Cedar Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Trinidad, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.16 ft
4.13 ft below the median for November 8 (319.83 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Steady barometer
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:45 AM – 6:45 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:36 AM – 12:36 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:22 PM – 5:22 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Cedar Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-07.
Cedar Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
Cedar Creek Reservoir is 3.37 ft lower than a year ago (319.08 ft).
Cedar Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 322.91 ft (Jun 5, 2024). Lowest: 315.71 ft (Nov 7, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/58°F · calm · rain 8%
New Moon · major 10:36 AM
Mostly Sunny · 72°/55°F · calm · rain 6%
New Moon · major 11:00 PM
Mostly Sunny · 74°/57°F · calm · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:49 PM
Hourly weather at Cedar Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 8% | Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 58°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: steady (-0.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KF44.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:36 AM–12:36 PM | 5:45 AM–6:45 AM 4:22 PM–5:22 PM |
6:47 AM 5:28 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM 11:24 AM–1:24 PM |
6:45 AM–7:45 AM 4:59 PM–5:59 PM |
6:48 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:49 PM–1:49 AM 12:14 PM–2:14 PM |
7:45 AM–8:45 AM 5:41 PM–6:41 PM |
6:49 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:40 AM–2:40 AM 1:06 PM–3:06 PM |
8:42 AM–9:42 AM 6:28 PM–7:28 PM |
6:50 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:31 AM–3:31 AM 1:57 PM–3:57 PM |
9:35 AM–10:35 AM 7:20 PM–8:20 PM |
6:51 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:23 AM–4:23 AM 2:48 PM–4:48 PM |
10:22 AM–11:22 AM 8:16 PM–9:16 PM |
6:52 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:12 AM–5:12 AM 3:36 PM–5:36 PM |
11:03 AM–12:03 PM 9:13 PM–10:13 PM |
6:52 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Cedar Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 32,623 acres |
| Max depth | 53 ft |
| Impounded | 1965 |
| Managed by | Tarrant Regional Water District |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Cedar Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Cedar Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is Cedar Creek Reservoir right now?
Cedar Creek Reservoir is 71.0% full (as of 2026-11-07, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 6.30 ft below its conservation pool of 322.00 ft.
What fish are in Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass at Cedar Creek Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Cedar Creek Reservoir today?
Cedar Creek Reservoir was at 315.70 ft (USGS gauge 08063010) today. That is 4.13 ft below the historical median for November 8 (319.83 ft).
Is Cedar Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
Cedar Creek Reservoir is 3.37 ft lower than a year ago (315.71 ft now vs. 319.08 ft).
When is the best time to fish Cedar Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:36 AM–12:36 PM.
Is the Cedar Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08063010 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 Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Cedar Creek Reservoir covers about 32,623 acres and has a maximum depth of about 53 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Cedar Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08063010 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.243, -96.141. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.