How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Waco, 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 Waco, Texas centers around the Brazos River, Lake Waco, and a network of smaller lakes and ponds that offer excellent freshwater angling. From trophy largemouth bass and slab crappie to aggressive hybrid stripers and catfish, Waco gives anglers year‑round opportunities with easy public access and plenty of shoreline and boating options. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:375,413 kmProximity:71.1 %
Moon Phases for Waco
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minor Time:12:39 pm - 02:39 pm
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major Time:06:23 pm - 08:23 pm
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minor Time:11:38 pm - 01:38 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.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Waco
Waco, Texas offers diverse freshwater fishing anchored by Lake Waco and the Brazos River, plus numerous city lakes and park ponds that are easy to reach before or after work. Anglers can target everything from bass and crappie to catfish and hybrid stripers, with reliable bank access and several launch ramps for boats and kayaks.
Seasonal patterns around Waco revolve largely around water temperature. In late winter and early spring, bass, crappie, and sunfish push into the backs of creeks feeding Lake Waco and the slower coves along the Brazos. This is prime time for shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and Texas-rigged soft plastics pitched to flooded brush and boat docks. Crappie stack on brush piles and bridge pilings; 1/16–1/8 oz jigs in chartreuse, white, or natural shad patterns are consistent producers.
As temperatures climb into late spring and early summer, bass slide to main-lake points, submerged timber, and rock. Early and late in the day, topwaters—walking baits and poppers—can be excellent on Lake Waco’s wind-blown points and riprap near the dam. Midday, switch to Carolina rigs, shaky heads, or deep-diving crankbaits along offshore humps and channel swings. White bass and hybrid striper action picks up on the Brazos and open-water sections of Lake Waco; look for schooling fish chasing shad and cast small spoons or swimbaits into the surface activity.
In summer, heat pushes much of the action to low-light periods. Night fishing near bridges and lighted docks on Lake Waco can be outstanding for crappie and channel catfish. For catfish, focus on ledges and channel edges with punch bait, cut shad, or chicken-based baits on slip rigs. On the Brazos, target deeper bends, undercut banks, and current breaks behind laydowns using live or cut bait for blue and flathead catfish. Kayak anglers often work upstream from local access points, then drift back while fishing eddies and seams with live bait or heavy jigs.
During fall, cooling water brings baitfish shallow again. This is one of the best times for numbers of bass on Lake Waco; concentrate on the backs of creeks and secondary points with square-bill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and bladed jigs. White bass and hybrids frequently push shad to the surface in open water—keep a medium spinning combo rigged with a small chrome spoon or 3–4 inch soft jerkbait ready to throw at schooling fish.
Key habitat types around Waco include rocky riprap near bridges and dams, flooded timber on Lake Waco, creek channels, and man‑made brush piles. City lakes and park ponds often have mowed banks and scattered cattails or brush, perfect for beginner-friendly bobber rigs with worms for bluegill and small bass. In the Brazos River, focus on seams where fast water meets slow, the downstream side of islands, and deeper holes below shoals.
For practical tactics, use medium to medium-heavy baitcasting gear (12–17 lb mono or fluoro) for bass and hybrids, and heavier setups (20–30 lb mono or braid) for catfish on the river. On pressured lakes, downsize line and lures, and make longer casts. Wind often positions fish on the wind-blown side of points and banks, especially when it stacks shad. Electronics help on Lake Waco to locate offshore brush and bait clouds, but simple strategies—moving frequently, changing lure speeds, and rotating between shallow and deep targets—consistently pay off for anglers fishing the Waco area.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Waco area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Waco. 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.
Bosque River - 4.47455763026km , Browns Lake - 4.77035753853km , Lake Brazos Dam - 4.88740630636km , Landon Branch - 5.14568350764km , Marlin Branch - 5.46111807506km , South Bosque River - 5.97723423069km , North Bosque River - 5.97723423069km , Speegleville Creek - 8.06866460096km , North Flat Creek - 8.28989118554km , Waco Dam - 8.73342286979km , Blue Hole Branch - 9.19746867094km , Lucky Branch - 9.46317207441km , Tennant Branch - 10.04440722245km , McKenzie Branch - 10.24422087836km , Giles Branch - 10.66086565672km , Wortham Branch - 10.79286498121km , Tradinghouse Creek - 10.94373479401km , Middle Bosque River - 12.47228151556km , Kirkland Branch - 12.69929336092km , Patterson Dam - 12.86694924641km , Aquilla Creek - 12.97724617329km , Yowell Lake Dam - 13.12280134823km , Oak Lake Dam - 13.22423648904km , W O Gross Jr Dam - 13.81325163128km , Cloice Creek - 13.83131107413km , Davis Branch - 15.18933474618km , Elm Lake Dam - 15.58315039779km , Tradinghouse Creek Dam - 15.8064916353km , Schoolhouse Branch - 15.82406419189km , North Fork Rock Creek - 16.38704211974km , Castleman Creek - 17.2322760096km , Eames Lake Dam - 17.91069796749km , Lake Creek Dam - 18.31459455856km , Felton Lower Lake Dam - 18.48541553358km , Soil Conservation Service Site 11e Dam - 18.62284158326km , Old Castleman Creek - 18.80894486704km , Felton Upper Lake Dam - 18.8180892138km , Manos Creek - 18.82537767187km , Wilbanks Dam - 19.12567590385km , Mahoney South Lake Dam - 19.2852880252km
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