Benbrook Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Benbrook Lake near Benbrook, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.04 ft
0.68 ft below the median for November 8 (688.11 ft, records since 1991).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:51 AM – 6:51 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:41 AM – 12:41 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:26 PM – 5:26 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Benbrook Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Benbrook 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.
Benbrook Lake level vs. last year
Benbrook Lake is 3.57 ft lower than a year ago (691.00 ft).
Benbrook Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 700.17 ft (May 9, 2024). Lowest: 679.89 ft (Oct 23, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 67°/56°F · calm · rain 6%
New Moon · major 10:41 AM
Partly Cloudy · 72°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 11%
New Moon · major 11:05 PM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 14%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:54 PM
Hourly weather at Benbrook Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 67°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 53°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KFWS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:41 AM–12:41 PM | 5:51 AM–6:51 AM 4:26 PM–5:26 PM |
6:53 AM 5:33 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:05 PM–1:05 AM 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
6:52 AM–7:52 AM 5:03 PM–6:03 PM |
6:54 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:54 PM–1:54 AM 12:20 PM–2:20 PM |
7:52 AM–8:52 AM 5:45 PM–6:45 PM |
6:55 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:45 AM–2:45 AM 1:11 PM–3:11 PM |
8:49 AM–9:49 AM 6:32 PM–7:32 PM |
6:56 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:37 AM–3:37 AM 2:03 PM–4:03 PM |
9:42 AM–10:42 AM 7:25 PM–8:25 PM |
6:57 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:28 AM–4:28 AM 2:53 PM–4:53 PM |
10:29 AM–11:29 AM 8:20 PM–9:20 PM |
6:58 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:18 AM–5:18 AM 3:42 PM–5:42 PM |
11:10 AM–12:10 PM 9:18 PM–10:18 PM |
6:58 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Benbrook Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 3,635 acres |
| Max depth | 70 ft |
| Impounded | 1952 |
| County | Tarrant |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 14 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Benbrook Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Benbrook Lake FAQ
How full is Benbrook Lake right now?
Benbrook Lake is 74.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 6.57 ft below its conservation pool of 694.00 ft.
What fish are in Benbrook Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish at Benbrook Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Benbrook Lake today?
Benbrook Lake was at 687.43 ft (USGS gauge 08046500) today. That is 0.68 ft below the historical median for November 8 (688.11 ft).
Is Benbrook Lake higher than last year?
Benbrook Lake is 3.57 ft lower than a year ago (687.43 ft now vs. 691.00 ft).
When is the best time to fish Benbrook Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:41 AM–12:41 PM.
Is the Benbrook Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08046500 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 Benbrook Lake?
Benbrook Lake covers about 3,635 acres and has a maximum depth of about 70 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Benbrook Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08046500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.651, -97.449. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.