Lake Alan Henry Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Alan Henry near Justiceburg, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.18 ft
6.94 ft below the median for November 8 (2216.51 ft, records since 1998).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
Best times today
- 6:07 AM – 7:07 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:56 AM – 12:56 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:40 PM – 5:40 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Alan Henry level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Alan Henry?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Alan Henry level vs. last year
Lake Alan Henry is 6.43 ft lower than a year ago (2216.00 ft).
Lake Alan Henry level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 2222.08 ft (Nov 19, 2024). Lowest: 2208.09 ft (May 21, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 65°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:56 AM
Mostly Clear · 68°/51°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
New Moon · major 11:20 PM
Sunny · 70°/54°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 12:09 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Alan Henry
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 65°F | ESE 5 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | SE 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 56°F | SSE 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 52°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 52°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 51°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 52°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 60°F | WSW 5 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 65°F | SW 5 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 67°F | SSW 5 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSWW.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:56 AM–12:56 PM | 6:07 AM–7:07 AM 4:40 PM–5:40 PM |
7:08 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 PM–1:20 AM 11:44 AM–1:44 PM |
7:08 AM–8:08 AM 5:17 PM–6:17 PM |
7:09 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:09 AM–2:09 AM 12:35 PM–2:35 PM |
8:08 AM–9:08 AM 5:58 PM–6:58 PM |
7:10 AM 5:45 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM 1:26 PM–3:26 PM |
9:05 AM–10:05 AM 6:46 PM–7:46 PM |
7:11 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:52 AM–3:52 AM 2:18 PM–4:18 PM |
9:58 AM–10:58 AM 7:38 PM–8:38 PM |
7:12 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:43 AM–4:43 AM 3:08 PM–5:08 PM |
10:45 AM–11:45 AM 8:34 PM–9:34 PM |
7:13 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:33 AM–5:33 AM 3:57 PM–5:57 PM |
11:26 AM–12:26 PM 9:32 PM–10:32 PM |
7:14 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Alan Henry: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Poor |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,880 acres |
| Max depth | 100 ft |
| Impounded | 1993 |
| County | Garza |
| Managed by | City of Lubbock |
| 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 – Lake Alan Henry. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Alan Henry FAQ
How full is Lake Alan Henry right now?
Lake Alan Henry is 73.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 10.43 ft below its conservation pool of 2220.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Alan Henry?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Lake Alan Henry. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Alan Henry today?
Lake Alan Henry was at 2209.57 ft (USGS gauge 08079700) today. That is 6.94 ft below the historical median for November 8 (2216.51 ft).
Is Lake Alan Henry higher than last year?
Lake Alan Henry is 6.43 ft lower than a year ago (2209.57 ft now vs. 2216.00 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Alan Henry today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:56 AM–12:56 PM.
Is the Lake Alan Henry level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08079700 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 Lake Alan Henry?
Lake Alan Henry covers about 2,880 acres and has a maximum depth of about 100 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Alan Henry
Data: USGS gauge 08079700 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.063, -101.048. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.