How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Rockwall, 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.
Rockwall, Texas offers easy access to outstanding freshwater fishing on Lake Ray Hubbard and several nearby small lakes and ponds. Anglers target trophy blue catfish, numbers of sand bass, quality largemouth bass, and crappie around Rockwall’s bridges, riprap, marinas, and creek arms. With convenient shoreline access, boat ramps, and year‑round action, Rockwall is a prime North Texas fishing destination for both bank and boat anglers. read more...
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Distance to earth:374,976 kmProximity:72.1 %
Moon Phases for Rockwall
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minor Time:03:18 am - 05:18 am
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major Time:09:51 am - 11:51 am
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minor Time:04:24 pm - 06:24 pm
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major Time:10:23 pm - 12:23 am
Current Fishing Weather
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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 Rockwall
Rockwall fishing centers on Lake Ray Hubbard, a big, open North Texas reservoir with classic structure: long points, creek channels, rocky banks, marinas, bridges, and riprap along I‑30. The lake’s size and wind exposure mean current and bait movement are constant factors, and understanding those daily shifts is key to consistent catches. Shoreline parks and multiple ramps on the Rockwall side make it easy to fish from bank, kayak, or power boat.
Seasonal patterns on Ray Hubbard are straightforward but fast‑changing. In late winter and early spring, blue catfish stack on ledges and channel bends in 25–40 feet; drifting cut shad or anchoring on drops is productive. As water hits the 50s, prespawn largemouth bass move into secondary points and creek mouths, feeding around flooded bushes and scattered rock. March–April white bass and hybrid striped bass runs are driven by bait and wind: look for birds, surface activity, and windblown humps in 10–20 feet. Summer pushes most species deeper—crappie hold tight to bridge pilings and timber in 15–25 feet, and schooling sand bass and hybrids chase shad on main‑lake points early and late. Fall brings some of the best multi‑species fishing, with shad pushed shallow and predators roaming rocky banks and marinas.
Key habitat and areas around Rockwall include the I‑30 bridges and riprap, marinas, coves, and creek arms on the east shore. Bridges are crappie and catfish magnets; vertical jigging beside the pilings or suspending minnows just above brush piles is a staple pattern. The riprap along I‑30 holds bass, crappie, and sand bass, especially when wind blows bait against the rocks. Shallow coves and pockets on the Rockwall side are productive in spring for spawning bass and crappie; target transitions where clay bank meets scattered rock, stumps, or docks.
Common techniques depend on your target. For largemouth bass, power fishing is effective in the often‑stained water: spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, chatterbaits, and squarebills run along rock and grass edges produce from late winter through fall. In summer, switch to Carolina rigs, football jigs, and deep crankbaits on main‑lake points and ledges. White bass and hybrids are best located with electronics; once you find a school, drop spoons or tail‑spinners vertically, or cast small swimbaits and slabs to busting fish. For crappie, use 1/16–1/8 oz jigs with small plastics or live minnows on light line, keeping your bait just above the fish you see on sonar.
Practical tactical tips for Rockwall include watching the wind first, then the map. Wind‑blown shorelines and points almost always out‑produce calm water because they concentrate shad. On high‑pressure bluebird days, downsize your line and lures and fish slower, especially for bass and crappie around bridges and docks. At night or in low light, catfish bite well on punch bait or cut shad fished on bottom near drop‑offs and channel edges. Bank anglers should focus on parks and public shoreline near the I‑30 causeway and marinas, casting parallel to riprap or toward visible cover. A simple setup—medium spinning or baitcasting rod, 10–15 lb line, and a box of jigs, crankbaits, and hooks—will cover most opportunities around Rockwall.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Rockwall area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Collin Park Marina - 13.8010229313km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Rockwall. 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.
Squabble Creek - 4.15243198934km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam - 4.48933452961km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3f Dam - 5.87800690479km , Rainbow Lake - 5.92657361225km , Soil Conservation Service Site 5c Dam - 6.22281991898km , Corder Lake - 6.3572452231km , Brockway Branch - 6.40732074596km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3b Dam - 7.46167059026km , Pilot Grove Creek - 7.59973168605km , Soil Conservation Service Site 3a Dam - 7.81705996219km , Muddy Creek - 9.9344623037km , Tar Branch - 11.1456521163km , Boyd Lake Dam - 11.17983839914km , Lavon Dam - 11.26640231588km , Maxwell Creek - 11.611078556km , Rowlett Creek - 12.4382802935km , University Park Lake Dam - 13.7580518564km , Collin Park Marina - 13.8010229313km , Klutts Branch - 14.13455972878km , Sabine Creek - 14.36216977483km , George Creek - 14.79003617045km , Rockwall-Forney Dam - 15.02007639989km , Rockwell-Forney Dam - 15.05047272007km , Mathew Lake Dam - 16.36208875795km , Sampeck Lake Dam - 16.44522630599km , Bell Lake Dam - 16.7974206766km , Beck Branch - 16.97184836993km , Monroe Lake Dam - 17.04428622872km , Lupton Lake Dam - 17.19030890644km , Turner Branch - 17.25010465706km , Thompson Slough - 17.81484145576km , White Rock Creek - 18.1330120211km , Simmons Branch - 18.51675295757km , Ticky Creek - 18.73266673012km , Sies Lagos Number 5 Dam - 18.75772701887km , Texas No Name Number 25 Dam - 18.75772701887km , Lago Grande Dam - 19.00041933157km , Roberts Lake Dam - 19.3831009661km , Renfro Creek - 19.42241244575km , Soil Conservation Service Site 21a Dam - 20.00492175396km
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