E.V. Spence Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for E.V. Spence Reservoir near Robert Lee, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.04 ft
+0.10 ft
5.16 ft below the median for November 8 (1847.44 ft, records since 2001).
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
- 6:02 AM – 7:02 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:54 AM – 12:54 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:40 PM – 5:40 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
E.V. Spence Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is E.V. Spence Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
E.V. Spence Reservoir level vs. last year
E.V. Spence Reservoir is 5.15 ft lower than a year ago (1847.44 ft).
E.V. Spence Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1860.61 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 1841.77 ft (Oct 16, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Rain Showers · 62°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 64%
New Moon · major 10:54 AM
Chance Rain Showers · 66°/52°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 35%
New Moon · major 11:18 PM
Partly Sunny · 70°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:07 AM
Hourly weather at E.V. Spence Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 61°F | ENE 5 mph | 64% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 31% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 56°F | Calm | 31% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 35% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | Calm | 35% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 8 AM | 54°F | Calm | 29% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 10 AM | 60°F | Calm | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | S 5 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 PM | 65°F | S 5 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSJT.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:54 AM–12:54 PM | 6:02 AM–7:02 AM 4:40 PM–5:40 PM |
7:04 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:18 PM–1:18 AM 11:42 AM–1:42 PM |
7:03 AM–8:03 AM 5:18 PM–6:18 PM |
7:05 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:07 AM–2:07 AM 12:32 PM–2:32 PM |
8:02 AM–9:02 AM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM |
7:06 AM 5:45 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:58 AM–2:58 AM 1:24 PM–3:24 PM |
8:59 AM–9:59 AM 6:47 PM–7:47 PM |
7:07 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:50 AM–3:50 AM 2:15 PM–4:15 PM |
9:52 AM–10:52 AM 7:40 PM–8:40 PM |
7:08 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:41 AM–4:41 AM 3:06 PM–5:06 PM |
10:39 AM–11:39 AM 8:35 PM–9:35 PM |
7:08 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:30 AM–5:30 AM 3:54 PM–5:54 PM |
11:20 AM–12:20 PM 9:33 PM–10:33 PM |
7:09 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About E.V. Spence Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Poor |
| White Bass | Poor |
| Striped Bass | Poor |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 14,640 acres |
| Max depth | 108 ft |
| Impounded | 1969 |
| County | Coke |
| Managed by | Colorado River Municipal Water District |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – E.V. Spence Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
E.V. Spence Reservoir FAQ
How full is E.V. Spence Reservoir right now?
E.V. Spence Reservoir is 9.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 55.72 ft below its conservation pool of 1898.00 ft.
What fish are in E.V. Spence Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Striped Bass, Sunfish at E.V. Spence Reservoir.
What is the water level of E.V. Spence Reservoir today?
E.V. Spence Reservoir was at 1842.28 ft (USGS gauge 08123950) today. That is 5.16 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1847.44 ft).
Is E.V. Spence Reservoir higher than last year?
E.V. Spence Reservoir is 5.15 ft lower than a year ago (1842.29 ft now vs. 1847.44 ft).
When is the best time to fish E.V. Spence Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:54 AM–12:54 PM.
Is the E.V. Spence Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08123950 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 E.V. Spence Reservoir?
E.V. Spence Reservoir covers about 14,640 acres and has a maximum depth of about 108 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near E.V. Spence Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08123950 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.880, -100.517. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.