Belton Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Belton Lake near Belton, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.07 ft
-0.05 ft
0.02 ft below the median for November 8 (592.57 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:42 AM – 12:42 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Belton Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Belton Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Belton Lake level vs. last year
Belton Lake is 0.82 ft lower than a year ago (593.36 ft).
Belton Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 612.45 ft (May 25, 2024). Lowest: 574.64 ft (Oct 22, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Light Rain · 62°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 54%
New Moon · major 10:42 AM
Slight Chance Light Rain · 69°/55°F · calm · rain 22%
New Moon · major 11:05 PM
Mostly Sunny · 72°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:55 PM
Hourly weather at Belton Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 62°F | NE 5 mph | 54% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 6 PM | 61°F | Calm | 26% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 26% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 22% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 21% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 59°F | Calm | 21% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 17% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 PM | 68°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KTPL.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:42 AM–12:42 PM | 5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:30 PM–5:30 PM |
6:51 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:05 PM–1:05 AM 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
6:48 AM–7:48 AM 5:07 PM–6:07 PM |
6:51 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:55 PM–1:55 AM 12:20 PM–2:20 PM |
7:47 AM–8:47 AM 5:50 PM–6:50 PM |
6:52 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:45 AM–2:45 AM 1:11 PM–3:11 PM |
8:44 AM–9:44 AM 6:37 PM–7:37 PM |
6:53 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:37 AM–3:37 AM 2:03 PM–4:03 PM |
9:37 AM–10:37 AM 7:30 PM–8:30 PM |
6:54 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:28 AM–4:28 AM 2:53 PM–4:53 PM |
10:24 AM–11:24 AM 8:25 PM–9:25 PM |
6:55 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:18 AM–5:18 AM 3:42 PM–5:42 PM |
11:06 AM–12:06 PM 9:22 PM–10:22 PM |
6:56 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Belton Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Smallmouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Good |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 12,385 acres |
| Max depth | 124 ft |
| Impounded | 1954 |
| Counties | Bell, Coryell |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Belton Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Belton Lake FAQ
How full is Belton Lake right now?
Belton Lake is 95.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.45 ft below its conservation pool of 594.00 ft.
What fish are in Belton Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish at Belton Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Belton Lake today?
Belton Lake was at 592.55 ft (USGS gauge 08102000) today. That is 0.02 ft below the historical median for November 8 (592.57 ft).
Is Belton Lake higher than last year?
Belton Lake is 0.82 ft lower than a year ago (592.54 ft now vs. 593.36 ft).
When is the best time to fish Belton Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:42 AM–12:42 PM.
Is the Belton Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08102000 and are provisional, meaning USGS may revise them. Percent full is published by the Texas Water Development Board. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is Belton Lake?
Belton Lake covers about 12,385 acres and has a maximum depth of about 124 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Belton Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08102000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.106, -97.475. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.