Lake Bonham Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Bonham near Bonham, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
+0.02 ft
0.79 ft below the median for November 8 (562.92 ft, records since 2000).
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
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:36 AM – 12:36 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:19 PM – 5:19 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Bonham level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Bonham?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Bonham level vs. last year
Lake Bonham is 0.05 ft lower than a year ago (562.18 ft).
Lake Bonham level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 567.52 ft (Apr 9, 2024). Lowest: 561.46 ft (Dec 13, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 1%
New Moon · major 10:36 AM
Mostly Sunny · 74°/48°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 2%
New Moon · major 11:00 PM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/55°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:49 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Bonham
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | N 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 61°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 56°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 53°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 52°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 48°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 48°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | WSW 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.3 hPa in ~6 h). Station KF00.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:36 AM–12:36 PM | 5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:19 PM–5:19 PM |
6:50 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM 11:24 AM–1:24 PM |
6:49 AM–7:49 AM 4:55 PM–5:55 PM |
6:51 AM 5:25 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:49 PM–1:49 AM 12:14 PM–2:14 PM |
7:49 AM–8:49 AM 5:37 PM–6:37 PM |
6:51 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:40 AM–2:40 AM 1:06 PM–3:06 PM |
8:47 AM–9:47 AM 6:24 PM–7:24 PM |
6:52 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:32 AM–3:32 AM 1:57 PM–3:57 PM |
9:40 AM–10:40 AM 7:16 PM–8:16 PM |
6:53 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:23 AM–4:23 AM 2:48 PM–4:48 PM |
10:26 AM–11:26 AM 8:12 PM–9:12 PM |
6:54 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:12 AM–5:12 AM 3:36 PM–5:36 PM |
11:07 AM–12:07 PM 9:10 PM–10:10 PM |
6:55 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Bonham: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,020 acres |
| Max depth | 30 ft |
| Impounded | 1969 |
| Managed by | City of Bonham |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Bonham. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Bonham FAQ
How full is Lake Bonham right now?
Lake Bonham is 74.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.87 ft below its conservation pool of 565.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Bonham?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Lake Bonham. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Bonham today?
Lake Bonham was at 562.13 ft (USGS gauge 07332610) today. That is 0.79 ft below the historical median for November 8 (562.92 ft).
Is Lake Bonham higher than last year?
Lake Bonham is 0.05 ft lower than a year ago (562.13 ft now vs. 562.18 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Bonham today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:36 AM–12:36 PM.
Is the Lake Bonham level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07332610 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 Bonham?
Lake Bonham covers about 1,020 acres and has a maximum depth of about 30 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Bonham
Data: USGS gauge 07332610 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.645, -96.164. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.