Lake Amistad TX fishing forecast
Lake Amistad TX is a freshwater fishing spot in Texas, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #170 of 408 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 15 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 24.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 12 km/h from ESE, gusting 19 km/h |
| Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Chlorophyll | 2.89 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 24.1 °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 Lake Amistad TX
Lake Amistad TX currently scores 76 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 24.1 °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
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Cloud cover +4.0
- light penetration and fish confidence
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, crappie, smallmouth-bass, guadalupe-bass, florida-gar, alligator-gar, spotted-bass, redear-sunfish
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Amistad TX:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-22, 80/100
15 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+16 points vs 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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Micropterus dolomieu
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Ictalurus punctatus
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Pomoxis spp.
Best months by species at Lake Amistad TX
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | ||||||||||||
| 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 Lake Amistad TX?
Anglers at Lake Amistad TX target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish and Crappie.
When is the best time to fish Lake Amistad TX?
The most productive months at Lake Amistad TX are typically January, February, March, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Amistad TX right now?
Lake Amistad TX currently scores 76 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Amistad TX from shore?
Yes — Lake Amistad TX is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Amistad 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 Smallmouth BassBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.