Lake Jacksonville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Jacksonville near Jacksonville, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
+0.12 ft
0.39 ft below the median for November 8 (421.44 ft, records since 2001).
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
- 5:41 AM – 6:41 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:33 AM – 12:33 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:19 PM – 5:19 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:56 PM – 12:56 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Jacksonville level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Jacksonville?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Jacksonville level vs. last year
Lake Jacksonville is 1.03 ft lower than a year ago (422.07 ft).
Lake Jacksonville level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 423.61 ft (Apr 10, 2024). Lowest: 419.54 ft (Oct 24, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/57°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 10:33 AM
Patchy Fog · 72°/53°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 11:21 AM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/55°F · calm · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:46 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Jacksonville
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 4% | Patchy Fog |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 3% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 4% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 5% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 5% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KPSN.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:33 AM–12:33 PM 10:56 PM–12:56 AM |
5:41 AM–6:41 AM 4:19 PM–5:19 PM |
6:43 AM 5:25 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:21 AM–1:21 PM | 6:41 AM–7:41 AM 4:56 PM–5:56 PM |
6:44 AM 5:25 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:46 PM–1:46 AM 12:11 PM–2:11 PM |
7:41 AM–8:41 AM 5:38 PM–6:38 PM |
6:45 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:36 AM–2:36 AM 1:02 PM–3:02 PM |
8:38 AM–9:38 AM 6:26 PM–7:26 PM |
6:46 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:28 AM–3:28 AM 1:54 PM–3:54 PM |
9:30 AM–10:30 AM 7:18 PM–8:18 PM |
6:47 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:19 AM–4:19 AM 2:44 PM–4:44 PM |
10:18 AM–11:18 AM 8:13 PM–9:13 PM |
6:48 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:09 AM–5:09 AM 3:33 PM–5:33 PM |
10:59 AM–11:59 AM 9:11 PM–10:11 PM |
6:49 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Jacksonville: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| Catfish | Poor |
| Sunfish |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,320 acres |
| Max depth | 62 ft |
| Impounded | 1957 |
| Managed by | Jacksonville Municipal Water Supply |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Special regulations: Largemouth bass: 5 per day, of which no more than 2 may be shorter than 18 inches.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Jacksonville. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Jacksonville FAQ
How full is Lake Jacksonville right now?
Lake Jacksonville is 95.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.95 ft below its conservation pool of 422.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Jacksonville?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sunfish at Lake Jacksonville. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Jacksonville today?
Lake Jacksonville was at 421.05 ft (USGS gauge 08032200) today. That is 0.39 ft below the historical median for November 8 (421.44 ft).
Is Lake Jacksonville higher than last year?
Lake Jacksonville is 1.03 ft lower than a year ago (421.04 ft now vs. 422.07 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Jacksonville today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:33 AM–12:33 PM, 10:56 PM–12:56 AM.
Is the Lake Jacksonville level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08032200 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 Jacksonville?
Lake Jacksonville covers about 1,320 acres and has a maximum depth of about 62 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Jacksonville
Data: USGS gauge 08032200 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.947, -95.298. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.