Lake Austin Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Austin near Austin, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.08 ft
-0.06 ft
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
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
- High chance of rain (80%)
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:43 AM – 12:43 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:33 PM – 5:33 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Austin level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Austin?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
3-day fishing forecast
Light Rain Likely · 63°/59°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 80%
New Moon · major 10:43 AM
Chance Light Rain · 67°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 76%
New Moon · major 11:07 PM
Partly Cloudy · 72°/57°F · calm · rain 15%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:56 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Austin
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 63°F | NE 5 mph | 80% | Light Rain |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | NE 5 mph | 64% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | NE 5 mph | 64% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun 10 PM | 60°F | Calm | 30% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 AM | 59°F | Calm | 35% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 2 AM | 58°F | Calm | 35% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 4 AM | 58°F | Calm | 74% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon 6 AM | 57°F | Calm | 76% | Light Rain |
| Mon 8 AM | 59°F | Calm | 76% | Light Rain |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | ENE 5 mph | 49% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | E 5 mph | 57% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon 2 PM | 66°F | Calm | 57% | Light Rain Likely |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KATT.
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 | 5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:33 PM–5:33 PM |
6:51 AM 5:38 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:07 PM–1:07 AM 11:31 AM–1:31 PM |
6:47 AM–7:47 AM 5:11 PM–6:11 PM |
6:51 AM 5:37 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:56 PM–1:56 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:46 AM–8:46 AM 5:53 PM–6:53 PM |
6:52 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:47 AM–2:47 AM 1:12 PM–3:12 PM |
8:43 AM–9:43 AM 6:41 PM–7:41 PM |
6:53 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:38 AM–3:38 AM 2:04 PM–4:04 PM |
9:36 AM–10:36 AM 7:33 PM–8:33 PM |
6:54 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:29 AM–4:29 AM 2:55 PM–4:55 PM |
10:23 AM–11:23 AM 8:28 PM–9:28 PM |
6:55 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:05 AM–12:05 PM 9:25 PM–10:25 PM |
6:56 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Austin: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,599 acres |
| Max depth | 75 ft |
| Impounded | 1939 |
| Managed by | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Special regulations: Any grass carp caught must be released right away unharmed; other species follow statewide rules.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Austin. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Austin FAQ
How full is Lake Austin right now?
Lake Austin is 96.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.29 ft below its conservation pool of 492.80 ft.
What fish are in Lake Austin?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish at Lake Austin. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Austin today?
Lake Austin was at 492.51 ft (USGS gauge 08154900) today.
When is the best time to fish Lake Austin today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:43 AM–12:43 PM.
Is the Lake Austin level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08154900 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 Austin?
Lake Austin covers about 1,599 acres and has a maximum depth of about 75 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Austin
Data: USGS gauge 08154900 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 30.294, -97.785. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.