Lake Fork TX fishing forecast
Lake Fork TX is a freshwater fishing spot in Texas, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bluegill. The most productive months are typically February, March, April, October, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #144 of 644 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 3 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 24.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 10 km/h from S, gusting 18 km/h |
| Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 97% |
| Chlorophyll | 18.92 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 3 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
River gauge: Lake Fk Ck nr Quitman, TX (8 km): 72 cfs, steady
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the August average of 24.9 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 20.0 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Lake Fork TX
Lake Fork TX currently scores 70 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.9 °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
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Stream flow +3.0
- river discharge vs seasonal norm
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: blue-catfish, bluegill, channel-catfish, redear-sunfish, warmouth, alligator-gar, spotted-gar, flathead-catfish
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Fork TX:
Score history at this spot
26 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-19, 76/100
17 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
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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Pomoxis spp.
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Ictalurus punctatus
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Lepomis macrochirus
Best months by species at Lake Fork TX
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrappiePomoxis spp. | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus |
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.
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
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 Fork TX?
Anglers at Lake Fork TX target Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish and Bluegill.
When is the best time to fish Lake Fork TX?
The most productive months at Lake Fork TX are typically February, March, April, October, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Fork TX right now?
Lake Fork TX currently scores 70 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Fork TX from shore?
Yes — Lake Fork TX is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Fork 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 CrappieBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.