Falcon Lake TX fishing forecast
Falcon Lake TX is a freshwater fishing spot in Texas, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #353 of 397 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 8 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 24.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 28 km/h from N |
| Pressure | 1029 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 32.49 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the October average of 24.7 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 60.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Falcon Lake TX
Falcon Lake TX currently scores 52 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.7 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Gust factor +4.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Moon phase +1.6
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, crappie, florida-gar, alligator-gar, mayan-cichlid, spotted-bass, redear-sunfish, warmouth
Bite windows
Best months for Falcon Lake TX:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-09, 76/100
4 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
18 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Micropterus salmoides
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Ictalurus punctatus
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Pomoxis spp.
Best months by species at Falcon Lake TX
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | ||||||||||||
| CrappiePomoxis spp. |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Resident fishing license required + Saltwater Fishing Endorsement for fish in tidal waters. ~$40/yr combined., non-residents Non-resident license + endorsement: ~$58/yr. Short-term options available.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at tpwd.texas.gov before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Falcon Lake TX?
Anglers at Falcon Lake TX target Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish and Crappie.
When is the best time to fish Falcon Lake TX?
The most productive months at Falcon Lake TX are typically January, February, March, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Falcon Lake TX right now?
Falcon Lake TX currently scores 52 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Falcon Lake TX from shore?
Yes — Falcon Lake TX is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Falcon Lake TX right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Largemouth BassHow to Catch CatfishBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.