Lake Nacogdoches Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Nacogdoches near Nacogdoches, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.05 ft
1.46 ft below the median for November 8 (277.02 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
- 5:38 AM – 6:38 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:31 AM – 12:31 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:18 PM – 5:18 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:54 PM – 12:54 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Nacogdoches level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Nacogdoches?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Nacogdoches level vs. last year
Lake Nacogdoches is 1.68 ft lower than a year ago (277.24 ft).
Lake Nacogdoches level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 282.94 ft (May 14, 2024). Lowest: 274.78 ft (Nov 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 4%
New Moon · major 10:31 AM
Patchy Fog · 73°/52°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 11:19 AM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/52°F · calm · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:44 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Nacogdoches
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | N 5 mph | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | Calm | 4% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 52°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 5% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 67°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KLFK.
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 10:54 PM–12:54 AM |
5:38 AM–6:38 AM 4:18 PM–5:18 PM |
6:41 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:19 AM–1:19 PM | 6:38 AM–7:38 AM 4:55 PM–5:55 PM |
6:42 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:44 PM–1:44 AM 12:09 PM–2:09 PM |
7:38 AM–8:38 AM 5:37 PM–6:37 PM |
6:43 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:34 AM–2:34 AM 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
8:35 AM–9:35 AM 6:25 PM–7:25 PM |
6:43 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:26 AM–3:26 AM 1:52 PM–3:52 PM |
9:27 AM–10:27 AM 7:17 PM–8:17 PM |
6:44 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:17 AM–4:17 AM 2:42 PM–4:42 PM |
10:15 AM–11:15 AM 8:12 PM–9:12 PM |
6:45 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:07 AM–5:07 AM 3:31 PM–5:31 PM |
10:56 AM–11:56 AM 9:10 PM–10:10 PM |
6:46 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Nacogdoches: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Crappie | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
| Catfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,212 acres |
| Max depth | 40 ft |
| Impounded | 1976 |
| Managed by | City of Nacogdoches |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Nacogdoches. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Nacogdoches FAQ
How full is Lake Nacogdoches right now?
Lake Nacogdoches is 82.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 3.44 ft below its conservation pool of 279.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Nacogdoches?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish at Lake Nacogdoches. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Nacogdoches today?
Lake Nacogdoches was at 275.56 ft (USGS gauge 08036700) today. That is 1.46 ft below the historical median for November 8 (277.02 ft).
Is Lake Nacogdoches higher than last year?
Lake Nacogdoches is 1.68 ft lower than a year ago (275.56 ft now vs. 277.24 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Nacogdoches today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:31 AM–12:31 PM, 10:54 PM–12:54 AM.
Is the Lake Nacogdoches level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08036700 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 Nacogdoches?
Lake Nacogdoches covers about 2,212 acres and has a maximum depth of about 40 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Nacogdoches
Data: USGS gauge 08036700 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.589, -94.825. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.