Lake Fork Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Fork near Quitman, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.03 ft
-0.14 ft
3.17 ft below the median for November 8 (400.93 ft, records since 1996).
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
- 5:43 AM – 6:43 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:34 AM – 12:34 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:18 PM – 5:18 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:57 PM – 12:57 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Fork level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Fork?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Fork level vs. last year
Lake Fork is 2.91 ft lower than a year ago (400.68 ft).
Lake Fork level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 404.22 ft (Jun 5, 2024). Lowest: 395.38 ft (Aug 21, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/60°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 10:34 AM
Partly Cloudy · 73°/55°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 11:22 AM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/59°F · calm · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:46 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Fork
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 69°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 63°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 61°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 58°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KJDD.
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 |
5:43 AM–6:43 AM 4:18 PM–5:18 PM |
6:46 AM 5:25 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 AM–1:22 PM | 6:44 AM–7:44 AM 4:55 PM–5:55 PM |
6:47 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:46 PM–1:46 AM 12:12 PM–2:12 PM |
7:44 AM–8:44 AM 5:36 PM–6:36 PM |
6:47 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:37 AM–2:37 AM 1:03 PM–3:03 PM |
8:41 AM–9:41 AM 6:24 PM–7:24 PM |
6:48 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM 1:55 PM–3:55 PM |
9:34 AM–10:34 AM 7:16 PM–8:16 PM |
6:49 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:20 AM–4:20 AM 2:45 PM–4:45 PM |
10:21 AM–11:21 AM 8:12 PM–9:12 PM |
6:50 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:10 AM–5:10 AM 3:34 PM–5:34 PM |
11:02 AM–12:02 PM 9:09 PM–10:09 PM |
6:51 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Fork: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Channel Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 27,264 acres |
| Max depth | 70 ft |
| Impounded | 1980 |
| Counties | Hopkins, Rains, Wood |
| Managed by | Sabine River Authority of Texas |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Special regulations: Largemouth bass managed under a protective 16-24 inch slot length limit.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Fork. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Fork FAQ
How full is Lake Fork right now?
Lake Fork is 78.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 5.24 ft below its conservation pool of 403.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Fork?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish, White Bass at Lake Fork. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Fork today?
Lake Fork was at 397.76 ft (USGS gauge 08018800) today. That is 3.17 ft below the historical median for November 8 (400.93 ft).
Is Lake Fork higher than last year?
Lake Fork is 2.91 ft lower than a year ago (397.77 ft now vs. 400.68 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Fork today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:34 AM–12:34 PM, 10:57 PM–12:57 AM.
Is the Lake Fork level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08018800 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 Fork?
Lake Fork covers about 27,264 acres and has a maximum depth of about 70 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Fork
Data: USGS gauge 08018800 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.813, -95.528. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.