Lake Amon G. Carter Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Amon G. Carter near Bowie, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.09 ft
1.38 ft below the median for November 8 (918.54 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
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:43 AM – 12:43 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:26 PM – 5:26 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Amon G. Carter level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Amon G. Carter?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Amon G. Carter level vs. last year
Lake Amon G. Carter is 1.61 ft lower than a year ago (918.78 ft).
Lake Amon G. Carter level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 927.06 ft (May 1, 2025). Lowest: 916.16 ft (Sep 29, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/54°F · calm · rain 1%
New Moon · major 10:43 AM
Mostly Clear · 73°/51°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
New Moon · major 11:07 PM
Mostly Clear · 76°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:56 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Amon G. Carter
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 52°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 53°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | SSW 5 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | SSW 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station K0F2.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:43 AM–12:43 PM | 5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:26 PM–5:26 PM |
6:56 AM 5:33 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:07 PM–1:07 AM 11:31 AM–1:31 PM |
6:56 AM–7:56 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
6:57 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:56 PM–1:56 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:56 AM–8:56 AM 5:44 PM–6:44 PM |
6:58 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:47 AM–2:47 AM 1:13 PM–3:13 PM |
8:53 AM–9:53 AM 6:31 PM–7:31 PM |
6:59 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:39 AM–3:39 AM 2:04 PM–4:04 PM |
9:46 AM–10:46 AM 7:24 PM–8:24 PM |
7:00 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:30 AM–4:30 AM 2:55 PM–4:55 PM |
10:33 AM–11:33 AM 8:19 PM–9:19 PM |
7:01 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:14 AM–12:14 PM 9:17 PM–10:17 PM |
7:02 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Amon G. Carter: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| Sunfish | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,848 acres |
| Max depth | 50 ft |
| Impounded | 1956 |
| County | Montague |
| Managed by | City of Bowie |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Amon G. Carter. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Amon G. Carter FAQ
How full is Lake Amon G. Carter right now?
Lake Amon G. Carter is 79.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.84 ft below its conservation pool of 920.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Amon G. Carter?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Crappie, Sunfish at Lake Amon G. Carter. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Amon G. Carter today?
Lake Amon G. Carter was at 917.16 ft (USGS gauge 08043700) today. That is 1.38 ft below the historical median for November 8 (918.54 ft).
Is Lake Amon G. Carter higher than last year?
Lake Amon G. Carter is 1.61 ft lower than a year ago (917.17 ft now vs. 918.78 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Amon G. Carter today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:43 AM–12:43 PM.
Is the Lake Amon G. Carter level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08043700 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 Amon G. Carter?
Lake Amon G. Carter covers about 1,848 acres and has a maximum depth of about 50 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Amon G. Carter
Data: USGS gauge 08043700 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.474, -97.863. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.