Lake O' the Pines Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake O' the Pines near Jefferson, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.06 ft
1.46 ft below the median for November 8 (228.46 ft, records since 1998).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:39 AM – 6:39 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:29 AM – 12:29 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:14 PM – 5:14 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:53 PM – 12:53 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake O' the Pines level, last 30 days
How full is Lake O' the Pines?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Lake O' the Pines level vs. last year
Lake O' the Pines is 1.40 ft lower than a year ago (228.40 ft).
Lake O' the Pines level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 237.66 ft (Jun 10, 2024). Lowest: 227.00 ft (Nov 8, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 72°/54°F · calm · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:29 AM
Areas Of Fog · 74°/47°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:17 AM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/51°F · calm · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:42 PM
Hourly weather at Lake O' the Pines
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 72°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 51°F | Calm | 1% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 49°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 48°F | Calm | 2% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 2% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KASL.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:29 AM–12:29 PM 10:53 PM–12:53 AM |
5:39 AM–6:39 AM 4:14 PM–5:14 PM |
6:41 AM 5:21 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:17 AM–1:17 PM | 6:40 AM–7:40 AM 4:51 PM–5:51 PM |
6:42 AM 5:20 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:42 PM–1:42 AM 12:07 PM–2:07 PM |
7:40 AM–8:40 AM 5:32 PM–6:32 PM |
6:43 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:33 AM–2:33 AM 12:59 PM–2:59 PM |
8:37 AM–9:37 AM 6:20 PM–7:20 PM |
6:44 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:25 AM–3:25 AM 1:50 PM–3:50 PM |
9:30 AM–10:30 AM 7:12 PM–8:12 PM |
6:45 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:16 AM–4:16 AM 2:41 PM–4:41 PM |
10:17 AM–11:17 AM 8:08 PM–9:08 PM |
6:46 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:06 AM–5:06 AM 3:30 PM–5:30 PM |
10:58 AM–11:58 AM 9:05 PM–10:05 PM |
6:47 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake O' the Pines: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish | Good |
| Channel Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 19,780 acres |
| Max depth | 49.5 ft |
| Impounded | 1957 |
| Counties | Marion, Morris, Upshur, Camp |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Special regulations: Crappie, Dec 1 through Feb: anglers must keep the first 25 crappie caught, any size.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake O' the Pines. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake O' the Pines FAQ
How full is Lake O' the Pines right now?
Lake O' the Pines is 89.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.50 ft below its conservation pool of 228.50 ft.
What fish are in Lake O' the Pines?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake O' the Pines. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake O' the Pines today?
Lake O' the Pines was at 227.00 ft (USGS gauge 07345900) today. That is 1.46 ft below the historical median for November 8 (228.46 ft).
Is Lake O' the Pines higher than last year?
Lake O' the Pines is 1.40 ft lower than a year ago (227.00 ft now vs. 228.40 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake O' the Pines today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:29 AM–12:29 PM, 10:53 PM–12:53 AM.
Is the Lake O' the Pines level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07345900 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 O' the Pines?
Lake O' the Pines covers about 19,780 acres and has a maximum depth of about 49.5 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake O' the Pines
Data: USGS gauge 07345900 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.755, -94.499. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.