Eagle Mountain Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Eagle Mountain Lake near Fort Worth, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.07 ft
4.60 ft below the median for November 8 (647.38 ft, records since 2017).
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
- 5:52 AM – 6:52 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:41 AM – 12:41 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:26 PM – 5:26 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Eagle Mountain Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Eagle Mountain 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.
Eagle Mountain Lake level vs. last year
Eagle Mountain Lake is 3.60 ft lower than a year ago (646.39 ft).
Eagle Mountain Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 650.14 ft (May 7, 2025). Lowest: 639.91 ft (Oct 23, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/58°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 10:41 AM
Partly Cloudy · 74°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%
New Moon · major 11:05 PM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 15%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:54 PM
Hourly weather at Eagle Mountain Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 68°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 62°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KFTW.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:41 AM–12:41 PM | 5:52 AM–6:52 AM 4:26 PM–5:26 PM |
6:53 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:05 PM–1:05 AM 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
6:52 AM–7:52 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
6:54 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:54 PM–1:54 AM 12:20 PM–2:20 PM |
7:52 AM–8:52 AM 5:44 PM–6:44 PM |
6:55 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:45 AM–2:45 AM 1:11 PM–3:11 PM |
8:50 AM–9:50 AM 6:32 PM–7:32 PM |
6:56 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:37 AM–3:37 AM 2:03 PM–4:03 PM |
9:42 AM–10:42 AM 7:24 PM–8:24 PM |
6:57 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:28 AM–4:28 AM 2:53 PM–4:53 PM |
10:29 AM–11:29 AM 8:20 PM–9:20 PM |
6:58 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:18 AM–5:18 AM 3:42 PM–5:42 PM |
11:10 AM–12:10 PM 9:17 PM–10:17 PM |
6:59 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Eagle Mountain Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 8,738 acres |
| Max depth | 47 ft |
| Impounded | 1932 |
| County | Tarrant |
| Managed by | Tarrant Regional Water District |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Eagle Mountain Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Eagle Mountain Lake FAQ
How full is Eagle Mountain Lake right now?
Eagle Mountain Lake is 71.6% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 6.32 ft below its conservation pool of 649.10 ft.
What fish are in Eagle Mountain Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass at Eagle Mountain Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Eagle Mountain Lake today?
Eagle Mountain Lake was at 642.78 ft (USGS gauge 08045000) today. That is 4.60 ft below the historical median for November 8 (647.38 ft).
Is Eagle Mountain Lake higher than last year?
Eagle Mountain Lake is 3.60 ft lower than a year ago (642.79 ft now vs. 646.39 ft).
When is the best time to fish Eagle Mountain Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:41 AM–12:41 PM.
Is the Eagle Mountain Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08045000 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 Eagle Mountain Lake?
Eagle Mountain Lake covers about 8,738 acres and has a maximum depth of about 47 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Eagle Mountain Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08045000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.874, -97.461. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.