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Zapata Lake Fishing Report

Refugio, TX

Lake conditions

Zapata Lake — 2026-11-07

Conditions overview

Today's conditions at this lake, computed from live weather and the moon.

Season
Summer
Moon
2% illuminated, waningNew Moon
Est. surface temp
79.7°F
Pressure
30.02 inHgFalling

Est. water temp

79.7°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Air vs. last week

1°F cooler

81°F now vs 82°F this time last week

Measured air temperature at the nearest weather station — not water

Sun & moon

Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
5:39 PM
Moonrise
5:13 AM
Moonset
4:29 PM
Sky, wind & pressuremidday · 1 PM
Cloud cover
53%
Precip chance
2%
Wind
9 mph E
Pressure
30.02 inHg Falling

Today's solunar periods

  • Minor: 4:43 AM–5:43 AM
  • Major: 9:54 AM–11:54 AM
  • Minor: 3:59 PM–4:59 PM
  • Major: 10:17 PM–12:17 AM

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Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.

28.330981, -97.081053

Est. water temp

79.7°F

v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading

Species on record

No species on record yet for this lake.

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Location

Zapata Lake · 28.3310, -97.0811

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FAQ

Common questions

What fish are in Zapata Lake?

No fish species have been recorded for Zapata Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.

When's the best time to fish Zapata Lake?

No species are modeled for Zapata Lake yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 30% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Zapata Lake to see the best window for current conditions.

Where is Zapata Lake?

Zapata Lake is near Refugio, TX, at 28.3310, -97.0811.

Plan your trip to Zapata Lake

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