FishCondishCedar Creek Lake, TX Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Cedar Creek Lake, TX fishing report
Cedar Creek Reservoir draws anglers primarily for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish, and the fishing shifts noticeably with each season. Bass fishing peaks in spring when fish move shallow into flooded timber and grass flats to spawn, then retreats to deeper structure through the brutal Texas summers. Fall brings a reliable feeding window as shad schools push toward creeks and bass follow aggressively. Crappie stack on submerged brush through winter and early spring, while channel and blue catfish stay active nearly year-round, ramping up in summer heat when bass slow down.
Water temperature is your best guide here. Bass respond well to Texas-rigged soft plastics and swimbaits worked along standing timber edges and submerged points. In summer, fish deep timber with Carolina rigs or drop shots when surface temps exceed 85 degrees. Crappie consistently hold on brush piles in 10 to 20 feet using small jigs or live minnows under a slip float. For catfish, cut shad or punch bait fished on the bottom near creek channel bends produces steadily. Watch for shad activity on the surface to locate feeding bass and catfish simultaneously during fall.
Cedar Creek Lake, TX river flow
The closest active USGS gauge to Cedar Creek Lake, TX is Trinity Rv at Trinidad, TX (site 08062700), about 3.8 miles away. It drains roughly 8,538 square miles. Flow is the single best predictor of where fish sit in moving water, so it is worth knowing what normal looks like before you read today's number.
In August, this gauge typically runs about 876 cfs.
| Month | Median flow |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1,370 cfs |
| Feb | 2,220 cfs |
| Mar | 3,040 cfs |
| Apr | 2,910 cfs |
| May | 4,480 cfs |
| Jun | 3,695 cfs |
| Jul | 1,160 cfs |
| Aug | 876 cfs |
| Sep | 895 cfs |
| Oct | 905 cfs |
| Nov | 1,120 cfs |
| Dec | 1,350 cfs |
Median flow from the USGS daily-statistics record. For the live flow, gage height, water temperature, and today's fishing score, open the Cedar Creek Lake, TX dashboard.
What's biting near Cedar Creek Lake, TX
The species most likely to be feeding Cedar Creek Reservoir: largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Cedar Creek Lake, TX and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Cedar Creek Lake, TX fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Cedar Creek Lake, TX?
The species bite forecast for Cedar Creek Lake, TX covers what's likely feeding there, including largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Cedar Creek Lake, TX?
Dawn and dusk are usually the most productive windows on Cedar Creek Reservoir, particularly when the barometric pressure is steady or falling. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Cedar Creek Lake, TX?
Spring and fall are typically strongest on Cedar Creek Reservoir as water temperatures sit in the productive range, with summer fishing best early and late in the day. It varies year to year, so check the live conditions before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Cedar Creek Lake, TX?
FishCondish combines wind, water level, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Cedar Creek Lake, TX, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Cedar Creek Lake, TX
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: