Lake Kickapoo Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Kickapoo near Archer City, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.02 ft
-0.06 ft
2.00 ft above the median for November 8 (1039.82 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
- 5:59 AM – 6:59 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:47 AM – 12:47 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:29 PM – 5:29 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Kickapoo level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Kickapoo?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Kickapoo level vs. last year
Lake Kickapoo is 1.35 ft lower than a year ago (1043.16 ft).
Lake Kickapoo level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1045.58 ft (Jun 7, 2025). Lowest: 1036.13 ft (Jan 19, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/55°F · wind up to 1 mph
New Moon · major 10:47 AM
Sunny · 73°/51°F · wind up to 8 mph · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:11 PM
Sunny · 77°/56°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 3%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:00 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Kickapoo
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | E 1 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 54°F | SW 1 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | SW 1 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | WSW 1 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 52°F | Calm | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 53°F | Calm | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | SW 2 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | SSW 5 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | SSW 7 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSPS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:47 AM–12:47 PM | 5:59 AM–6:59 AM 4:29 PM–5:29 PM |
7:00 AM 5:36 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:11 PM–1:11 AM 11:35 AM–1:35 PM |
7:00 AM–8:00 AM 5:06 PM–6:06 PM |
7:01 AM 5:36 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM 12:25 PM–2:25 PM |
8:00 AM–9:00 AM 5:47 PM–6:47 PM |
7:02 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:51 AM–2:51 AM 1:17 PM–3:17 PM |
8:58 AM–9:58 AM 6:34 PM–7:34 PM |
7:03 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:42 AM–3:42 AM 2:08 PM–4:08 PM |
9:50 AM–10:50 AM 7:27 PM–8:27 PM |
7:04 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:34 AM–4:34 AM 2:59 PM–4:59 PM |
10:37 AM–11:37 AM 8:23 PM–9:23 PM |
7:05 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:23 AM–5:23 AM 3:47 PM–5:47 PM |
11:18 AM–12:18 PM 9:21 PM–10:21 PM |
7:06 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Kickapoo: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 6,028 acres |
| Max depth | 48 ft |
| Impounded | 1947 |
| County | Archer |
| Managed by | City of Wichita Falls |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Kickapoo. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Kickapoo FAQ
How full is Lake Kickapoo right now?
Lake Kickapoo is 79.6% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 3.18 ft below its conservation pool of 1045.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Kickapoo?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass at Lake Kickapoo.
What is the water level of Lake Kickapoo today?
Lake Kickapoo was at 1041.82 ft (USGS gauge 07314000) today. That is 2.00 ft above the historical median for November 8 (1039.82 ft).
Is Lake Kickapoo higher than last year?
Lake Kickapoo is 1.35 ft lower than a year ago (1041.81 ft now vs. 1043.16 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Kickapoo today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:47 AM–12:47 PM.
Is the Lake Kickapoo level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07314000 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 Kickapoo?
Lake Kickapoo covers about 6,028 acres and has a maximum depth of about 48 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Kickapoo
Data: USGS gauge 07314000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.663, -98.779. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.