Lake Corpus Christi Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Corpus Christi near Mathis, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.11 ft
0.00 ft
0.58 ft above the median for November 8 (90.62 ft, records since 2000).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- High chance of rain (76%)
- Thunderstorms possible - stay off the water when you hear thunder
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:44 AM – 6:44 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:43 AM – 12:43 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:38 PM – 5:38 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Corpus Christi level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Corpus Christi?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Corpus Christi level vs. last year
Lake Corpus Christi is 14.40 ft higher than a year ago (76.75 ft).
Lake Corpus Christi level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 92.95 ft (Aug 16, 2026). Lowest: 74.73 ft (Apr 17, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 73°/65°F · wind up to 18 mph · rain 76%
New Moon · major 10:43 AM
Showers And Thunderstorms · 69°/61°F · wind up to 18 mph · rain 92%
New Moon · major 11:07 PM
Chance Rain Showers · 71°/60°F · wind up to 9 mph · rain 56%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:56 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Corpus Christi
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 73°F | E 15 mph | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun 6 PM | 71°F | ENE 15 mph | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun 8 PM | 67°F | NE 17 mph | 67% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun 10 PM | 66°F | ENE 18 mph | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 12 AM | 64°F | ENE 16 mph | 67% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon 2 AM | 64°F | NE 15 mph | 87% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 4 AM | 62°F | NE 16 mph | 74% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon 6 AM | 62°F | ENE 17 mph | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 8 AM | 62°F | ENE 16 mph | 85% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | E 16 mph | 62% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | ENE 14 mph | 61% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | NE 13 mph | 58% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KRBO.
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 | 5:44 AM–6:44 AM 4:38 PM–5:38 PM |
6:47 AM 5:42 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:07 PM–1:07 AM 11:31 AM–1:31 PM |
6:42 AM–7:42 AM 5:16 PM–6:16 PM |
6:48 AM 5:41 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:56 PM–1:56 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:40 AM–8:40 AM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM |
6:49 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:47 AM–2:47 AM 1:13 PM–3:13 PM |
8:37 AM–9:37 AM 6:48 PM–7:48 PM |
6:50 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:39 AM–3:39 AM 2:04 PM–4:04 PM |
9:29 AM–10:29 AM 7:40 PM–8:40 PM |
6:50 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:30 AM–4:30 AM 2:55 PM–4:55 PM |
10:17 AM–11:17 AM 8:35 PM–9:35 PM |
6:51 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:00 AM–12:00 PM 9:31 PM–10:31 PM |
6:52 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Corpus Christi: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Alligator Gar | Excellent |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 18,256 acres |
| Max depth | 60 ft |
| Impounded | 1958 |
| Counties | San Patricio, Live Oak, Jim Wells |
| Managed by | City of Corpus Christi |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Corpus Christi. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Corpus Christi FAQ
How full is Lake Corpus Christi right now?
Lake Corpus Christi is 78.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.80 ft below its conservation pool of 94.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Corpus Christi?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Alligator Gar, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Corpus Christi. TPWD rates fishing for Alligator Gar, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Corpus Christi today?
Lake Corpus Christi was at 91.20 ft (USGS gauge 08210500) today. That is 0.58 ft above the historical median for November 8 (90.62 ft).
Is Lake Corpus Christi higher than last year?
Lake Corpus Christi is 14.40 ft higher than a year ago (91.15 ft now vs. 76.75 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Corpus Christi today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 5/10 (Fair). Major solunar periods: 10:43 AM–12:43 PM.
Is the Lake Corpus Christi level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08210500 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 Corpus Christi?
Lake Corpus Christi covers about 18,256 acres and has a maximum depth of about 60 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Corpus Christi
Data: USGS gauge 08210500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 28.038, -97.871. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.