Canyon Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Canyon Lake near New Braunfels, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.04 ft
0.00 ft
0.87 ft above the median for November 8 (906.37 ft, records since 2000).
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
- Fishable breeze (~10 mph)
- High chance of rain (92%)
- Thunderstorms possible - stay off the water when you hear thunder
Best times today
- 5:49 AM – 6:49 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:45 AM – 12:45 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:35 PM – 5:35 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Canyon Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Canyon 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.
Canyon Lake level vs. last year
Canyon Lake is 17.27 ft higher than a year ago (889.96 ft).
Canyon Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 910.19 ft (Aug 5, 2026). Lowest: 876.96 ft (May 26, 2025).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Light Rain · 63°/59°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 92%
New Moon · major 10:45 AM
Light Rain · 66°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 87%
New Moon · major 11:08 PM
Slight Chance Light Rain · 71°/56°F · calm · rain 22%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:58 PM
Hourly weather at Canyon Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 63°F | ENE 10 mph | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | E 10 mph | 85% | Light Rain |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | ENE 5 mph | 85% | Light Rain |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | NE 5 mph | 45% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 AM | 58°F | NE 5 mph | 80% | Light Rain |
| Mon 2 AM | 58°F | NNE 5 mph | 80% | Light Rain |
| Mon 4 AM | 57°F | NE 5 mph | 85% | Light Rain |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | ENE 5 mph | 85% | Light Rain |
| Mon 8 AM | 58°F | ENE 5 mph | 85% | Light Rain |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | E 5 mph | 87% | Light Rain |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | ENE 5 mph | 80% | Light Rain |
| Mon 2 PM | 65°F | ENE 5 mph | 80% | Light Rain |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KBAZ.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:45 AM–12:45 PM | 5:49 AM–6:49 AM 4:35 PM–5:35 PM |
6:52 AM 5:40 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:08 PM–1:08 AM 11:33 AM–1:33 PM |
6:48 AM–7:48 AM 5:13 PM–6:13 PM |
6:52 AM 5:40 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:58 PM–1:58 AM 12:23 PM–2:23 PM |
7:47 AM–8:47 AM 5:56 PM–6:56 PM |
6:53 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:48 AM–2:48 AM 1:14 PM–3:14 PM |
8:43 AM–9:43 AM 6:44 PM–7:44 PM |
6:54 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:40 AM–3:40 AM 2:06 PM–4:06 PM |
9:36 AM–10:36 AM 7:36 PM–8:36 PM |
6:55 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:31 AM–4:31 AM 2:56 PM–4:56 PM |
10:23 AM–11:23 AM 8:31 PM–9:31 PM |
6:56 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:21 AM–5:21 AM 3:45 PM–5:45 PM |
11:06 AM–12:06 PM 9:28 PM–10:28 PM |
6:56 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Canyon Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Catfish | Excellent |
| White & Striped Bass | Excellent |
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
| Smallmouth Bass | Fair |
| Crappie | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 8,308 acres |
| Max depth | 125 ft |
| Impounded | 1964 |
| County | Comal |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Canyon Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Canyon Lake FAQ
How full is Canyon Lake right now?
Canyon Lake is 96.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.76 ft below its conservation pool of 909.00 ft.
What fish are in Canyon Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Catfish, White & Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie at Canyon Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, White & Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Canyon Lake today?
Canyon Lake was at 907.24 ft (USGS gauge 08167700) today. That is 0.87 ft above the historical median for November 8 (906.37 ft).
Is Canyon Lake higher than last year?
Canyon Lake is 17.27 ft higher than a year ago (907.23 ft now vs. 889.96 ft).
When is the best time to fish Canyon Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 7/10 (Good). Major solunar periods: 10:45 AM–12:45 PM.
Is the Canyon Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08167700 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 Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake covers about 8,308 acres and has a maximum depth of about 125 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Canyon Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08167700 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 29.869, -98.199. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.