Houston County Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Houston County Lake near Crockett, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
+0.15 ft
0.61 ft below the median for November 8 (259.89 ft, records since 2000).
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
- 5:41 AM – 6:41 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:34 AM – 12:34 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:21 PM – 5:21 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:58 PM – 12:58 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Houston County Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Houston County Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Houston County Lake level vs. last year
Houston County Lake is 0.75 ft lower than a year ago (260.03 ft).
Houston County Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 263.36 ft (May 13, 2024). Lowest: 257.52 ft (Oct 25, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 67°/57°F · calm · rain 16%
New Moon · major 10:34 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/52°F · calm · rain 7%
New Moon · major 11:22 AM
Partly Cloudy · 76°/54°F · calm · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:47 PM
Hourly weather at Houston County Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 67°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 52°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 PM | 68°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 PM | 69°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KPSN.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:34 AM–12:34 PM 10:58 PM–12:58 AM |
5:41 AM–6:41 AM 4:21 PM–5:21 PM |
6:44 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 AM–1:22 PM | 6:41 AM–7:41 AM 4:59 PM–5:59 PM |
6:44 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:47 PM–1:47 AM 12:12 PM–2:12 PM |
7:40 AM–8:40 AM 5:41 PM–6:41 PM |
6:45 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:38 AM–2:38 AM 1:03 PM–3:03 PM |
8:37 AM–9:37 AM 6:29 PM–7:29 PM |
6:46 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM 1:55 PM–3:55 PM |
9:30 AM–10:30 AM 7:21 PM–8:21 PM |
6:47 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:20 AM–4:20 AM 2:45 PM–4:45 PM |
10:17 AM–11:17 AM 8:16 PM–9:16 PM |
6:48 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:10 AM–5:10 AM 3:34 PM–5:34 PM |
10:59 AM–11:59 AM 9:13 PM–10:13 PM |
6:49 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Houston County Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Poor |
| Sunfish | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,330 acres |
| Max depth | 40 ft |
| Impounded | 1966 |
| County | Houston |
| Managed by | Houston County WC&ID No. 1 |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Special regulations: Largemouth bass: no minimum length, but only two fish under 18 inches may be kept daily.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Houston County Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Houston County Lake FAQ
How full is Houston County Lake right now?
Houston County Lake is 94.6% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.72 ft below its conservation pool of 260.00 ft.
What fish are in Houston County Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Houston County Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Houston County Lake today?
Houston County Lake was at 259.28 ft (USGS gauge 08065330) today. That is 0.61 ft below the historical median for November 8 (259.89 ft).
Is Houston County Lake higher than last year?
Houston County Lake is 0.75 ft lower than a year ago (259.28 ft now vs. 260.03 ft).
When is the best time to fish Houston County Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:34 AM–12:34 PM, 10:58 PM–12:58 AM.
Is the Houston County Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08065330 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 Houston County Lake?
Houston County Lake covers about 1,330 acres and has a maximum depth of about 40 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Houston County Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08065330 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.407, -95.602. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.