle and steady air made for a tough bite, forcing us to slow-troll jigs deep along the creek channels, hoping for a nibble from a lethargic slab.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:27 PM. Lake Livingston was a challenge with the gin-clear water and hardly a breeze; we had to be stealthy, pitching tiny jigs into isolated timber, coaxing out only a few finicky specks.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:26 PM. The Neches River offered a fair pull, as the clear, calm conditions meant we had to target brush piles tucked tight to the banks, enticing a decent stringer of crappie with minnows.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:25 PM. Back on Sam Rayburn, under a broken sky and a gentle west wind, we found the fish suspended around deep timber, picking up a respectable number of slabs by jigging slowly.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Toledo Bend proved challenging on the last day; with the air holding heavy moisture.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:28 PM. Falling pressure on Sam Rayburn should have those channel cats active, so I’d hit wind-blown points where the 11.5-degree water brings them up.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:36 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On Toledo Bend, with the water hovering near 9.9 degrees and light rain falling, the bite was tough, pushing fish into deeper channels where they might be sluggish.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:27 PM. Lake Livingston’s 9.0-degree water combined with clear skies and a gentle breeze kept the channel cats tight-lipped and hunkered down in the deepest holes available.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:26 PM. Despite the 9.0-degree chill, the Neches River offered a fair bite, suggesting slower current areas and deep bends are the key for those steady-pressure channel cats.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:25 PM. A fair day on Sam Rayburn meant working the creek channels and timber in the 9.7-degree water, as the light west wind and broken skies kept the bite consistent but not aggressive.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The 8.6-degree water on Toledo Bend made for a really slow day, requiring a patient approach with baits dead-sticked on the bottom of deep structure under the overcast sky.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:28 PM. On Sam Rayburn, the falling glass and a moderate southerly breeze had those bream biting enthusiastically in the shallows, making for a fine start to the week.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:36 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Toledo Bend proved a tough nut to crack under a steady glass and a chilly southwest rain, forcing us to probe deeper brush piles for any sign of a sunfish.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:27 PM. A crystal-clear sky over Lake Livingston and light southwest air kept the panfish glued to cover, demanding precise casts to coax a nibble from the frigid depths.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:26 PM. The Neches River offered a fair but challenging bite, as the cold 9-degree water and calm, bright conditions meant we had to work every log and eddy to find a willing bluegill.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:25 PM. Sam Rayburn presented a middling bite today; the light westerly breeze and patchy overhead cover had us searching submerged timber for active bream in the warming water.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Despite the full overcast and a gentle southerly push on Toledo Bend, the extremely cold water kept the bluegill tight-lipped and shallow, making us really earn each pull.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northeast / Dallas–Fort Worth lakes fishing
Northeast / Dallas–Fort Worth lakes fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing, while Saskatchewan offers excellent walleye fishing and pike fishing, the lake names you mentioned—Lake Fork, Ray Roberts, Lewisville Lake, and Texoma—are actually premier destinations within the Dallas–Fort Worth lakes region of Texas and Oklahoma. These expansive waters are where to fish for a remarkable variety of species. You will discover exceptional Largemouth Bass opportunities, offering thrilling angling experiences.
Where to fish: Lake Fork, Ray Roberts, Lewisville Lake, Texoma.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:34 PM. A good day on Lake Fork saw active bass hammering spinnerbaits near creek channel bends, energized by a moderate south wind and dropping atmospheric pressure with the water temp at 11.7 C.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:46 AM or 5:34 PM. Ray Roberts presented a slow grind, as the air column began its climb and a brisk west wind kept the largemouth tight to deep structure, making that 10. 1 C water feel even colder with the incoming storm.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:33 PM. Fair largemouth bass fishing if you put in at Lewisville Lake. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:32 PM. Put in at Texoma for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:31 PM. largemouth bass at Lake Fork: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Ray Roberts if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:34 PM. Stripers were active on Lake Fork’s main lake points, chasing shad in the warmer, falling pressure before the front.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:46 AM or 5:34 PM. The post-front cold snap kept the Ray Roberts stripers deep and tight to structure, requiring patience with jigs.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:33 PM. Lewisville Lake’s resident stripers were a bit finicky on the calm, clear morning, but some were caught suspending off deep breaks.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:32 PM. Texoma’s schooling strip attracts anglers seeking productive fishing.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:31 PM. striped bass at Lake Fork: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Ray Roberts if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:34 PM. Lake Fork delivered a solid bite today, with that southerly breeze pushing bait into the timber, making for easy limits as the pressure dropped and the water stayed above fifty.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:46 AM or 5:34 PM. Ray Roberts was a grind with the west wind whipping up the surface and the sky clear as a bell, pushing those crappie deep as the air got heavy and a few flakes flew.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:33 PM. Lewisville Lake offered a decent pull today, jigging for crappie.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:32 PM. Put in at Texoma for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:31 PM. crappie at Lake Fork: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Ray Roberts if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:34 PM. On Lake Fork this Monday, with a falling glass and a steady south breeze, the cats should be active on the windward banks, so I’d start casting cut bait into those shallow, warmer pockets.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:46 AM or 5:34 PM. Ray Roberts on Tuesday, facing a rising pressure and a brisk west wind, means those channel cats will be lethargic, so I’m heading for the deeper creek channels, hoping to coax a bite with a slow presentation.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:33 PM. At Lewisville Lake this Wednesday, with the glass holding steady and a gentle west puff, the cold water will likely keep the cats near structure, so I’ll try fishing the deeper humps and main lake points where they can ambush prey.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:32 PM. Fishing Texoma on Thursday, with that light south breeze and steady pressure, the channel cats might be in the mouths of creeks or along protected muddy banks, where they’ll be slightly more active in the cooler water.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:31 PM. Lake Fork on Friday, with a north breeze and the glass climbing, means the channel cat bite will be tough in the cold water, so I’ll focus on the deepest holes and main lake points for a possible pick-up.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday at Ray Roberts, with the sky socked in and the pressure holding, the super cold water means the channel cats will be tight to deep structure, so I’ll be jigging the channel edges where baitfish might be holding.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central / Hill Country fishing
Central / Hill Country fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the Central / Hill Country region of Saskatchewan, popular lake names like Lake Travis, Canyon Lake, and Lake Buchanan offer diverse opportunities. Many come here for excellent walleye fishing, but others specifically target Largemouth Bass and the unique Guadalupe Bass in these clear waters. The Colorado River, winding through the hills, is a prime spot for those wondering where to fish for aggressive Striped Bass, while sturdy Channel Catfish are plentiful in the deeper bends.
This week, the best bite will depend heavily on the current conditions here. A persistent cold front has brought a dusting of snow, making the water temperatures drop significantly, and anglers should expect a clear sky for most of the week. The strong wind, however, will make boat control challenging on larger lake names, pushing baitfish into sheltered coves where predators like pike fishing targets will be more active. Focus your efforts in calmer areas, as the cold and clear water means fish are likely holding deeper and moving slower.
Where to fish: Lake Travis, Canyon Lake, Lake Buchanan, Colorado River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. On Lake Diefenbaker, the chilly morning gave way to a decent bite on main lake points as the sun warmed the shallows, with the light breeze pushing baitfish.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:47 AM or 5:41 PM. A steady day on Last Mountain Lake saw us probing deep weed lines, where the stable air and a gentle southerly ripple kept the bass cautiously active.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:40 PM. Buffalo Pound Lake proved tough after yesterday’s front, with the bright sky and a light easterly wind.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:40 PM. Put in at Colorado River for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:39 PM. largemouth bass at Lake Travis: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Canyon Lake if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Guadalupe Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. On Monday at Lake Travis, that falling glass and a moderate south breeze had the Guadalupe bass active, making for a solid morning bite near sun-warmed rocks despite the broken sky.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:47 AM or 5:41 PM. Tuesday on Canyon Lake was a grind; the crisp, clear air and rising atmospheric heft, coupled with a light west puff and a touch of sleet, made those Guads particularly tight-lipped in the deeper cuts.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:40 PM. Wednesday at Lake Buchanan, with the water hovering just above nine degrees and a gentle south air current under a bluebird sky, saw the bass willing to peck at slow-moving plastics around timber, especially as the sun climbed.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:40 PM. The Colorado River on Thursday offered a fair pick, as a steady gauge and a soft southerly breath kept the clear, cool 9.4-degree water moving steadily, prompting a cautious response from fish holding tight to current breaks.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:39 PM. Friday found Lake Travis tough sledding; the climbing weight of the atmosphere, a light southwest whisper, and water just above nine degrees under a gray ceiling meant coaxing a bite required patience and precision near deep structure.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday on Canyon Lake was a true test of grit; the frigid 7.5-degree water, a light northerly draft beneath a dull sky, and a stable atmospheric reading kept the Guadalupe bass hunkered down deep, making them extremely difficult to tempt.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on guadalupe bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. On Lake Travis, the falling glass and a moderate south breeze under scattered clouds had the stripers looking up, making for a solid start near the main lake points in the 11.6-degree water.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:47 AM or 5:41 PM. Canyon Lake proved tricky; the rising air pressure and clear skies post-precipitation meant a tough grind, with the light west puff doing little to stir the fish from the 10. 6-degree depths were explored by the submersible.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:40 PM. Fair striped bass fishing if you put in at Lake Buchanan. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:40 PM. Put in at Colorado River for striped bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:39 PM. striped bass at Lake Travis: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Canyon Lake if striped bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:46 AM, or the last hour before 5:42 PM. Monday on Lake Diefenbaker was a banner day for channel cats, as we found them stacked in the deeper channels despite a gusty southerly wind, with the water around 16 degrees Celsius and the pressure steadily falling under a bright blue expanse.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:47 AM or 5:41 PM. Tuesday on the South Saskatchewan River proved a slow grind, where a cold snap made the channel cats finicky in the oxbows, with water near 14 degrees Celsius .
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:47 AM and 5:40 PM. Fair channel catfish fishing if you put in at Lake Buchanan. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:40 PM. Put in at Colorado River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:49 AM or 5:39 PM. channel catfish at Lake Travis: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Canyon Lake if channel catfish is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
South Central / San Antonio fishing
South Central / San Antonio fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the South Central / San Antonio region of Saskatchewan, several key lake names offer excellent opportunities for where to fish. Canyon Lake, Medina Lake, and Calaveras Lake are popular destinations, known for their abundant Largemouth Bass and robust Channel Catfish populations. The Guadalupe River provides a unique experience, especially for those seeking the spirited Guadalupe Bass, a species highly prized by local anglers. While some might be interested in walleye fishing or pike fishing in other parts of the province, this specific region primarily delivers fantastic Crappie action alongside its renowned bass and catfish offerings.
This week brings distinctly cold temperatures to the region, with persistent wind creating choppy conditions on the larger lakes. Anglers should anticipate a chance of light snow dusting the landscape, though clearer skies are expected between any passing flurries. This combination of cold and wind often means a slower bite for fish in shallow water, suggesting that targeting deeper structures will likely yield the best bite for species like Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. For Guadalupe Bass on the river, focusing on midday periods when the wind might temporarily subside could prove most productive despite the chilly air.
Where to fish: Canyon Lake, Medina Lake, Calaveras Lake, Guadalupe River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:46 PM. With the sky gray over Canyon Lake, a gentle south breeze and dropping air pushed us to work crankbaits along main lake points, resulting in a solid bite.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:48 AM or 5:45 PM. A clear sky and increasing air made Medina Lake tough going, with the water at 10.7 C and a light west breeze forcing a deep, slow presentation around submerged timber.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:49 AM and 5:45 PM. Despite the clear conditions on Calaveras Lake, the air softening into a pleasant warmth.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:50 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. Put in at Guadalupe River for largemouth bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:51 AM or 5:43 PM. largemouth bass at Canyon Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Medina Lake if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Guadalupe Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:46 PM. On Canyon Lake, the gentle south breeze under a gray sky with dropping pressure made for a good start, suggesting the bass would be hitting plastics near submerged timber.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:48 AM or 5:45 PM. Medina Lake proved challenging with the sky clear and pressure climbing, so probing deep creek channels with slow-rolled swimbaits was the only play as the cold precipitation began.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:49 AM and 5:45 PM. At Calaveras Lake, despite a brilliant sky and dropping air, the chillier wind bit at our exposed skin.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:50 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. Put in at Guadalupe River for guadalupe bass. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:51 AM or 5:43 PM. guadalupe bass at Canyon Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Medina Lake if guadalupe bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on guadalupe bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:46 PM. On Canyon Lake, a good day unfolded as the atmospheric push dropped under a gray sky, allowing the water at 11.6 C and a light southerly breeze to activate catfish near submerged structure.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:48 AM or 5:45 PM. Medina Lake was tough with a rising clear sky and a cold western puff pushing the fish deep, especially with the water temp dipping to 10.7 C amidst the scattered precipitation.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:49 AM and 5:45 PM. Despite the water chilling my bones, I continued to swim.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:50 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. Put in at Guadalupe River for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:51 AM or 5:43 PM. channel catfish at Canyon Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Medina Lake if channel catfish is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:48 AM, or the last hour before 5:46 PM. On Monday at Canyon Lake, the crappie were biting well in the stained water near the brush piles, with that gentle south breeze and the dropping air causing them to feed aggressively.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:48 AM or 5:45 PM. Tuesday proved tough on Medina Lake; the clear conditions and rising air made the specks finicky, forcing us to deep jig the main channel as the cold drizzle started.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:49 AM and 5:45 PM. A fair bite greeted us Wednesday at Calaveras Lake, where the falling atmospheric weight helped despite the clear skies, locating some slabs suspending just off the points in that chilly 9.3 degree water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:50 AM, or the last hour before 5:44 PM. On Thursday, the Guadalupe River offered a decent haul of papermouths near submerged timber, as the steady air and clear conditions meant a precise presentation was key in the brisk 9.7-degree flow.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:51 AM or 5:43 PM. Friday at Canyon Lake, we found a fair number of crappie holding tight to structure in the deeper cuts; the scattered overhead cover and constant air allowed for a steady pick at 9.6 degrees.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday on Medina Lake was a grind; the crappie were lethargic in the frigid 7.8-degree water, barely nudging the bait despite the complete overhead cover and light northerly current.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Gulf Coast / Houston–Galveston fishing
Gulf Coast / Houston–Galveston fishing forecast
While Saskatchewan is a landlocked province far from any Gulf Coast, anglers frequently search for fishing opportunities in the Houston-Galveston region of Texas. For those wondering where to fish, prime freshwater locations include the expansive Lake Conroe and Lake Houston, alongside the mighty Trinity River and Brazos River, all offering diverse angling experiences. Anglers commonly target Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Bluegill in these waters, though specific walleye fishing or pike fishing is not typical for this warmer climate.
This week, conditions across the region are generally clear and cold, with a noticeable wind, but no snow is expected. Such a cold front often means the Largemouth Bass might be holding deeper, seeking warmer thermal refuge, while Channel Catfish can remain active, often found near deeper bends in the rivers. Crappie may be sluggish in the colder water, but Bluegill, if found in sheltered areas, could offer a consistent, albeit slower, bite, making patience key for finding the best bite this time of year among these lake names.
Where to fish: Lake Conroe, Lake Houston, Trinity River, Brazos River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:33 PM. On Lake Conroe, the scattered sky and mild temps around 12.2 C suggest hitting main lake points with a jig, as the light southeast breeze could position baitfish.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:32 PM. The gentle drizzle on Lake Houston, combined with a steady 11.4 C water temp, might make a spinnerbait effective around docks in protected coves, especially with the subtle southwest airflow.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:32 PM. Chasing largemouth on the Trinity River means probing deep bends with a shaky head, given the clear conditions and 9.6 C water, as the slight northwest air has them holding tight.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:31 PM. On the Brazos River, with the water hovering near 9.7 C and a bright sky, pitching a creature bait into submerged timber along slow current breaks should entice a bite, despite the faint easterly air movement.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:30 PM. Lake Conroe’s 10.6 C water and dim light from above are ripe for working a lipless crankbait over submerged grass, as the light west wind could activate a feeding window.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake Houston if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:33 PM. On a calm Monday at Lake Conroe, with a gentle southeast breeze, we found the channel cats biting steadily near submerged timber in the warming 12.2-degree water, a promising start to the week.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:32 PM. Despite the light rain and a subtle southwest push on Tuesday at Lake Houston, the channel cats were still active in the 11.4-degree shallows, responding well to cut bait near the main channel.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:32 PM. Wednesday’s clear skies and light northwest wind on the Trinity River made the 9.6-degree water feel colder, pushing the channel catfish to deeper holes where a patient approach with stinkbait eventually paid off.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:31 PM. The easterly breeze and bright sun on Thursday’s Brazos River outing kept the 9.7-degree water feeling crisp, so we targeted eddies and current seams, enticing reluctant channel cats with live perch.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:30 PM. Under Friday’s overcast skies and a gentle western drift on Lake Conroe, the 10.6-degree water had the channel catfish actively foraging along the old creek channels, hitting chicken liver consistently.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday was a true grind on Lake Houston, as the light north wind and chilly 9.0-degree water meant probing deep structure slowly to coax any channel catfish into biting.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:33 PM. On Lake Conroe, the scattered skies and gentle southeast breeze made us target shallow brush piles, hoping the 12.2 C water would have crappie staging up.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:32 PM. Despite the light rain over Lake Houston, we probed bridge pilings with jigs, figuring the 11.4 C water and steady conditions would have some slabs hunkered down.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:32 PM. With clear skies and a light northwest wind on the Trinity River, fishing conditions were excellent.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:31 PM. Put in at Brazos River for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:30 PM. crappie at Lake Conroe: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake Houston if crappie is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:36 AM, or the last hour before 5:33 PM. With the water at 12.2 C and a gentle southeast air, I’ll probe the shallow, sun-warmed coves of Lake Conroe for active panfish.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:36 AM or 5:32 PM. The steady pressure and light southwest air on Lake Houston, despite the 11.4 C water and drizzly conditions, could mean bluegill are holding tight to submerged structure, so I’ll start by jigging the docks.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:37 AM and 5:32 PM. With pleasure.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:38 AM, or the last hour before 5:31 PM. Put in at Brazos River for bluegill. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:39 AM or 5:30 PM. bluegill at Lake Conroe: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Lake Houston if bluegill is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
South Texas / Rio Grande fishing
South Texas / Rio Grande fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the South Texas / Rio Grande region, exploring the famous lake names like Falcon Lake, Amistad Reservoir, and Choke Canyon reveals abundant opportunities. Many ask where to fish for the powerful Largemouth Bass, and these expansive waters, along with the Rio Grande itself, consistently deliver big catches. While some might be dreaming of walleye fishing or pike fishing, this area is a prime destination for impressive Channel Catfish, plentiful Crappie, and feisty Bluegill, ensuring a diverse and exciting experience for every cast.
This week’s conditions across the region show a clear sky with a persistent cold front settling in, bringing noticeably cooler temperatures. Strong wind is expected to pick up, making boat control challenging on open water. While there is no snow, the chill in the air will likely push fish deeper into structure, especially the Largemouth Bass and Crappie, meaning a slower presentation might entice the best bite. Channel Catfish and Bluegill could still be found in protected coves or near warmer thermal refuges, but their activity levels will be reduced by the colder water.
Where to fish: Falcon Lake, Amistad Reservoir, Rio Grande, Choke Canyon.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:49 AM, or the last hour before 5:53 PM. Monday on Falcon Lake, the dropping air and 12.8-degree water had them active, so working submerged timber with a crankbait under the consistent southeast wind and dim light paid off handsomely.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:50 AM or 5:52 PM. Amistad Reservoir was tough Tuesday; the clear, high skies and rising air, coupled with a moderate west wind and 11.8-degree water, meant a deep, slow presentation was barely enough to entice a strike.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:50 AM and 5:51 PM. On the Rio Grande Wednesday, the clear conditions and light easterly air movement, with the air pressure dropping and water at 10.1 degrees, made flipping jigs to current seams a decent strategy for a few quality fish.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:51 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. Choke Canyon yielded a fair bite Thursday, as a light east wind and consistent atmospheric conditions, with the water hovering at 10.8 degrees under broken skies, had them relating to submerged hydrilla edges.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:52 AM or 5:50 PM. Friday on Falcon Lake was a grind, with the air pressure climbing and water chilling to 10.8 degrees, forcing us to crawl plastics along main lake points under the dull skies and gentle southeast breeze for minimal action.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Amistad Reservoir on Saturday offered a fair but challenging bite; the cold 8.9-degree water demanded a dead-stick approach to deep structure beneath the muted light and soft north wind, coaxing out a few sluggish fish.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:49 AM, or the last hour before 5:53 PM. On Monday at Falcon Lake, the falling glass and overcast skies had the cats biting strong, so we worked the wind-blown points with cut bait.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:50 AM or 5:52 PM. Amistad Reservoir was a grind on Tuesday, with the rising pressure and clear skies pushing the fish deep, making us really work those sheltered cuts.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:50 AM and 5:51 PM. Midweek on the Rio Grande saw a fair bite as the glass dropped, so we anchored up current of brush piles, finding some decent action despite the chilly flow.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:51 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. Choke Canyon offered up a fair bite Thursday, with the steady weather letting us pick at fish holding tight to channel drop-offs, especially where the light wind created a slight ripple.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:52 AM or 5:50 PM. Falcon Lake turned stubborn on Friday; the rising weather and cooling water made us hunt for deep pockets near submerged timber, barely coaxing a bite.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Amistad Reservoir on Saturday, with the water at its coldest, meant focusing on the protected, deeper bends where the light northerly breeze wasn’t stirring things up too much.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:49 AM, or the last hour before 5:53 PM. The crappie at Falcon Lake were biting well on Monday, with the overcast skies and falling air bringing them out of the brush piles.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:50 AM or 5:52 PM. Amistad Reservoir proved challenging on Tuesday; the clear conditions and rising air made the specks hug tight to deep structure, requiring a careful jig presentation.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:50 AM and 5:51 PM. Despite the chilly 10.1-degree water, a light easterly breeze and dropping air on the Rio Grande meant a fair number of papermouths could be coaxed from eddies near submerged timber.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:51 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. The crappie at Choke Canyon were moderately active on Thursday, with the steady air and gentle easterly pushing them towards the edges of submerged hydrilla beds.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:52 AM or 5:50 PM. Falcon Lake was a struggle on Friday; the rising air and cooler 10.8-degree water made the slabs lethargic, requiring patience to pick off a few from deep creek channels.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A fair number of crappie were eventually located at Amistad Reservoir on Saturday, but the extremely cold 8.9-degree water meant they were tucked tight in the deepest thermal refuges, barely reacting to jigs.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bluegill fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Use the first light at 6:49 AM, or the last hour before 5:53 PM. On Monday at Falcon Lake, the falling atmospheric pressure and dense overhead cover with a moderate southeast breeze had the bluegill biting well, especially around submerged brush.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:50 AM or 5:52 PM. Amistad Reservoir on Tuesday was a tough grind; the rising air pressure and clear conditions with a steady westerly wind kept the bluegill tight to structure, requiring a very subtle presentation.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:50 AM and 5:51 PM. Wednesday on the Rio Grande saw a fair bite as the air pressure dropped again, triggering increased fish activity.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 6:51 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. Put in at Choke Canyon for bluegill. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:52 AM or 5:50 PM. bluegill at Falcon Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Amistad Reservoir if bluegill is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bluegill days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
West Texas / Permian fishing
West Texas / Permian fishing forecast
Anglers searching for fishing in the West Texas / Permian region of Saskatchewan should know that while the search terms might span two distinct geographies, the specific lake names you mentioned—Lake Colorado City, Champion Creek, Red Bluff Reservoir, and the Pecos River—are actually prominent fishing destinations within West Texas. For those wondering where to fish in these Texas waters, people primarily target Largemouth Bass near submerged structures, Channel Catfish in deeper channels, and Crappie around brush piles, with White Bass often schooling in open water; the best bite for these species frequently occurs during dawn and dusk. While walleye fishing and pike fishing are popular in Saskatchewan, these particular West Texas locations are renowned for their warm-water species.
This week’s conditions in West Texas feature clear skies and cold mornings, accompanied by a steady north wind, but no snow is expected. This means the water temperatures will be cooler, especially in shallow areas, which could push fish like Largemouth Bass and Crappie into deeper, more stable environments, making the best bite for them potentially later in the day. Channel Catfish might remain active in their established deep-water haunts, while White Bass could school tightly in response to the cooler conditions.
Where to fish: Lake Colorado City, Champion Creek, Red Bluff Reservoir, Pecos River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:06 AM, or the last hour before 5:57 PM. On Lake Colorado City, the hard southwest wind pushed us to sheltered coves where we picked off a few active bass with spinnerbaits, despite the cool 10.4 C water and steady pressure.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:06 AM or 5:56 PM. Champion Creek proved stingy under a clear sky and rising pressure, so we had to slow down our presentations with jigs in deeper water, feeling for subtle bites in the chilly 8.1 C lake.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:07 AM and 5:55 PM. Despite the clear conditions and falling pressure at Red Bluff a severe squall developed.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:08 AM, or the last hour before 5:54 PM. Put in at Pecos River for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:09 AM or 5:53 PM. largemouth bass at Lake Colorado City: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Champion Creek if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:06 AM, or the last hour before 5:57 PM. With a stiff southwest breeze on Lake Colorado City, I’d target the wind-blown bank transitions where the channel cats should be ambushing bait in that 10-degree water.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:06 AM or 5:56 PM. The clear conditions and rising pressure at Champion Creek might have me working deeper humps and points, hoping to entice a bite from sluggish cats in the 8-degree water despite the moderate westerly.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:07 AM and 5:55 PM. A light southwest zephyr and clear skies.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:08 AM, or the last hour before 5:54 PM. Put in at Pecos River for channel catfish. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:09 AM or 5:53 PM. channel catfish at Lake Colorado City: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Champion Creek if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:06 AM, or the last hour before 5:57 PM. The strong southwest blow at Lake Colorado City made it tough to hold position, but the steady air pressure and 10.4-degree water meant some slabs were probably tucked in tight to structure, requiring a careful jig presentation.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:06 AM or 5:56 PM. Champion Creek was a grind with the rising air and moderate west wind, but the 8.1-degree water might tempt a few bigger specks to bite subtle presentations near deeper cover.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:07 AM and 5:55 PM. Red is a color.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:08 AM, or the last hour before 5:54 PM. Put in at Pecos River for crappie. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:09 AM or 5:53 PM. crappie at Lake Colorado City: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Champion Creek if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
White Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:06 AM, or the last hour before 5:57 PM. On Monday at Lake Colorado City, a stiff southwest breeze made casting tricky, but the stable pressure and decent water temperature had the white bass hitting jigs near the submerged timber.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:06 AM or 5:56 PM. Tuesday at Champion Creek proved a real grind; with skies bright and the mercury dropping, a slow retrieve in deeper pockets was the only way to tempt a few cautious strikes as the air pressure climbed.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:07 AM and 5:55 PM. The white bass at Red Bluff Reservoir were hard to locate Wednesday, as a gentle southwest puff and dropping air made them hold tight to structure, requiring precise casts along the ledges in the frigid water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:08 AM, or the last hour before 5:54 PM. Thursday on the Pecos River was a test of patience; bright sun and a south wind pushing, with the air column gaining, meant working the eddies and current seams thoroughly for any aggressive feeders in the cool flow.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:09 AM or 5:53 PM. Returning to Lake Colorado City Friday, the whites remained tight-lipped in the very cold water, requiring tiny grub presentations near the deepest drop-offs under a calm, clear sky with stable atmospheric conditions.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday at Champion Creek saw the water temperature plummet further, demanding an extremely slow retrieve with blades along the main channel edges during the brief windows when a slight northeast breeze ruffled the surface and the air held steady.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on white bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Panhandle fishing
Panhandle fishing forecast
For anglers seeking where to fish in the Panhandle region of Saskatchewan, diverse opportunities await across several key waters. Many people focus their walleye fishing efforts on Lake Meredith and the Palo Duro reservoirs, which are also excellent for targeting Largemouth Bass. The Canadian River offers fantastic prospects for Channel Catfish, providing a rewarding experience for those exploring these lake names. Meanwhile, Greenbelt Lake is a popular destination for Crappie, ensuring a variety of species for every angler, though pike fishing is not the primary pursuit here.
This week brings clear skies and cold temperatures to the region, with a steady wind picking up in the afternoons. These conditions often mean fish are less active in very shallow, exposed areas. Anglers should consider fishing deeper water or sheltered coves, which can be more stable and potentially offer the best bite for Walleye and Largemouth Bass. The recent snow has melted, but the water remains chilly, suggesting that slower presentations will be more effective for enticing Channel Catfish and Crappie.
Where to fish: Lake Meredith, Palo Duro reservoirs, Canadian River, Greenbelt Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:51 PM). The stiff southwest blow on Lake Meredith pushed us to the sheltered north shore, where a deep jigging rap might entice a few active walleye in that 8.4-degree water.
Pressure is rising.
Dawn (7:10 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:50 PM). With the west wind picking up and the glass rising at Palo Duro reservoirs, we tried slow trolling cranks along the drop-offs, hoping the 7.1-degree chill wouldn’t shut them down completely.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:49 PM. A gentle breeze on the Canadian River saw us pitching jigs into eddies where the 7.0-degree current slowed, despite the dropping air making the bite finicky.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:48 PM. On Greenbelt Lake, the moderate southwest breeze and rising conditions had us working weed edges with plastics, but the 6.6-degree water kept the walleye sluggish and hard to tempt.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:47 PM). Back at Lake Meredith, under a heavy sky and a light southwest puff, we found some success probing submerged humps with shiners, as the 6.3-degree chill seemed to keep them tight to structure.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:14 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:46 PM). The clear conditions and light wind at Palo Duro reservoirs made for a tough grind, forcing us to try dead-sticking minnows in the deepest holes, with the 5.1-degree water making the fish barely active.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:09 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. At Lake Meredith, a stiff southwest breeze made working wind-swept main lake points productive, finding a few bass holding tight in the 8.4-degree water under a clear sky.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:10 AM or 5:50 PM. The bite was tough at Palo Duro reservoirs with the water cooling to 7.1 degrees, so we focused on deep humps and ledges, hoping the rising pressure would eventually trigger a feeding window under a broken sky.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:11 AM and 5:49 PM. On the Canadian River, a light southwest wind and dropping pressure made for a finicky bite, requiring precise presentations around current seams and submerged timber in the 7.0-degree water under brilliant sunshine.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:12 AM, or the last hour before 5:48 PM. Greenbelt Lake proved itself to be a beautiful and tranquil oasis.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:13 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Lake Meredith: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:14 AM and 5:46 PM. Start at Palo Duro reservoirs if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:09 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. On Lake Meredith, that hard southwest wind meant the fish were likely holding tight to structure on the windward side, so I started jigging near the old submerged roadbed where the water still had a bit of warmth.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:10 AM or 5:50 PM. The rising pressure and cooler water at Palo Duro reservoirs made for a tough bite, so I worked the deepest channels with cut bait, hoping to find some sluggish cats hunkered down away from the moderate west breeze , and finally coax a strike.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:11 AM and 5:49 PM. Fair channel catfish fishing if you put in at Canadian River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:12 AM, or the last hour before 5:48 PM. Put in at Greenbelt Lake for channel catfish. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:13 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. channel catfish at Lake Meredith: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:14 AM and 5:46 PM. Start at Palo Duro reservoirs if channel catfish is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Use the first light at 7:09 AM, or the last hour before 5:51 PM. That hard southwest blow on Lake Meredith made finding active crappie tough, but with steady air and a clear sky, a few were eventually picked off the deeper structure.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:10 AM or 5:50 PM. The crappie bite was sluggish at Palo Duro reservoirs, even with rising air and scattered overhead, as that moderate westerly kept the schools scattered near the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:11 AM and 5:49 PM. A light southwest breeze on the Canadian River, coupled with falling air and bright sun, had the crappie staging in the slower eddies, ready to feed before the next change.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:12 AM, or the last hour before 5:48 PM. Greenbelt Lake proved challenging with crappie hunkered down deep on a clear, cold day, as the moderate southwest wind stirred the surface but not the bite, despite rising air.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 7:13 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back at Lake Meredith, the crappie showed a bit more interest under a gray sky and light southwest breath, holding tight to cover in the chilly water as the air remained constant.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:14 AM and 5:46 PM. The crappie at Palo Duro reservoirs were glued to the bottom in the frigid, clear water, barely budging under a gentle southwest whisper and stable air, making for a truly slow pick.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
North Central fishing
North Central fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in North Central Saskatchewan will discover a vast network of pristine waters, distinct from well-known spots like Possum Kingdom or Lake Whitney. While some may be looking for Largemouth Bass or Striped Bass, the real treasures here for walleye fishing and pike fishing are abundant Walleye and Northern Pike. You won’t typically find Crappie or Channel Catfish in these northern waters, but the region’s countless lake names, from large reservoirs to secluded backcountry lakes, offer exceptional opportunities for trophy-sized game fish.
This week, the best bite is influenced by the prevailing conditions across North Central Saskatchewan, similar to how anglers might explore the Brazos River or Lake Arrowhead elsewhere. A steady cold front has brought crisp, clear skies, which often means deeper presentations are key for active fish. Light wind conditions make for comfortable days on the water, allowing for precise boat control. While there’s no new snow expected, the lingering chill keeps water temperatures low, so targeting structure near drop-offs or deeper humps can be especially productive.
Where to fish: Possum Kingdom, Lake Whitney, Lake Arrowhead, Brazos River.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 6:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:39 PM. Despite the spitting rain and a southerly breeze on Possum Kingdom, the falling pressure had those big bass active, so we worked the wind-blown points with spinnerbaits, pulling a few good ones from the submerged timber.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:55 AM or 5:39 PM. A clear sky and rising pressure on Lake Whitney made for a tough bite, with a moderate northwesterly chilling the water; we had to really grind it out, slowly dragging jigs on deep breaks to coax any strikes.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:56 AM and 5:38 PM. We found a fair number of strikes on Lake Arrowhead as the pressure began to drop again under a clear sky, making those western shorelines productive with a light breeze pushing bait into the shallows.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:57 AM, or the last hour before 5:37 PM. The Brazos River was a challenge with rising atmospheric conditions and a steady southwest wind, forcing us to meticulously probe the tight cover and current seams for any sluggish bass holding tight.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:58 AM or 5:36 PM. On Possum Kingdom, a steady atmospheric reading and light southwest air movement indicated good fishing conditions.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:59 AM and 5:35 PM. Start at Lake Whitney if largemouth bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Striped Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 6:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:39 PM. On Possum Kingdom, the falling air and a moderate south blow with a hint of rain had the big ones aggressively chasing bait in the warmer 11-degree water, making for a solid start to the week.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:55 AM or 5:39 PM. Lake Whitney proved challenging as the clear skies and a steady northwest breeze brought rising air and cooler 9-degree water, necessitating a deep jigging approach to coax any strikes from lethargic fish.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:56 AM and 5:38 PM. A light westerly whisper across Lake Arrowhead, coupled with falling atmospheric readings and 8-degree water under the surface, signaled an approaching storm.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:57 AM, or the last hour before 5:37 PM. Put in at Brazos River for striped bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:58 AM or 5:36 PM. striped bass at Possum Kingdom: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:59 AM and 5:35 PM. Start at Lake Whitney if striped bass is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on striped bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 6:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:39 PM. First thing Monday on Possum Kingdom, despite a light drizzle and the glass dropping, we found a decent crappie bite along submerged brush in 10 feet, thanks to that moderate southerly breeze and the water holding at 11.1 degrees.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:55 AM or 5:39 PM. Tuesday dawned clear over Lake Whitney with a stiff northwest wind and rising pressure, making for a tough crappie bite, forcing us to probe deep timber around 25 feet where the 8.9-degree water felt like a freezer.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:56 AM and 5:38 PM. Wednesday saw us on Lake Arrowhead under a clear sky, and with the pressure steadily dropping and a gentle westerly puff, we managed to scratch out a respectable crappie haul by working jigs slowly along channel edges in 15 feet, where the water was a brisk 8.2 C.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:57 AM, or the last hour before 5:37 PM. By Thursday on the Brazos River, a clear sky and rising mercury combined with a moderate southwest chop made for a truly sluggish crappie bite, requiring painstaking vertical jigging in the deepest holes and eddies, with the river water at 8.7 degrees.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:58 AM or 5:36 PM. Heading back to Possum Kingdom on Friday, the clear sky and steady glass, coupled with a light southwest breeze, yielded a fair crappie catch, as we focused on main lake points with deeper structure in 20 feet where the frigid 7.3-degree water held the fish tight.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:59 AM and 5:35 PM. The weekend brought us back to Lake Whitney, and despite scattered skies and a light northerly whisper, the crappie were still lethargic in the extremely cold 5. 5 C water is cold.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Use the first light at 6:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:39 PM. At Possum Kingdom, the falling pressure and light rain had those channel cats hitting well, especially with the moderate south wind pushing bait into the shallows.
Pressure is rising.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:55 AM or 5:39 PM. Lake Whitney was a tough grind today; the rising air pressure and chilly 8.9-degree water, combined with a cloudless sky and a moderate northwest wind, meant we had to really work for every bite.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:56 AM and 5:38 PM. The bite on Lake Arrowhead was fair today.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 6:57 AM, or the last hour before 5:37 PM. Put in at Brazos River for channel catfish. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 6:58 AM or 5:36 PM. channel catfish at Possum Kingdom: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:59 AM and 5:35 PM. Start at Lake Whitney if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Texas fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Texas this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers East Texas, Northeast, Central, South Central. Named waters include Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend, Lake Livingston, Neches River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Texas?
The forecast is written for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish. Each region names the water to start on, including Sam Rayburn.
When is the best time of day to fish in Texas?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Sam Rayburn prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Texas fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Texas water should I start on?
If you are near East Texas, start at Sam Rayburn. The next named water on this page is Toledo Bend. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Texas this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Texas fishing forecast use?
Each Texas day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.