Lake Georgetown Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Georgetown near Georgetown, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.09 ft
+0.18 ft
4.30 ft above the median for November 8 (780.15 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
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
- High chance of rain (74%)
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:43 AM – 12:43 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:32 PM – 5:32 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Georgetown level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Georgetown?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Lake Georgetown level vs. last year
Lake Georgetown is 2.21 ft higher than a year ago (782.22 ft).
Lake Georgetown level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 805.98 ft (Jul 7, 2025). Lowest: 770.43 ft (Oct 22, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Light Rain · 61°/58°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 74%
New Moon · major 10:43 AM
Chance Light Rain · 65°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 55%
New Moon · major 11:06 PM
Partly Cloudy · 70°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 9%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:56 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Georgetown
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 61°F | NE 5 mph | 74% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | NE 5 mph | 52% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | NE 5 mph | 52% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 33% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 24% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 24% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | Calm | 55% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | NNE 5 mph | 52% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 52% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 10 AM | 61°F | E 5 mph | 34% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 12 PM | 62°F | ENE 5 mph | 32% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 2 PM | 64°F | Calm | 32% | Chance Light Rain |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGTU.
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 | 5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:32 PM–5:32 PM |
6:51 AM 5:37 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:06 PM–1:06 AM 11:31 AM–1:31 PM |
6:48 AM–7:48 AM 5:09 PM–6:09 PM |
6:52 AM 5:36 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:56 PM–1:56 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:47 AM–8:47 AM 5:52 PM–6:52 PM |
6:53 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:46 AM–2:46 AM 1:12 PM–3:12 PM |
8:44 AM–9:44 AM 6:40 PM–7:40 PM |
6:53 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:38 AM–3:38 AM 2:04 PM–4:04 PM |
9:36 AM–10:36 AM 7:32 PM–8:32 PM |
6:54 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:29 AM–4:29 AM 2:54 PM–4:54 PM |
10:24 AM–11:24 AM 8:27 PM–9:27 PM |
6:55 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:06 AM–12:06 PM 9:24 PM–10:24 PM |
6:56 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Georgetown: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Smallmouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Poor |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,297 acres |
| Max depth | 85 ft |
| Impounded | 1980 |
| County | Williamson |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Georgetown. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Georgetown FAQ
How full is Lake Georgetown right now?
Lake Georgetown is 78.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 6.55 ft below its conservation pool of 791.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Georgetown?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish at Lake Georgetown. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Georgetown today?
Lake Georgetown was at 784.45 ft (USGS gauge 08104650) today. That is 4.30 ft above the historical median for November 8 (780.15 ft).
Is Lake Georgetown higher than last year?
Lake Georgetown is 2.21 ft higher than a year ago (784.43 ft now vs. 782.22 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Georgetown today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:43 AM–12:43 PM.
Is the Lake Georgetown level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08104650 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 Georgetown?
Lake Georgetown covers about 1,297 acres and has a maximum depth of about 85 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Georgetown
Data: USGS gauge 08104650 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 30.668, -97.728. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.