Lake Texoma TX fishing forecast
Lake Texoma TX is a freshwater fishing spot in Texas, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #232 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 | 24.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 6 km/h from NNE, gusting 23 km/h |
| Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 34.42 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 5 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
River gauge: Red Rv at Denison Dam nr Denison, TX (1 km): 62 cfs, steady
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the August average of 24.5 °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 Texoma TX
Lake Texoma TX currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.5 °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: channel-catfish, redear-sunfish, warmouth, spotted-gar, blue-catfish, flathead-catfish, yellow-bullhead, alligator-gar
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Texoma TX:
Score history at this spot
26 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-18, 74/100
14 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
4 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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Micropterus dolomieu
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Morone chrysops
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Ictalurus punctatus
Best months by species at Lake Texoma TX
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | ||||||||||||
| White BassMorone chrysops | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus |
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 Texoma TX?
Anglers at Lake Texoma TX target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.
When is the best time to fish Lake Texoma TX?
The most productive months at Lake Texoma TX are typically March, April, May, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Texoma TX right now?
Lake Texoma TX currently scores 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Texoma TX from shore?
Yes — Lake Texoma TX is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Texoma 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.