Lake Arlington Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Arlington near Arlington, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.18 ft
0.53 ft below the median for November 8 (545.88 ft, records since 2006).
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
- 5:50 AM – 6:50 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:40 AM – 12:40 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:25 PM – 5:25 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Arlington level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Arlington?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Arlington level vs. last year
Lake Arlington is 2.78 ft lower than a year ago (548.14 ft).
Lake Arlington level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 553.68 ft (May 5, 2024). Lowest: 542.01 ft (Oct 31, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 10:40 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 73°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%
New Moon · major 11:04 PM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/58°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 14%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:53 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Arlington
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 5% | Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 66°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGKY.
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 | 5:50 AM–6:50 AM 4:25 PM–5:25 PM |
6:52 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:04 PM–1:04 AM 11:29 AM–1:29 PM |
6:51 AM–7:51 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
6:53 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:53 PM–1:53 AM 12:19 PM–2:19 PM |
7:51 AM–8:51 AM 5:44 PM–6:44 PM |
6:54 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:44 AM–2:44 AM 1:10 PM–3:10 PM |
8:48 AM–9:48 AM 6:31 PM–7:31 PM |
6:55 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:36 AM–3:36 AM 2:02 PM–4:02 PM |
9:41 AM–10:41 AM 7:23 PM–8:23 PM |
6:56 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:27 AM–4:27 AM 2:52 PM–4:52 PM |
10:28 AM–11:28 AM 8:19 PM–9:19 PM |
6:57 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:17 AM–5:17 AM 3:41 PM–5:41 PM |
11:09 AM–12:09 PM 9:17 PM–10:17 PM |
6:58 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Arlington: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Channel Catfish | Excellent |
| White Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| Sunfish | Fair |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,939 acres |
| Max depth | 51 ft |
| Impounded | 1957 |
| Managed by | City of Arlington |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Arlington. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Arlington FAQ
How full is Lake Arlington right now?
Lake Arlington is 78.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.65 ft below its conservation pool of 550.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Arlington?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Hybrid Striped Bass at Lake Arlington. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Arlington today?
Lake Arlington was at 545.35 ft (USGS gauge 08049200) today. That is 0.53 ft below the historical median for November 8 (545.88 ft).
Is Lake Arlington higher than last year?
Lake Arlington is 2.78 ft lower than a year ago (545.36 ft now vs. 548.14 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Arlington today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:40 AM–12:40 PM.
Is the Lake Arlington level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08049200 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 Arlington?
Lake Arlington covers about 1,939 acres and has a maximum depth of about 51 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Arlington
Data: USGS gauge 08049200 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.716, -97.193. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.