Lake Cypress Springs Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Cypress Springs near Mount Vernon, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
-0.08 ft
1.72 ft below the median for November 8 (377.02 ft, records since 2001).
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
Best times today
- 5:42 AM – 6:42 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:32 AM – 12:32 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:16 PM – 5:16 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:56 PM – 12:56 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Cypress Springs level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Cypress Springs?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Cypress Springs level vs. last year
Lake Cypress Springs is 1.74 ft lower than a year ago (377.04 ft).
Lake Cypress Springs level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 381.54 ft (Jun 5, 2024). Lowest: 374.98 ft (Aug 17, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 73°/54°F · calm · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:32 AM
Partly Cloudy · 74°/47°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:20 AM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:45 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Cypress Springs
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 73°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 68°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 51°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 49°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 48°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KOSA.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:32 AM–12:32 PM 10:56 PM–12:56 AM |
5:42 AM–6:42 AM 4:16 PM–5:16 PM |
6:45 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 AM–1:20 PM | 6:43 AM–7:43 AM 4:52 PM–5:52 PM |
6:45 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:45 PM–1:45 AM 12:10 PM–2:10 PM |
7:43 AM–8:43 AM 5:34 PM–6:34 PM |
6:46 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:36 AM–2:36 AM 1:02 PM–3:02 PM |
8:41 AM–9:41 AM 6:21 PM–7:21 PM |
6:47 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:27 AM–3:27 AM 1:53 PM–3:53 PM |
9:33 AM–10:33 AM 7:14 PM–8:14 PM |
6:48 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:19 AM–4:19 AM 2:44 PM–4:44 PM |
10:20 AM–11:20 AM 8:09 PM–9:09 PM |
6:49 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:08 AM–5:08 AM 3:32 PM–5:32 PM |
11:02 AM–12:02 PM 9:07 PM–10:07 PM |
6:50 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Cypress Springs: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 3,461 acres |
| Max depth | 56 ft |
| Impounded | 1970 |
| County | Franklin |
| Managed by | Franklin County Water District |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Special regulations: Triploid grass carp permit in effect; any grass carp caught must be released unharmed.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Cypress Springs. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Cypress Springs FAQ
How full is Lake Cypress Springs right now?
Lake Cypress Springs is 87.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.70 ft below its conservation pool of 378.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Cypress Springs?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Cypress Springs. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Cypress Springs today?
Lake Cypress Springs was at 375.30 ft (USGS gauge 07344484) today. That is 1.72 ft below the historical median for November 8 (377.02 ft).
Is Lake Cypress Springs higher than last year?
Lake Cypress Springs is 1.74 ft lower than a year ago (375.30 ft now vs. 377.04 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Cypress Springs today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:32 AM–12:32 PM, 10:56 PM–12:56 AM.
Is the Lake Cypress Springs level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07344484 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 Cypress Springs?
Lake Cypress Springs covers about 3,461 acres and has a maximum depth of about 56 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Cypress Springs
Data: USGS gauge 07344484 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.066, -95.159. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.