Lake Houston Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Houston near Houston, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
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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
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
Best times today
- 5:36 AM – 6:36 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:32 AM – 12:32 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:23 PM – 5:23 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:56 PM – 12:56 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Houston level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Houston?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Rain Showers · 69°/60°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 27%
New Moon · major 10:32 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/58°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 20%
New Moon · major 11:20 AM
Partly Sunny · 76°/57°F · calm · rain 17%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:45 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Houston
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | NE 5 mph | 22% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 67°F | N 5 mph | 27% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 63°F | N 5 mph | 27% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 61°F | NE 5 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 60°F | NE 5 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 59°F | NE 5 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 59°F | NE 5 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 58°F | NE 5 mph | 12% | Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 60°F | NE 5 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | NE 5 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 66°F | NE 5 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 PM | 67°F | E 5 mph | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KIAH.
Water temperature
No water temperature is published for this lake.
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 |
5:36 AM–6:36 AM 4:23 PM–5:23 PM |
6:39 AM 5:28 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 AM–1:20 PM | 6:35 AM–7:35 AM 5:01 PM–6:01 PM |
6:40 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:45 PM–1:45 AM 12:10 PM–2:10 PM |
7:34 AM–8:34 AM 5:43 PM–6:43 PM |
6:41 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:36 AM–2:36 AM 1:02 PM–3:02 PM |
8:31 AM–9:31 AM 6:31 PM–7:31 PM |
6:42 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:27 AM–3:27 AM 1:53 PM–3:53 PM |
9:23 AM–10:23 AM 7:23 PM–8:23 PM |
6:43 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:19 AM–4:19 AM 2:44 PM–4:44 PM |
10:11 AM–11:11 AM 8:19 PM–9:19 PM |
6:43 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:08 AM–5:08 AM 3:32 PM–5:32 PM |
10:53 AM–11:53 AM 9:15 PM–10:15 PM |
6:44 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Houston: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 11,854 acres |
| Max depth | 45 ft |
| Impounded | 1954 |
| County | Harris |
| Managed by | Coastal Water Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Special regulations: Statewide limits apply; a city ordinance bans bowfishing on the lake.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Houston. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Houston FAQ
How full is Lake Houston right now?
Lake Houston is 99.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.03 ft below its conservation pool of 42.38 ft.
What fish are in Lake Houston?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Houston. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Houston today?
Lake Houston was at 42.35 ft (Texas Water Development Board daily data) on 2026-11-08.
When is the best time to fish Lake Houston today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:32 AM–12:32 PM, 10:56 PM–12:56 AM.
Is the Lake Houston level data official?
Yes. Water levels come from the Texas Water Development Board's daily reservoir data. Percent full is published by the Texas Water Development Board. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is Lake Houston?
Lake Houston covers about 11,854 acres and has a maximum depth of about 45 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Houston
Data: Texas Water Development Board daily reservoir data. Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 29.916, -95.141. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.