Lake Livingston Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Livingston near Goodrich, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.14 ft
2.08 ft below the median for November 8 (130.92 ft, records since 2003).
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
- 5:37 AM – 6:37 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:31 AM – 12:31 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:21 PM – 5:21 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:55 PM – 12:55 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Livingston level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Livingston?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Livingston level vs. last year
Lake Livingston is 1.34 ft lower than a year ago (130.18 ft).
Lake Livingston level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 133.59 ft (May 3, 2024). Lowest: 126.88 ft (Oct 25, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Slight Chance Rain Showers · 68°/58°F · calm · rain 20%
New Moon · major 10:31 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/54°F · calm · rain 17%
New Moon · major 11:20 AM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/54°F · calm · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:44 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Livingston
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 58°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 17% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 PM | 69°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KCXO.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:31 AM–12:31 PM 10:55 PM–12:55 AM |
5:37 AM–6:37 AM 4:21 PM–5:21 PM |
6:40 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 AM–1:20 PM | 6:37 AM–7:37 AM 4:58 PM–5:58 PM |
6:41 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:44 PM–1:44 AM 12:10 PM–2:10 PM |
7:36 AM–8:36 AM 5:41 PM–6:41 PM |
6:42 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:35 AM–2:35 AM 1:01 PM–3:01 PM |
8:32 AM–9:32 AM 6:29 PM–7:29 PM |
6:43 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:27 AM–3:27 AM 1:53 PM–3:53 PM |
9:25 AM–10:25 AM 7:21 PM–8:21 PM |
6:43 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:18 AM–4:18 AM 2:43 PM–4:43 PM |
10:13 AM–11:13 AM 8:16 PM–9:16 PM |
6:44 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:08 AM–5:08 AM 3:32 PM–5:32 PM |
10:54 AM–11:54 AM 9:13 PM–10:13 PM |
6:45 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Livingston: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Catfish | Excellent |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Good |
| Striped/Hybrid Bass | Fair |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor |
| Crappie | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 90,000 acres |
| Max depth | 77 ft |
| Impounded | 1969 |
| Counties | Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker |
| Managed by | Trinity River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 6 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Livingston. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Livingston FAQ
How full is Lake Livingston right now?
Lake Livingston is 89.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.16 ft below its conservation pool of 131.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Livingston?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Catfish, White Bass, Sunfish, Striped/Hybrid Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie at Lake Livingston. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Livingston today?
Lake Livingston was at 128.84 ft (USGS gauge 08066190) today. That is 2.08 ft below the historical median for November 8 (130.92 ft).
Is Lake Livingston higher than last year?
Lake Livingston is 1.34 ft lower than a year ago (128.84 ft now vs. 130.18 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Livingston today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:31 AM–12:31 PM, 10:55 PM–12:55 AM.
Is the Lake Livingston level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08066190 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 Livingston?
Lake Livingston covers about 90,000 acres and has a maximum depth of about 77 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Livingston
Data: USGS gauge 08066190 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 30.634, -95.010. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.