Lake Meredith Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Meredith near Sanford, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.03 ft
+0.29 ft
15.38 ft above the median for November 8 (2876.97 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
- 6:15 AM – 7:15 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:58 AM – 12:58 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:36 PM – 5:36 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Meredith level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Meredith?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Meredith level vs. last year
Lake Meredith is 0.62 ft lower than a year ago (2892.96 ft).
Lake Meredith level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 2893.49 ft (Sep 19, 2025). Lowest: 2880.85 ft (Apr 25, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 66°/50°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:58 AM
Clear · 69°/44°F · wind up to 10 mph
New Moon · major 11:22 PM
Clear · 69°/48°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 12:11 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Meredith
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | Calm | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 55°F | Calm | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 52°F | SSW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 49°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 48°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 46°F | WSW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 45°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 45°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 54°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | SW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 67°F | SW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KBGD.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:58 AM–12:58 PM | 6:15 AM–7:15 AM 4:36 PM–5:36 PM |
7:15 AM 5:44 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 PM–1:22 AM 11:47 AM–1:47 PM |
7:17 AM–8:17 AM 5:11 PM–6:11 PM |
7:16 AM 5:43 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:11 AM–2:11 AM 12:37 PM–2:37 PM |
8:18 AM–9:18 AM 5:52 PM–6:52 PM |
7:17 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 1:02 AM–3:02 AM 1:28 PM–3:28 PM |
9:16 AM–10:16 AM 6:39 PM–7:39 PM |
7:18 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:54 AM–3:54 AM 2:20 PM–4:20 PM |
10:09 AM–11:09 AM 7:31 PM–8:31 PM |
7:19 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:45 AM–4:45 AM 3:10 PM–5:10 PM |
10:55 AM–11:55 AM 8:28 PM–9:28 PM |
7:20 AM 5:40 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:35 AM–5:35 AM 3:59 PM–5:59 PM |
11:35 AM–12:35 PM 9:27 PM–10:27 PM |
7:21 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Meredith: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Walleye | Excellent |
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Channel & Flathead Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
| Smallmouth Bass | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 16,411 acres |
| Max depth | 127 ft |
| Impounded | 1965 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Meredith. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Meredith FAQ
How full is Lake Meredith right now?
Lake Meredith is 46.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 44.15 ft below its conservation pool of 2936.50 ft.
What fish are in Lake Meredith?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel & Flathead Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass at Lake Meredith. TPWD rates fishing for Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel & Flathead Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Meredith today?
Lake Meredith was at 2892.35 ft (USGS gauge 07227900) today. That is 15.38 ft above the historical median for November 8 (2876.97 ft).
Is Lake Meredith higher than last year?
Lake Meredith is 0.62 ft lower than a year ago (2892.34 ft now vs. 2892.96 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Meredith today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:58 AM–12:58 PM.
Is the Lake Meredith level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07227900 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 Meredith?
Lake Meredith covers about 16,411 acres and has a maximum depth of about 127 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Meredith
Data: USGS gauge 07227900 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 35.711, -101.551. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.