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Clear Lake

Lake fishing  Texas · 07:05 - 19:24

Clear Lake is one of the lakes in Texas. The main target species are Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Largemouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
87%
87°
Best day
Fri
79%
90°
Sat
80%
91°
Sun
81%
93°
Mon
87%
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.)
79°F
Air temp
86°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
5.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Dusk 18:09–20:09 Night 20:09–06:20

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:17–18:17 Major period 04:17–06:17 Minor period 11:29–12:59 Minor period 21:36–23:06

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

19:00
86°
20:00
85°
21:00
84°
22:00
84°
23:00
83°
00:00
83°
01:00
82°
02:00
81°
03:00
81°
04:00
80°
05:00
79°
06:00
78°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
46%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Largemouth Bass is generally most active around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, 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 soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for largemouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try black and blue, chartreuse or junebug for largemouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Clear Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Clear Lake?

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 Clear Lake?

For Largemouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Clear Lake right now?

Right now Largemouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 42%.