Lake Kemp Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Kemp near Mabelle, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.01 ft
+0.20 ft
0.23 ft above the median for November 8 (1139.76 ft, records since 1989).
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
- 6:00 AM – 7:00 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:48 AM – 12:48 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:31 PM – 5:31 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Kemp level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Kemp?
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 Kemp level vs. last year
Lake Kemp is 3.98 ft lower than a year ago (1143.97 ft).
Lake Kemp level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1149.61 ft (May 9, 2025). Lowest: 1132.74 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · wind up to 2 mph
New Moon · major 10:48 AM
Sunny · 72°/54°F · wind up to 7 mph · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:12 PM
Sunny · 75°/59°F · wind up to 9 mph · rain 3%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:01 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Kemp
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | SE 1 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | S 1 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | SW 1 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | SW 2 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | WSW 2 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | SW 1 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | SW 1 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | SW 2 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 68°F | SW 5 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | SW 6 mph | 3% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KF05.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:48 AM–12:48 PM | 6:00 AM–7:00 AM 4:31 PM–5:31 PM |
7:02 AM 5:38 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:12 PM–1:12 AM 11:37 AM–1:37 PM |
7:02 AM–8:02 AM 5:07 PM–6:07 PM |
7:03 AM 5:37 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:01 AM–2:01 AM 12:27 PM–2:27 PM |
8:02 AM–9:02 AM 5:48 PM–6:48 PM |
7:04 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:52 AM–2:52 AM 1:18 PM–3:18 PM |
8:59 AM–9:59 AM 6:36 PM–7:36 PM |
7:05 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:44 AM–3:44 AM 2:10 PM–4:10 PM |
9:52 AM–10:52 AM 7:28 PM–8:28 PM |
7:05 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:35 AM–4:35 AM 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
10:39 AM–11:39 AM 8:24 PM–9:24 PM |
7:06 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:25 AM–5:25 AM 3:49 PM–5:49 PM |
11:20 AM–12:20 PM 9:22 PM–10:22 PM |
7:07 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Kemp: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Striped Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 15,590 acres |
| Max depth | 53 ft |
| Impounded | 1923 |
| Managed by | City of Wichita Falls |
| Public boat ramps | about 7 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Kemp. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Kemp FAQ
How full is Lake Kemp right now?
Lake Kemp is 75.5% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.01 ft below its conservation pool of 1144.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Kemp?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Kemp. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Kemp today?
Lake Kemp was at 1139.99 ft (USGS gauge 07312000) today. That is 0.23 ft above the historical median for November 8 (1139.76 ft).
Is Lake Kemp higher than last year?
Lake Kemp is 3.98 ft lower than a year ago (1139.99 ft now vs. 1143.97 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Kemp today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:48 AM–12:48 PM.
Is the Lake Kemp level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07312000 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 Kemp?
Lake Kemp covers about 15,590 acres and has a maximum depth of about 53 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Kemp
Data: USGS gauge 07312000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.758, -99.151. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.