Joe Pool Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Joe Pool Lake near Duncanville, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.12 ft
1.00 ft below the median for November 8 (520.70 ft, records since 1994).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:49 AM – 6:49 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:40 AM – 12:40 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:24 PM – 5:24 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Joe Pool Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Joe Pool 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.
Joe Pool Lake level vs. last year
Joe Pool Lake is 0.87 ft lower than a year ago (520.58 ft).
Joe Pool Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 528.54 ft (May 8, 2024). Lowest: 518.51 ft (Aug 17, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 10:40 AM
Partly Cloudy · 74°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 9%
New Moon · major 11:03 PM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 15%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:53 PM
Hourly weather at Joe Pool Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 62°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 58°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 67°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGPM.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:40 AM–12:40 PM | 5:49 AM–6:49 AM 4:24 PM–5:24 PM |
6:51 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:03 PM–1:03 AM 11:28 AM–1:28 PM |
6:50 AM–7:50 AM 5:01 PM–6:01 PM |
6:52 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:53 PM–1:53 AM 12:18 PM–2:18 PM |
7:50 AM–8:50 AM 5:43 PM–6:43 PM |
6:53 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM 1:09 PM–3:09 PM |
8:47 AM–9:47 AM 6:30 PM–7:30 PM |
6:54 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:35 AM–3:35 AM 2:01 PM–4:01 PM |
9:40 AM–10:40 AM 7:23 PM–8:23 PM |
6:55 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:26 AM–4:26 AM 2:51 PM–4:51 PM |
10:27 AM–11:27 AM 8:18 PM–9:18 PM |
6:56 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:16 AM–5:16 AM 3:40 PM–5:40 PM |
11:08 AM–12:08 PM 9:16 PM–10:16 PM |
6:57 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Joe Pool Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 6,469 acres |
| Max depth | 75 ft |
| Impounded | 1986 |
| Counties | Tarrant, Ellis, Dallas |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Joe Pool Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Joe Pool Lake FAQ
How full is Joe Pool Lake right now?
Joe Pool Lake is 90.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.30 ft below its conservation pool of 522.00 ft.
What fish are in Joe Pool Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass at Joe Pool Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Joe Pool Lake today?
Joe Pool Lake was at 519.70 ft (USGS gauge 08049800) today. That is 1.00 ft below the historical median for November 8 (520.70 ft).
Is Joe Pool Lake higher than last year?
Joe Pool Lake is 0.87 ft lower than a year ago (519.71 ft now vs. 520.58 ft).
When is the best time to fish Joe Pool Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:40 AM–12:40 PM.
Is the Joe Pool Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08049800 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 Joe Pool Lake?
Joe Pool Lake covers about 6,469 acres and has a maximum depth of about 75 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Joe Pool Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08049800 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.643, -97.001. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.