Lake Athens Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Athens near Athens, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
+0.04 ft
0.25 ft above the median for November 8 (439.20 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Steady barometer
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:43 AM – 6:43 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:34 AM – 12:34 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:20 PM – 5:20 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:58 PM – 12:58 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Athens level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Athens?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Athens level vs. last year
Lake Athens is 0.66 ft lower than a year ago (440.11 ft).
Lake Athens level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 441.26 ft (Jun 13, 2025). Lowest: 438.02 ft (Oct 22, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/57°F · calm · rain 7%
New Moon · major 10:34 AM
Partly Cloudy · 73°/52°F · calm · rain 6%
New Moon · major 11:23 AM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:47 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Athens
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 52°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 66°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: steady (-0.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KF44.
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 |
5:43 AM–6:43 AM 4:20 PM–5:20 PM |
6:46 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:23 AM–1:23 PM | 6:44 AM–7:44 AM 4:57 PM–5:57 PM |
6:46 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:47 PM–1:47 AM 12:13 PM–2:13 PM |
7:43 AM–8:43 AM 5:39 PM–6:39 PM |
6:47 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:38 AM–2:38 AM 1:04 PM–3:04 PM |
8:40 AM–9:40 AM 6:27 PM–7:27 PM |
6:48 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:30 AM–3:30 AM 1:56 PM–3:56 PM |
9:33 AM–10:33 AM 7:19 PM–8:19 PM |
6:49 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:21 AM–4:21 AM 2:46 PM–4:46 PM |
10:20 AM–11:20 AM 8:15 PM–9:15 PM |
6:50 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:11 AM–5:11 AM 3:35 PM–5:35 PM |
11:02 AM–12:02 PM 9:12 PM–10:12 PM |
6:51 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Athens: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| Catfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,799 acres |
| Max depth | 50 ft |
| Impounded | 1962 |
| County | Henderson |
| Managed by | Athens Municipal Water Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Athens. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Athens FAQ
How full is Lake Athens right now?
Lake Athens is 96.6% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.55 ft below its conservation pool of 440.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Athens?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Sunfish, Crappie, Catfish at Lake Athens. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Athens today?
Lake Athens was at 439.45 ft (USGS gauge 08031290) today. That is 0.25 ft above the historical median for November 8 (439.20 ft).
Is Lake Athens higher than last year?
Lake Athens is 0.66 ft lower than a year ago (439.45 ft now vs. 440.11 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Athens 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 Lake Athens level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08031290 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 Athens?
Lake Athens covers about 1,799 acres and has a maximum depth of about 50 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Athens
Data: USGS gauge 08031290 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.211, -95.765. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.