Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir near Nugent, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.12 ft
0.91 ft below the median for November 8 (1629.87 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
- 6:00 AM – 7:00 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:51 AM – 12:51 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:35 PM – 5:35 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir level vs. last year
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir is 1.75 ft lower than a year ago (1630.72 ft).
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1635.33 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 1627.64 ft (Oct 31, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 66°/56°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 10:51 AM
Partly Cloudy · 69°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 11%
New Moon · major 11:14 PM
Mostly Sunny · 73°/57°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:04 AM
Hourly weather at Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | Calm | 5% | Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | Calm | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 10% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | Calm | 11% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 66°F | S 5 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | SSW 5 mph | 11% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.3 hPa in ~6 h). Station KABI.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:51 AM–12:51 PM | 6:00 AM–7:00 AM 4:35 PM–5:35 PM |
7:02 AM 5:42 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:14 PM–1:14 AM 11:39 AM–1:39 PM |
7:01 AM–8:01 AM 5:12 PM–6:12 PM |
7:03 AM 5:41 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:04 AM–2:04 AM 12:29 PM–2:29 PM |
8:01 AM–9:01 AM 5:54 PM–6:54 PM |
7:04 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:55 AM–2:55 AM 1:20 PM–3:20 PM |
8:58 AM–9:58 AM 6:42 PM–7:42 PM |
7:05 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:46 AM–3:46 AM 2:12 PM–4:12 PM |
9:51 AM–10:51 AM 7:34 PM–8:34 PM |
7:05 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:37 AM–4:37 AM 3:02 PM–5:02 PM |
10:38 AM–11:38 AM 8:30 PM–9:30 PM |
7:06 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:27 AM–5:27 AM 3:51 PM–5:51 PM |
11:19 AM–12:19 PM 9:27 PM–10:27 PM |
7:07 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass/Striped/Hybrid Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 4,213 acres |
| Max depth | 66 ft |
| Impounded | 1938 |
| County | Jones |
| Managed by | City of Abilene |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir FAQ
How full is Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir right now?
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir is 66.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 6.94 ft below its conservation pool of 1635.90 ft.
What fish are in Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass/Striped/Hybrid Bass, Sunfish at Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass/Striped/Hybrid Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir today?
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir was at 1628.96 ft (USGS gauge 08083500) today. That is 0.91 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1629.87 ft).
Is Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir higher than last year?
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir is 1.75 ft lower than a year ago (1628.97 ft now vs. 1630.72 ft).
When is the best time to fish Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:51 AM–12:51 PM.
Is the Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08083500 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 Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir?
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir covers about 4,213 acres and has a maximum depth of about 66 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08083500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.596, -99.681. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.