Lake Colorado City Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Colorado City near Colorado City, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
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-0.02 ft
0.09 ft below the median for November 8 (2058.88 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 6:05 AM – 7:05 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:56 AM – 12:56 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:41 PM – 5:41 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Colorado City level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Colorado City?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Colorado City level vs. last year
Lake Colorado City is 1.27 ft lower than a year ago (2060.06 ft).
Lake Colorado City level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 2065.35 ft (Sep 6, 2024). Lowest: 2054.60 ft (Sep 1, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 62°/55°F · calm · rain 17%
New Moon · major 10:56 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 66°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 16%
New Moon · major 11:20 PM
Mostly Sunny · 70°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 2%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:09 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Colorado City
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 62°F | Calm | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 57°F | Calm | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 59°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | S 5 mph | 11% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 64°F | S 5 mph | 11% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSWW.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:56 AM–12:56 PM | 6:05 AM–7:05 AM 4:41 PM–5:41 PM |
7:06 AM 5:47 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 PM–1:20 AM 11:44 AM–1:44 PM |
7:05 AM–8:05 AM 5:18 PM–6:18 PM |
7:07 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:09 AM–2:09 AM 12:34 PM–2:34 PM |
8:05 AM–9:05 AM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM |
7:08 AM 5:46 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM 1:25 PM–3:25 PM |
9:02 AM–10:02 AM 6:48 PM–7:48 PM |
7:09 AM 5:45 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:51 AM–3:51 AM 2:17 PM–4:17 PM |
9:55 AM–10:55 AM 7:40 PM–8:40 PM |
7:10 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:42 AM–4:42 AM 3:07 PM–5:07 PM |
10:42 AM–11:42 AM 8:36 PM–9:36 PM |
7:11 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:32 AM–5:32 AM 3:56 PM–5:56 PM |
11:23 AM–12:23 PM 9:33 PM–10:33 PM |
7:12 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Colorado City: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Poor |
| Catfish | Poor |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,618 acres |
| Max depth | 51 ft |
| Impounded | 1949 |
| County | Mitchell |
| Managed by | City of Colorado City |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Colorado City. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Colorado City FAQ
How full is Lake Colorado City right now?
Lake Colorado City is 53.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 11.41 ft below its conservation pool of 2070.20 ft.
What fish are in Lake Colorado City?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish at Lake Colorado City.
What is the water level of Lake Colorado City today?
Lake Colorado City was at 2058.79 ft (USGS gauge 08123000) today. That is 0.09 ft below the historical median for November 8 (2058.88 ft).
Is Lake Colorado City higher than last year?
Lake Colorado City is 1.27 ft lower than a year ago (2058.79 ft now vs. 2060.06 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Colorado City today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:56 AM–12:56 PM.
Is the Lake Colorado City level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08123000 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 Colorado City?
Lake Colorado City covers about 1,618 acres and has a maximum depth of about 51 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Colorado City
Data: USGS gauge 08123000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.345, -100.920. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.