Texas Lake Waterfowl Report - Updated: 10/30/25

Waterfowl number Still very few ducks observed in the general area for this time of year.  Some pintails, mallards, and green-winged teal observed in the general area.
Water levels Pool 1 is nearly full and is a mix of wild millet and smartweed with mowed openings.  Pools 2, 3B, 3D, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 have water. There is also water north of pool 6.  These pools have been wet since June and have a lot of vegetation with small open water areas. 
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Teal Season (Low Plains Zone):  9/13/25 - 9/21/25

Youth, Veteran, Active Military Waterfowl (Low Plains Early Zone):  9/27/25 & 9/28/25

Regular Ducks (Low Plains Early Zone):  10/11/25 - 12/7/25 and 12/20/25 -1/4/26

Daily check-in and harvest reporting is required

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  1. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin
  2. Click the “Check-in/Check-out” link in the top menu

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  2. Click “Check-in/Check-out”
  3. Select a location
  4. Login with KDWP credentials
  5. Complete and submit “Check-in" form

Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area.