Lake Limestone Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Limestone near Marquez, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
-0.05 ft
1.44 ft below the median for November 8 (361.20 ft, records since 2000).
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
- 5:44 AM – 6:44 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:37 AM – 12:37 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:24 PM – 5:24 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Limestone level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Limestone?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Limestone level vs. last year
Lake Limestone is 1.35 ft lower than a year ago (361.11 ft).
Lake Limestone level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 363.76 ft (Jun 20, 2026). Lowest: 357.29 ft (Nov 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/58°F · calm · rain 27%
New Moon · major 10:37 AM
Partly Sunny · 73°/54°F · calm · rain 10%
New Moon · major 11:01 PM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/54°F · calm · rain 4%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:50 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Limestone
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 27% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 62°F | Calm | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 60°F | Calm | 9% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 9% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 66°F | Calm | 10% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 8% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 8% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KLXY.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:37 AM–12:37 PM | 5:44 AM–6:44 AM 4:24 PM–5:24 PM |
6:46 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:01 PM–1:01 AM 11:25 AM–1:25 PM |
6:44 AM–7:44 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
6:47 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:50 PM–1:50 AM 12:15 PM–2:15 PM |
7:43 AM–8:43 AM 5:44 PM–6:44 PM |
6:48 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:41 AM–2:41 AM 1:06 PM–3:06 PM |
8:40 AM–9:40 AM 6:32 PM–7:32 PM |
6:49 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:32 AM–3:32 AM 1:58 PM–3:58 PM |
9:33 AM–10:33 AM 7:24 PM–8:24 PM |
6:50 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:23 AM–4:23 AM 2:48 PM–4:48 PM |
10:20 AM–11:20 AM 8:19 PM–9:19 PM |
6:51 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:13 AM–5:13 AM 3:37 PM–5:37 PM |
11:02 AM–12:02 PM 9:16 PM–10:16 PM |
6:51 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Limestone: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 12,553 acres |
| Max depth | 43 ft |
| Impounded | 1978 |
| Counties | Leon, Robertson, Limestone |
| Managed by | Brazos River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Limestone. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Limestone FAQ
How full is Lake Limestone right now?
Lake Limestone is 81.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 3.24 ft below its conservation pool of 363.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Limestone?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Limestone. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Limestone today?
Lake Limestone was at 359.76 ft (USGS gauge 08110470) today. That is 1.44 ft below the historical median for November 8 (361.20 ft).
Is Lake Limestone higher than last year?
Lake Limestone is 1.35 ft lower than a year ago (359.76 ft now vs. 361.11 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Limestone today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:37 AM–12:37 PM.
Is the Lake Limestone level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08110470 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 Limestone?
Lake Limestone covers about 12,553 acres and has a maximum depth of about 43 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Limestone
Data: USGS gauge 08110470 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.325, -96.319. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.