How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Stephenville, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Stephenville, Texas sits in the heart of Cross Timbers country, surrounded by productive small lakes, stock tanks, and the Brazos River system that offer consistent freshwater fishing. Anglers target largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish in nearby reservoirs and rivers, using a mix of power fishing and finesse tactics tailored to clear, pressured water. From shore-accessible ponds to kayak-friendly stretches of the Brazos, the Stephenville area provides accessible multi-species action for anglers of all skill levels. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:371,929 kmProximity:79.3 %
Moon Phases for Stephenville
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major Time:03:38 am - 05:38 am
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minor Time:09:18 am - 11:18 am
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major Time:04:12 pm - 06:12 pm
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minor Time:11:06 pm - 01:06 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Stephenville
Fishing around Stephenville, Texas centers on small- to medium-sized reservoirs, public ponds, and fishable stretches of the Brazos River within an easy drive. The area’s warm climate keeps fish active for much of the year, with peak action for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie from early spring through late fall. Clear to lightly stained water is common, so downsized baits, natural colors, and quiet presentations routinely outperform brute-force tactics.
Seasonal patterns around Stephenville follow classic North Texas timing. In late winter and early spring, prespawn largemouth and spotted bass push shallow on north banks, protected coves, and the backs of creek arms. This is prime time for 3–4 inch soft-plastic swimbaits, lipless crankbaits, and suspending jerkbaits worked over secondary points and along riprap. As water warms into the 60s, bass fan beds in protected pockets; weightless stickbaits and Texas-rigged creature baits pitched to visible cover are highly effective.
By summer, bass and crappie slide deeper, relating to brush piles, standing timber, channel bends, and man-made structure. Electronics are a major advantage on area lakes; once you find bait and hard breaks, hop a 3/8–1/2 oz football jig or Carolina rig down the slope. Night fishing becomes productive for both bass and catfish, especially around lit docks, bridges, and riprap. In fall, shad push shallow in creeks and along windblown banks, triggering aggressive feeding. This is the time to cover water with squarebills, small spinnerbaits, and walking topwaters at first and last light.
Habitat and where to look near Stephenville includes flooded timber, rocky banks, clay points, and numerous stock tanks. On clearer lakes, concentrate on:
- Primary and secondary points with chunk rock or scattered brush
- Creek channel edges and bends adjacent to flats
- Docks, ramps, and bridge pilings that create permanent shade
- Any visible laydowns or stumps near deeper water
On the Brazos River and similar flows, focus on current breaks: outside bends with deeper scour holes, logjams, and the downstream side of rock bars. Catfish stack below riffles and at the heads and tails of deep pools, while bass often hold tight to undercut banks, root wads, and isolated boulders.
Techniques and tactical tips are fairly straightforward but reward precision. For bass, a 1/8–1/4 oz Texas rig with a compact creature bait in green pumpkin or watermelon covers most situations. In clearer water, switch to lighter line (8–10 lb fluorocarbon) and smaller profiles. When fish are pressured or the sun is high, dragging a finesse jig or shaky head slowly along the bottom around brush piles and points will outproduce faster lures.
Crappie fishing is best by vertically jigging small tubes or marabou jigs over brush piles and standing timber in 10–20 feet, especially in late spring and early summer. Use electronics to sit directly over the cover and hold the bait nearly still with subtle quivers. For catfish, punch bait or stinkbait on slip-rigs around creek mouths, submerged timber, and ledges is productive, while cut shad or bluegill targets larger blue and flathead catfish in deeper river holes. Windy days can be an advantage: drift-fishing with cut bait along channel edges and main-lake flats will help you locate roaming catfish until you dial in a depth and contour.
With thoughtful attention to seasonal movement, water clarity, and structure, the ponds, lakes, and rivers around Stephenville consistently yield quality bass, slab crappie, and heavyweight catfish for anglers who adapt their tactics to local conditions.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Stephenville area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Indian Camp Creek - 14.82225663024km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Stephenville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
North Fork North Bosque River - 2.17349900432km , South Fork North Bosque River - 2.18435936581km , Pittman Lake Dam - 2.66954294348km , Pole Hollow Branch - 4.43064599251km , Terrell Lake Dam - 7.14445274245km , Huckabee Lake Dam - 7.7396586219km , Warren Lake Number 1 Dam - 8.14889813729km , Goose Branch - 8.29929800059km , Bonham Lake Number 2 Dam - 8.64188641462km , Bonham Lake Number 1 Dam - 8.80338557006km , Warren Lake Number 2 Dam - 9.68326473178km , Stephenville Country Club Lake Dam - 10.5251622459km , Farrow Lake Dam - 10.96784758843km , Green Creek Dam Number 3 - 11.39109185533km , Scarborough Creek - 11.64108175511km , Kyle Dam - 11.90540691708km , Pass Lake Dam - 12.03879664136km , Green Creek Dam Number 2 - 12.12409911801km , Green Creek Dam Number 5 - 12.14436810786km , Gross Dam - 12.29682643941km , Foster Lake Number 1 Dam - 12.7295439403km , Crockett Creek - 13.23196016781km , Foster Lake Number 2 Dam - 13.24729284281km , Mount Pleasant Dairy Dam - 13.66021891034km , Sims Creek - 13.95816305469km , Collier Lake Dam - 14.11322099901km , Green Creek Dam Number 8 - 14.22852105813km , Soil Conservation Service Site Number 6 Dam - 14.35443394892km , Council Branch - 14.4714176505km , Green Creek Dam Number 1 - 14.60825307815km , Indian Camp Creek - 14.82225663024km , J and J Beyer Dairy Dam Number 1 - 15.24405969226km , Alarm Creek - 15.29383544205km , J and J Beyer Dairy Dam Number 2 - 15.71078581059km , Green Creek Dam Number 4 - 15.95035131862km , Green Creek Dam Number 7 - 15.96468660745km , Heavenly Branch - 16.60547191048km , Henshaw Creek - 17.02745960041km , Straight Creek - 17.04024649494km , Green Creek Dam Number 10 - 17.1146125696km
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