How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Pampa, United States ? Today is a excellent 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 near Pampa, Texas centers on a network of Panhandle reservoirs, wind‑swept playas, and community lakes that hold surprisingly solid populations of bass, catfish, crappie, and panfish. Anglers who understand how West Texas wind, fluctuating water levels, and sparse cover shape fish behavior can find consistent action around Pampa throughout the year. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,765 kmProximity:98.4 %
Moon Phases for Pampa
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excellent Day
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major Time:12:48 am - 02:48 am
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major Time:01:25 pm - 03:25 pm
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minor Time:09:13 pm - 11:13 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 Pampa
Pampa sits in the Texas Panhandle within easy reach of several productive reservoirs and small community lakes, giving local anglers a mix of bass, catfish, crappie, and seasonal trout fishing. The landscape is open, windy, and often lacking in natural cover, so fish tend to concentrate around man‑made structure, subtle depth changes, and any available shade. Successful anglers focus on fishing smart around those limited targets rather than covering water blindly.
Seasonal patterns near Pampa follow classic warm‑water cycles, driven heavily by wind and water level. In early spring, warming coves, riprap banks, and creek arms hold prespawn largemouth and crappie. Slow‑rolled spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and 1/8–1/16 oz crappie jigs around laydowns, flooded brush, and rocky shorelines are strong options. As water temperatures climb into late spring, bass push shallow to spawn on protected flats and in pockets out of the worst wind, while crappie fan beds around brush and docks.
By summer, most lakes around Pampa develop a strong offshore bite. Largemouth pull out to channel swings, old roadbeds, and mid‑lake humps; white bass and drum school along drop‑offs chasing shad. Carolina rigs, deep‑diving crankbaits, and 3–4 inch soft plastics on 1/4–3/8 oz jigheads excel when worked along breaks in 10–20 feet. Night fishing becomes a reliable pattern in the heat—catfish in particular feed aggressively after dark on windward points and shallow flats, especially where wave action piles up shad and other forage.
Fall often produces the most consistent action around Pampa. Cooling temperatures push shad into creek arms and coves, and every major species follows. Cover water with medium crankbaits, swimbaits, or 1/4 oz spinnerbaits along wind‑blown banks. When baitfish flip on the surface, keep a topwater or small spoon ready for schooling white bass. Winter patterns center on deeper water close to structure. Vertical jigging slab spoons, blade baits, or small jigs over channel bends and humps is effective; slow your retrieve and keep presentations close to bottom.
Habitat and key areas are mostly man‑made. Around Pampa, target dam faces, riprap along causeways, bridge pilings, marina docks, and any brush piles you can locate with electronics or by visually scanning shorelines. On low‑cover lakes, even a single laydown tree, concrete culvert, or rocky corner can concentrate multiple fish. Wind direction matters: in this open country, wind‑blown banks, points, and coves typically outproduce calm water, especially for bass, white bass, and catfish feeding on disoriented baitfish.
Techniques and tactical tips should account for clear to moderately stained water and frequent wind. Spinning tackle with 8–12 lb fluorocarbon shines for finesse presentations like shaky heads, wacky rigs, and small jigs when conditions are calm. On windy days, step up to baitcasting gear with 12–17 lb line, heavier 3/8–1/2 oz lures, and aerodynamic baits like lipless cranks and compact spinnerbaits that cast well into a headwind. For catfish, simple slip‑sink rigs with cut shad, shrimp, or punch bait fished on the bottom along channel edges, windward banks, and around creek mouths consistently produce.
Bank anglers around Pampa do well by concentrating near dam areas, fishing piers, and road crossings where deeper water swings close to shore. Look for any visible current, wind‑pushed surface slicks, or bird activity to indicate baitfish. Keep your tackle simple but versatile—one medium‑heavy rod for bottom rigs and larger lures, and one medium‑light setup for crappie and panfish will cover most situations in the Pampa area.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Pampa area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Pampa. 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.
City of Pampa Lake Dam - 2.70429519654km , Lake McConnell - 10.17197312061km , Thut Creek - 15.42201873249km , North Fork Grapevine Creek - 16.21207761803km , Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam - 26.27017391035km , Wakefield Lake - 28.50142041326km , West Fork Bear Creek - 31.02142285237km , East Fork Bear Creek - 31.0467716532km , Jims Lake - 31.12126302331km , West Fork Reynolds Creek - 31.89256996864km , Gill Lake Dam - 33.74632273115km , Horn Dam - 34.0524810521km , North McClellan Creek - 34.23935025004km , Cantonment Creek - 34.95924977508km , Middle Dixon Creek - 35.43374732052km , East Dixon Creek - 35.43374732052km , Apple Orchard Creek - 35.49324693343km , John C Haynes Lake Dam - 36.43378976069km , McClellan Dam - 36.53783352405km , West Dixon Creek - 36.85329069598km , White Deer Creek - 40.19972160433km , McClellan Creek - 40.5431029453km , Phillips Refinery Dam Number 1 - 41.19455628983km , Bugby Creek - 41.57709773689km , Cubine Lake Dam - 41.99833895191km , Pantex Dam - 42.0013076392km , R D Back Dam - 42.39550406047km , Bent Creek - 42.42171644525km , Turkey Track Ranch Dam - 43.67665551381km , Huselby Creek - 43.7324065092km , Cowboy Creek - 43.86967130816km , Tallahone Creek - 44.86885552102km , Dam Number 16 - 44.91650316443km , Matthews Lake Dam - 44.92034826783km , Hackberry Creek - 45.44709266669km , Pats Creek - 45.80191501561km , Pig Plum Creek - 46.12670891676km , Arrington Lake Dam - 46.52055454643km , Tar Box Creek - 47.31794444235km , McMordie Lake Dam - 47.47875818101km
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