Choke Canyon Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Choke Canyon Reservoir near Three Rivers, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.03 ft
-0.06 ft
12.44 ft below the median for November 8 (202.84 ft, records since 2000).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Fishable breeze (~13 mph)
- High chance of rain (91%)
- Thunderstorms possible - stay off the water when you hear thunder
Best times today
- 5:46 AM – 6:46 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:45 AM – 12:45 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:38 PM – 5:38 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Choke Canyon Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Choke Canyon Reservoir level vs. last year
Choke Canyon Reservoir is 8.34 ft higher than a year ago (182.04 ft).
Choke Canyon Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 202.83 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 178.24 ft (May 18, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 69°/63°F · wind up to 14 mph · rain 91%
New Moon · major 10:45 AM
Showers And Thunderstorms · 67°/59°F · wind up to 16 mph · rain 95%
New Moon · major 11:09 PM
Chance Rain Showers · 70°/60°F · wind up to 6 mph · rain 47%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:58 PM
Hourly weather at Choke Canyon Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | ENE 13 mph | 91% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun 6 PM | 68°F | ENE 13 mph | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun 8 PM | 65°F | ENE 12 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun 10 PM | 64°F | ENE 10 mph | 54% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 12 AM | 63°F | NE 10 mph | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon 2 AM | 62°F | NE 13 mph | 77% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 4 AM | 60°F | NE 15 mph | 91% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 6 AM | 60°F | ENE 16 mph | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 8 AM | 60°F | ENE 15 mph | 82% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | ENE 14 mph | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 12 PM | 64°F | ENE 13 mph | 69% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon 2 PM | 65°F | ENE 10 mph | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KBEA.
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 | 5:46 AM–6:46 AM 4:38 PM–5:38 PM |
6:50 AM 5:43 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:09 PM–1:09 AM 11:33 AM–1:33 PM |
6:45 AM–7:45 AM 5:17 PM–6:17 PM |
6:50 AM 5:42 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:58 PM–1:58 AM 12:23 PM–2:23 PM |
7:43 AM–8:43 AM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM |
6:51 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:49 AM–2:49 AM 1:14 PM–3:14 PM |
8:39 AM–9:39 AM 6:48 PM–7:48 PM |
6:52 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:40 AM–3:40 AM 2:06 PM–4:06 PM |
9:32 AM–10:32 AM 7:41 PM–8:41 PM |
6:53 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:31 AM–4:31 AM 2:56 PM–4:56 PM |
10:20 AM–11:20 AM 8:35 PM–9:35 PM |
6:53 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:21 AM–5:21 AM 3:45 PM–5:45 PM |
11:02 AM–12:02 PM 9:31 PM–10:31 PM |
6:54 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Choke Canyon Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Alligator Gar | Excellent |
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish | Excellent |
| Channel Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 25,670 acres |
| Max depth | 95.5 ft |
| Impounded | 1982 |
| Counties | Live Oak, McMullen |
| Managed by | City of Corpus Christi |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Special regulations: Blue and channel catfish: 14-inch minimum length and 15-fish daily bag (since Sept 2021).
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Choke Canyon Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Choke Canyon Reservoir FAQ
How full is Choke Canyon Reservoir right now?
Choke Canyon Reservoir is 20.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 30.10 ft below its conservation pool of 220.50 ft.
What fish are in Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Alligator Gar, Largemouth Bass, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Choke Canyon Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Alligator Gar, Largemouth Bass, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Choke Canyon Reservoir today?
Choke Canyon Reservoir was at 190.40 ft (USGS gauge 08206900) today. That is 12.44 ft below the historical median for November 8 (202.84 ft).
Is Choke Canyon Reservoir higher than last year?
Choke Canyon Reservoir is 8.34 ft higher than a year ago (190.38 ft now vs. 182.04 ft).
When is the best time to fish Choke Canyon Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 6/10 (Good). Major solunar periods: 10:45 AM–12:45 PM.
Is the Choke Canyon Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08206900 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 Choke Canyon Reservoir?
Choke Canyon Reservoir covers about 25,670 acres and has a maximum depth of about 95.5 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Choke Canyon Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08206900 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 28.484, -98.246. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.