Lake Brownwood Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Brownwood near Brownwood, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.06 ft
+0.06 ft
3.40 ft above the median for November 8 (1419.32 ft, records since 2023).
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
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:56 AM – 6:56 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:48 AM – 12:48 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:34 PM – 5:34 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Brownwood level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Brownwood?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Brownwood level vs. last year
Lake Brownwood is 0.64 ft higher than a year ago (1422.08 ft).
Lake Brownwood level history (4 years)
Highest since May 2022: 1426.90 ft (Nov 10, 2024). Lowest: 1415.34 ft (May 4, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 63°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 36%
New Moon · major 10:48 AM
Slight Chance Rain Showers · 66°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 25%
New Moon · major 11:12 PM
Mostly Sunny · 71°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:01 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Brownwood
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 63°F | ENE 5 mph | 36% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | Calm | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | Calm | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 8 AM | 58°F | Calm | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | Calm | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 64°F | SSE 5 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 PM | 65°F | S 5 mph | 25% | Chance Rain Showers |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.3 hPa in ~6 h). Station KBWD.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:48 AM–12:48 PM | 5:56 AM–6:56 AM 4:34 PM–5:34 PM |
6:58 AM 5:40 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:12 PM–1:12 AM 11:36 AM–1:36 PM |
6:56 AM–7:56 AM 5:12 PM–6:12 PM |
6:59 AM 5:40 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:01 AM–2:01 AM 12:26 PM–2:26 PM |
7:56 AM–8:56 AM 5:54 PM–6:54 PM |
7:00 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:52 AM–2:52 AM 1:18 PM–3:18 PM |
8:53 AM–9:53 AM 6:41 PM–7:41 PM |
7:01 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:43 AM–3:43 AM 2:09 PM–4:09 PM |
9:45 AM–10:45 AM 7:34 PM–8:34 PM |
7:01 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:34 AM–4:34 AM 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
10:33 AM–11:33 AM 8:29 PM–9:29 PM |
7:02 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:24 AM–5:24 AM 3:48 PM–5:48 PM |
11:14 AM–12:14 PM 9:26 PM–10:26 PM |
7:03 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Brownwood: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 6,490 acres |
| Max depth | 95 ft |
| Impounded | 1933 |
| Managed by | Brown County Water Control and Irrigation District No. 1 |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Brownwood. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Brownwood FAQ
How full is Lake Brownwood right now?
Lake Brownwood is 89.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.88 ft below its conservation pool of 1424.60 ft.
What fish are in Lake Brownwood?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Brownwood. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Brownwood today?
Lake Brownwood was at 1422.72 ft (USGS gauge 08143000) today. That is 3.40 ft above the historical median for November 8 (1419.32 ft).
Is Lake Brownwood higher than last year?
Lake Brownwood is 0.64 ft higher than a year ago (1422.72 ft now vs. 1422.08 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Brownwood today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:48 AM–12:48 PM.
Is the Lake Brownwood level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08143000 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 Brownwood?
Lake Brownwood covers about 6,490 acres and has a maximum depth of about 95 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Brownwood
Data: USGS gauge 08143000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.837, -99.004. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.