Champion Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Champion Creek Reservoir near Colorado City, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.08 ft
13.21 ft above the median for November 8 (2050.58 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 6:04 AM – 7:04 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:56 AM – 12:56 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:41 PM – 5:41 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Champion Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Champion Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Champion Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
Champion Creek Reservoir is 1.20 ft higher than a year ago (2062.60 ft).
Champion Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 2074.30 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 2060.44 ft (Jul 11, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 62°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 24%
New Moon · major 10:56 AM
Mostly Sunny · 65°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 18%
New Moon · major 11:19 PM
Partly Sunny · 70°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 2%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:09 AM
Hourly weather at Champion Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 62°F | E 5 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 56°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 13% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 59°F | Calm | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 62°F | S 5 mph | 13% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 64°F | S 5 mph | 13% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSWW.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:56 AM–12:56 PM | 6:04 AM–7:04 AM 4:41 PM–5:41 PM |
7:06 AM 5:47 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:19 PM–1:19 AM 11:44 AM–1:44 PM |
7:05 AM–8:05 AM 5:18 PM–6:18 PM |
7:07 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:09 AM–2:09 AM 12:34 PM–2:34 PM |
8:05 AM–9:05 AM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM |
7:08 AM 5:46 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:59 AM–2:59 AM 1:25 PM–3:25 PM |
9:02 AM–10:02 AM 6:48 PM–7:48 PM |
7:09 AM 5:45 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:51 AM–3:51 AM 2:17 PM–4:17 PM |
9:54 AM–10:54 AM 7:40 PM–8:40 PM |
7:10 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:42 AM–4:42 AM 3:07 PM–5:07 PM |
10:42 AM–11:42 AM 8:36 PM–9:36 PM |
7:11 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:32 AM–5:32 AM 3:56 PM–5:56 PM |
11:23 AM–12:23 PM 9:33 PM–10:33 PM |
7:11 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Champion Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Poor |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,577 acres |
| Max depth | 28 ft |
| Impounded | 1959 |
| County | Mitchell |
| Managed by | Luminant Energy |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Champion Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Champion Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is Champion Creek Reservoir right now?
Champion Creek Reservoir is 45.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 19.21 ft below its conservation pool of 2083.00 ft.
What fish are in Champion Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Champion Creek Reservoir.
What is the water level of Champion Creek Reservoir today?
Champion Creek Reservoir was at 2063.79 ft (USGS gauge 08123600) today. That is 13.21 ft above the historical median for November 8 (2050.58 ft).
Is Champion Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
Champion Creek Reservoir is 1.20 ft higher than a year ago (2063.80 ft now vs. 2062.60 ft).
When is the best time to fish Champion Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:56 AM–12:56 PM.
Is the Champion Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08123600 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 Champion Creek Reservoir?
Champion Creek Reservoir covers about 1,577 acres and has a maximum depth of about 28 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Champion Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08123600 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.282, -100.859. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.