Lake Crook Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Crook near Paris, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.02 ft
0.65 ft below the median for November 8 (474.99 ft, records since 2002).
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
- 5:45 AM – 6:45 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:34 AM – 12:34 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:16 PM – 5:16 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:57 PM – 12:57 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Crook level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Crook?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Crook level vs. last year
Lake Crook is 0.57 ft lower than a year ago (474.92 ft).
Lake Crook level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 477.59 ft (Apr 5, 2025). Lowest: 474.03 ft (Oct 15, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/52°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 1%
New Moon · major 10:34 AM
Mostly Clear · 74°/45°F · calm · rain 2%
New Moon · major 11:22 AM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:47 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Crook
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | NNW 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 57°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 54°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 48°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 45°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 49°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KPRX.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:34 AM–12:34 PM 10:57 PM–12:57 AM |
5:45 AM–6:45 AM 4:16 PM–5:16 PM |
6:47 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 AM–1:22 PM | 6:47 AM–7:47 AM 4:52 PM–5:52 PM |
6:48 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:47 PM–1:47 AM 12:12 PM–2:12 PM |
7:47 AM–8:47 AM 5:34 PM–6:34 PM |
6:49 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:37 AM–2:37 AM 1:03 PM–3:03 PM |
8:45 AM–9:45 AM 6:21 PM–7:21 PM |
6:50 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM 1:55 PM–3:55 PM |
9:37 AM–10:37 AM 7:13 PM–8:13 PM |
6:51 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:20 AM–4:20 AM 2:45 PM–4:45 PM |
10:24 AM–11:24 AM 8:09 PM–9:09 PM |
6:52 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:10 AM–5:10 AM 3:34 PM–5:34 PM |
11:05 AM–12:05 PM 9:07 PM–10:07 PM |
6:53 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Crook: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,060 acres |
| Max depth | 24 ft |
| Impounded | 1923 |
| County | Lamar |
| Managed by | City of Paris |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Crook. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Crook FAQ
How full is Lake Crook right now?
Lake Crook is 81.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.66 ft below its conservation pool of 476.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Crook?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie at Lake Crook. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Crook today?
Lake Crook was at 474.34 ft (USGS gauge 07335600) today. That is 0.65 ft below the historical median for November 8 (474.99 ft).
Is Lake Crook higher than last year?
Lake Crook is 0.57 ft lower than a year ago (474.35 ft now vs. 474.92 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Crook today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:34 AM–12:34 PM, 10:57 PM–12:57 AM.
Is the Lake Crook level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07335600 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 Crook?
Lake Crook covers about 1,060 acres and has a maximum depth of about 24 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Crook
Data: USGS gauge 07335600 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.728, -95.567. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.