Lake Nocona Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Nocona near Nocona, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
+0.01 ft
2.84 ft below the median for November 8 (825.70 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
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:42 AM – 12:42 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:24 PM – 5:24 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Nocona level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Nocona?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Nocona level vs. last year
Lake Nocona is 2.94 ft lower than a year ago (825.81 ft).
Lake Nocona level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 830.26 ft (Apr 20, 2025). Lowest: 821.55 ft (Apr 4, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/53°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:42 AM
Mostly Clear · 75°/49°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:06 PM
Mostly Clear · 77°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 4%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:55 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Nocona
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 54°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 52°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 50°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 52°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 72°F | SSW 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 74°F | SW 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station K0F2.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:42 AM–12:42 PM | 5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:24 PM–5:24 PM |
6:56 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:06 PM–1:06 AM 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
6:56 AM–7:56 AM 5:00 PM–6:00 PM |
6:57 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:55 PM–1:55 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:56 AM–8:56 AM 5:42 PM–6:42 PM |
6:58 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:46 AM–2:46 AM 1:12 PM–3:12 PM |
8:54 AM–9:54 AM 6:29 PM–7:29 PM |
6:59 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:38 AM–3:38 AM 2:03 PM–4:03 PM |
9:46 AM–10:46 AM 7:21 PM–8:21 PM |
7:00 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:29 AM–4:29 AM 2:54 PM–4:54 PM |
10:33 AM–11:33 AM 8:17 PM–9:17 PM |
7:01 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:14 AM–12:14 PM 9:15 PM–10:15 PM |
7:02 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Nocona: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Good |
| Catfish | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,362 acres |
| Max depth | 80 ft |
| Impounded | 1961 |
| Managed by | City of Nocona |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Nocona. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Nocona FAQ
How full is Lake Nocona right now?
Lake Nocona is 72.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.64 ft below its conservation pool of 827.50 ft.
What fish are in Lake Nocona?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish, White Bass at Lake Nocona. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Nocona today?
Lake Nocona was at 822.86 ft (USGS gauge 07315600) today. That is 2.84 ft below the historical median for November 8 (825.70 ft).
Is Lake Nocona higher than last year?
Lake Nocona is 2.94 ft lower than a year ago (822.87 ft now vs. 825.81 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Nocona today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:42 AM–12:42 PM.
Is the Lake Nocona level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07315600 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 Nocona?
Lake Nocona covers about 1,362 acres and has a maximum depth of about 80 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Nocona
Data: USGS gauge 07315600 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.883, -97.653. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.