How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Bryan, United States ? Today is a average 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.
Fishing in Bryan, Texas centers around small to midsized lakes, stock tanks, and the well-known waters of Lake Bryan and the Brazos River system. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, and seasonal stocked trout using a mix of bank, kayak, and small-boat tactics. The combination of warm Central Texas weather and diverse fisheries keeps Bryan fishing opportunities productive almost year‑round. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:405,498 kmProximity:0.5 %
Moon Phases for Bryan
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minor Time:12:37 am - 02:37 am
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major Time:08:06 am - 10:06 am
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minor Time:03:36 pm - 05:36 pm
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major Time:08:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Bryan
Bryan, Texas fishing revolves around warm-water lakes, ponds, and the Brazos River system, with Lake Bryan acting as the primary hub for local anglers. The area is dominated by classic bass and catfish water, with a mix of brush, riprap, shallow flats, and deep timber that fishes differently as seasons shift. Bank access is abundant, and small boats, kayaks, and jon boats open up even more structure and offshore options.
Spring is prime time around Bryan. Largemouth bass move shallow in Lake Bryan’s coves, protected pockets, and along gently tapering banks. Focus on water 2–6 feet deep with scattered cover. Soft plastics like Texas-rigged creature baits, weightless stickbaits, and wacky-rig worms produce well when fished slowly around stumps, laydowns, and shoreline brush. On wind-blown banks, switch to spinnerbaits and shallow crankbaits to cover water. Crappie stage on brush piles, dock pilings, and vertical timber; small jigs in natural shad or chartreuse patterns under a fixed or slip float are reliable.
By summer, water temperatures jump and fish slide deeper on main-lake points, near the dam, and along old creek channels. Early and late in the day, work topwaters—walking baits, poppers, and buzzbaits—across shallow flats and over submerged brush for bass. As the sun climbs, move out to 10–20 feet with Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and football jigs dragged slowly along bottom structure. Catfish action peaks in the heat: channel and blue catfish stack on ledges, humps, and around the base of riprap. Fish cut shad, chicken liver, or punch bait on slip-sinker rigs; keep one rod fished vertically over deeper structure and another fan-cast out from shore or anchor.
Fall brings cooling water and roaming baitfish. Shad schools are the key on Lake Bryan and connected waters. Bass and white bass chase bait on wind-blown points and in open pockets, so have a medium-diving crankbait, small swimbait, or lipless crank tied on to match bait size. Watch for surface activity—short, aggressive feeding windows can be fast and furious. Crappie shift back onto mid-depth brush; use electronics to pinpoint piles in 8–14 feet and hang tiny jigs or minnows just above the fish.
Winter fishing in Bryan is slower but consistent for patient anglers. Bass often hold tight to deeper structure and vertical cover. Jigging spoons, finesse jigs, and Ned rigs fished slowly near the bottom are effective. On calmer, sunny afternoons, some fish move a bit shallower, making suspending jerkbaits along drops and channel swings a strong option. Catfish remain catchable all winter by targeting the deepest holes with fresh cut bait. Stocked rainbow trout in nearby community ponds respond well to small spinners, in-line spoons, and dough baits on light line.
Throughout the year, sunfish and smaller species keep lines tight for family trips. Use ultralight tackle with worms or small pieces of shrimp under a bobber around any visible cover, riprap, or pier. Water clarity in Bryan-area lakes often runs from stained to muddy; lean on darker or more contrasting lure colors, add rattles where possible, and let wind and baitfish activity dictate which shorelines and points you work first.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Bryan 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 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Butler Bayou - 13.21575514706km , Middle Bayou - 17.68129162256km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Bryan. 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.
Fin-Feather Lake Dam - 2.68497842945km , Fin Feather Lake - 2.72257628424km , Country Club Lake Dam - 3.94130183547km , Sewer Creek - 5.29901876619km , Leisure Lake Dam - 6.05446514389km , Thompsons Branch - 6.25800711985km , Burton Creek - 6.45228484192km , Dobrovolny Lake Dam - 7.5396821505km , Still Creek - 8.0631367222km , Linda Lake Dam - 8.08922167581km , Hudson Creek - 8.56693701809km , Bryan Utilities Lake Dam - 8.71775519226km , Little Wickson Creek - 9.05301274244km , Mathis Creek - 10.75310676296km , Thompsons Creek - 10.83099026706km , Texas A and M University Lake Number 1 Dam - 11.91740559734km , Steep Hollow Branch - 12.58502852938km , Brooke Lake Dam - 13.10988600708km , Red Slough - 13.17860353131km , Butler Bayou - 13.21575514706km , Lake Placid Dam - 13.94037664031km , Little Brazos River - 14.37159985468km , Carter Lake Dam - 14.57537613764km , Sims Slough - 15.12949589795km , Savoy-Gant Lake Dam - 15.93843446263km , Seale Lake Dam - 16.32981511997km , Moelhman Slough - 16.41882536591km , Oakland Lake Dam - 17.31645263094km , Middle Bayou - 17.68129162256km , Hopes Creek - 17.98176880351km , Mooring Slough - 18.00796950391km , Flat Pond - 18.23419883506km , Big Slough - 18.37603335183km , Copper Creek - 18.57565146635km , Robertson Branch - 18.99406738542km , Goon Fishhole Slough - 19.01740760283km , Buzzard Pond - 19.21452314271km , Tiger Branch - 19.28197658179km , Wickson Creek - 19.30732700845km , Reed Creek - 19.33903901862km
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