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Choke Canyon Reservoir

Lake fishing  Texas · 06:19 - 18:37

Choke Canyon Reservoir is one of the lakes in Texas. Anglers here fish mainly for Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Common Carp.

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Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
92°
Best day
Fri
77%
94°
Sat
77%
94°
Sun
77%
94°
Mon
75%
95°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
87°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
30.02 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:22–19:22 Night 19:22–05:34

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:31–17:31 Major period 03:31–05:31 Minor period 10:39–12:09 Minor period 20:52–22:22

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

21:00
87°
22:00
85°
23:00
83°
00:00
82°
01:00
82°
02:00
81°
03:00
81°
04:00
80°
05:00
80°
06:00
80°
07:00
80°
08:00
84°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
60%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
56%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
15%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

For Flathead Catfish, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try live bait, scent and movement for flathead catfish.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Choke Canyon Reservoir is a reservoir in South Texas, United States. The lake and the dam that creates it are owned by the United States Bureau of Reclamation and managed by the City of Corpus Christi.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Choke Canyon Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Choke Canyon Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Choke Canyon Reservoir?

For Flathead Catfish, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Choke Canyon Reservoir right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 28%.