Current water levels, weather, moon phase, and a species-by-species fishing outlook for the Trinity River near Midway, Texas — updated from official USGS and weather data.
Outlook calculated from current river, weather, and seasonal data. Updated every 30 minutes.
Outlooks are informational guidance, not guarantees. Verify regulations before keeping fish.
Species outlooks combine four official data inputs: USGS river gauge readings (stage, discharge, water temperature), National Weather Service forecast, Open-Meteo moon and astronomy data, and seasonal calendar patterns for each species.
Each species receives a score from 0–100 based on how current conditions compare to known preferences for that fish. Scores above 80 mean most factors are favorable. Scores below 35 mean conditions are working against you.
These ratings are informational guidance, not guarantees. Fish do not read scoring engines. River fishing has unpredictable variables — check conditions at the ramp and adjust to what you find.
Official data sources: USGS Midway Gauge · USGS Crockett Gauge · National Weather Service
A rising river pushes catfish and white bass into new feeding lanes along current seams. Falling water concentrates fish back into deeper holes and main channel edges. The transition period — first 6–12 hours of a trend — is often the most productive.
The Trinity runs stained much of the year — that's normal and not a problem. Lightly stained water (tea or light coffee) is often ideal for catfish and white bass. A chocolate-milk blowout after heavy rain can shut the bite down for 24–48 hours until things settle.
Stage (feet) tells you where the water level sits. Discharge (cubic feet per second) tells you how fast it's moving. High stage with low discharge means a slow backwater pool — good for crappie and sunfish. High stage with high discharge means strong current — catfish and white bass move to current breaks and seams.
February through April, white bass migrate upstream to spawn. A light rain event that raises the river 1–3 feet often triggers stacked schools at current seams below bends. This is the fastest and most reliable bite of the year on the Trinity. Watch the stage trend — a rising river during this window is the signal.
Full and new moon periods correspond to stronger tidal pull, which influences feeding activity even in freshwater. Don't overweight it — river conditions matter more — but full moon nights are worth planning around for catfish and crappie, especially during peak months.
The Trinity near Midway is a warm-water fishery. When water temp drops below 50°F, most fish slow significantly. The sweet spot for most catfish and panfish is 65–80°F. Flatheads and gar prefer 70°F+. Crappie and white bass actually prefer cooler windows — fall through spring is their peak.
Before keeping fish: Review fish consumption advisories for the Trinity River. Check current gar rules before targeting alligator gar. Full species regulations are on the fishing guide page.
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