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In Texas, Fort Phantom Hill Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 4,246 acres. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, White Bass, Green Sunfish, and White Crappie. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Lake Stamford, Lake Abilene, and Lake Sweetwater. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 11, 2:28 PM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (67/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (82/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 88° | 90° | 91° | 90° | 89° | 87° | 83° | 81° | 79° | 78° | 77° | 76° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 71° | 76° | 79° | 82° | 84° |
| Wind (kts) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 91°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 90°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 89°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 78°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 77°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 2% | 20% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 2% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 2% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 25% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 2% | 25% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 11, 2026 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 91° | 92° | 69° | 92° | 74° | 95° | 75° | 93° | 71° | 84° | 63° | 72° | 52° | 68° |
| Wind | S 20 to 25 mph | S 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | SE 10 mph | NNE 10 to 15 mph | NNE 15 to 20 mph | NNE 10 to 20 mph | NNE 10 mph |
| Gusts | 35 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 22 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 30% | 41% | 63% | 72% | 72% | 48% | 7% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (8% cloud cover). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 20 mph from the S is workable but not ideal. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 30 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Set against TX's varied geography, Fort Phantom Hill Lake is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking quality fishing and open-water boating. The lake provides access via public ramps and developed parklands around its perimeter. Follow all state watercraft registration and mandatory life jacket laws during your outing.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, White Bass, Green Sunfish, White Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Fort Phantom Hill Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 2:58 PM CDT