Gibbons Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Gibbons Creek Reservoir near Shiro, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
-0.06 ft
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
Best times today
- 5:41 AM – 6:41 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:36 AM – 12:36 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:25 PM – 5:25 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Gibbons Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Gibbons Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Gibbons Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
Gibbons Creek Reservoir is 1.53 ft lower than a year ago (246.94 ft).
Gibbons Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 249.12 ft (May 7, 2025). Lowest: 243.47 ft (Oct 24, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Rain Showers · 66°/59°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 35%
New Moon · major 10:36 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 17%
New Moon · major 11:00 PM
Partly Sunny · 75°/56°F · calm · rain 9%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:49 PM
Hourly weather at Gibbons Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | NE 5 mph | 35% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | NE 5 mph | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 28% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 59°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 58°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | N 5 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | NE 5 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 58°F | NE 5 mph | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | NE 5 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | E 5 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | E 5 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station K60R.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:36 AM–12:36 PM | 5:41 AM–6:41 AM 4:25 PM–5:25 PM |
6:44 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM 11:24 AM–1:24 PM |
6:41 AM–7:41 AM 5:03 PM–6:03 PM |
6:45 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:49 PM–1:49 AM 12:14 PM–2:14 PM |
7:40 AM–8:40 AM 5:45 PM–6:45 PM |
6:46 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:40 AM–2:40 AM 1:05 PM–3:05 PM |
8:37 AM–9:37 AM 6:33 PM–7:33 PM |
6:47 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:31 AM–3:31 AM 1:57 PM–3:57 PM |
9:29 AM–10:29 AM 7:25 PM–8:25 PM |
6:48 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:22 AM–4:22 AM 2:47 PM–4:47 PM |
10:17 AM–11:17 AM 8:20 PM–9:20 PM |
6:48 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:12 AM–5:12 AM 3:36 PM–5:36 PM |
10:59 AM–11:59 AM 9:17 PM–10:17 PM |
6:49 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Gibbons Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,770 acres |
| Max depth | 34 ft |
| Impounded | 1981 |
| County | Grimes |
| Managed by | Texas Municipal Power Agency |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Gibbons Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Gibbons Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is Gibbons Creek Reservoir right now?
Gibbons Creek Reservoir is 85.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.59 ft below its conservation pool of 247.00 ft.
What fish are in Gibbons Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Gibbons Creek Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Gibbons Creek Reservoir today?
Gibbons Creek Reservoir was at 245.41 ft (USGS gauge 08111058) today.
Is Gibbons Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
Gibbons Creek Reservoir is 1.53 ft lower than a year ago (245.41 ft now vs. 246.94 ft).
When is the best time to fish Gibbons Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:36 AM–12:36 PM.
Is the Gibbons Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08111058 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 Gibbons Creek Reservoir?
Gibbons Creek Reservoir covers about 2,770 acres and has a maximum depth of about 34 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Gibbons Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08111058 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 30.609, -96.065. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.