Lake Cisco Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Cisco near Cisco, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.01 ft
-0.10 ft
6.19 ft below the median for November 8 (1508.99 ft, records since 2001).
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
- 5:57 AM – 6:57 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:48 AM – 12:48 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:33 PM – 5:33 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Cisco level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Cisco?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Cisco level vs. last year
Lake Cisco is 3.57 ft lower than a year ago (1506.36 ft).
Lake Cisco level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1519.94 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 1502.79 ft (Nov 7, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 64°/55°F · calm · rain 12%
New Moon · major 10:48 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/52°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 14%
New Moon · major 11:12 PM
Mostly Sunny · 73°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:01 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Cisco
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 64°F | Calm | 12% | Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 52°F | Calm | 10% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 10% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | Calm | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | S 5 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGZN.
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 | 5:57 AM–6:57 AM 4:33 PM–5:33 PM |
6:59 AM 5:39 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:12 PM–1:12 AM 11:36 AM–1:36 PM |
6:58 AM–7:58 AM 5:10 PM–6:10 PM |
7:00 AM 5:38 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:01 AM–2:01 AM 12:26 PM–2:26 PM |
7:57 AM–8:57 AM 5:52 PM–6:52 PM |
7:01 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:52 AM–2:52 AM 1:17 PM–3:17 PM |
8:55 AM–9:55 AM 6:39 PM–7:39 PM |
7:02 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:43 AM–3:43 AM 2:09 PM–4:09 PM |
9:47 AM–10:47 AM 7:32 PM–8:32 PM |
7:02 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:34 AM–4:34 AM 2:59 PM–4:59 PM |
10:34 AM–11:34 AM 8:27 PM–9:27 PM |
7:03 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:24 AM–5:24 AM 3:48 PM–5:48 PM |
11:16 AM–12:16 PM 9:25 PM–10:25 PM |
7:04 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Cisco: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,050 acres |
| Max depth | 70 ft |
| Impounded | 1923 |
| Managed by | City of Cisco |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Cisco. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Cisco FAQ
How full is Lake Cisco right now?
Lake Cisco is 42.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 19.66 ft below its conservation pool of 1522.46 ft.
What fish are in Lake Cisco?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Lake Cisco. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Cisco today?
Lake Cisco was at 1502.80 ft (USGS gauge 08086215) today. That is 6.19 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1508.99 ft).
Is Lake Cisco higher than last year?
Lake Cisco is 3.57 ft lower than a year ago (1502.79 ft now vs. 1506.36 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Cisco today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:48 AM–12:48 PM.
Is the Lake Cisco level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08086215 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 Cisco?
Lake Cisco covers about 1,050 acres and has a maximum depth of about 70 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Cisco
Data: USGS gauge 08086215 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.438, -98.986. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.