Lake Palo Pinto Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Palo Pinto near Santo, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.12 ft
0.45 ft below the median for November 8 (863.87 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
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:45 AM – 12:45 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Palo Pinto level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Palo Pinto?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Palo Pinto level vs. last year
Lake Palo Pinto is 1.03 ft lower than a year ago (864.46 ft).
Lake Palo Pinto level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 868.68 ft (Jun 12, 2025). Lowest: 855.52 ft (Oct 22, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 66°/57°F · calm · rain 7%
New Moon · major 10:45 AM
Partly Sunny · 72°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 12%
New Moon · major 11:09 PM
Mostly Clear · 76°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 13%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:58 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Palo Pinto
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 53°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 55°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 8% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | SSW 5 mph | 8% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KMWL.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:45 AM–12:45 PM | 5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:30 PM–5:30 PM |
6:56 AM 5:36 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:09 PM–1:09 AM 11:33 AM–1:33 PM |
6:55 AM–7:55 AM 5:06 PM–6:06 PM |
6:57 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:58 PM–1:58 AM 12:23 PM–2:23 PM |
7:55 AM–8:55 AM 5:48 PM–6:48 PM |
6:58 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:49 AM–2:49 AM 1:14 PM–3:14 PM |
8:52 AM–9:52 AM 6:36 PM–7:36 PM |
6:59 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:40 AM–3:40 AM 2:06 PM–4:06 PM |
9:45 AM–10:45 AM 7:28 PM–8:28 PM |
7:00 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:31 AM–4:31 AM 2:57 PM–4:57 PM |
10:32 AM–11:32 AM 8:24 PM–9:24 PM |
7:01 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:21 AM–5:21 AM 3:45 PM–5:45 PM |
11:13 AM–12:13 PM 9:21 PM–10:21 PM |
7:02 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Palo Pinto: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Poor |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,399 acres |
| Max depth | 47 ft |
| Impounded | 1964 |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Managed by | Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1 |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Palo Pinto. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Palo Pinto FAQ
How full is Lake Palo Pinto right now?
Lake Palo Pinto is 72.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 3.58 ft below its conservation pool of 867.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Palo Pinto?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass at Lake Palo Pinto.
What is the water level of Lake Palo Pinto today?
Lake Palo Pinto was at 863.42 ft (USGS gauge 08090300) today. That is 0.45 ft below the historical median for November 8 (863.87 ft).
Is Lake Palo Pinto higher than last year?
Lake Palo Pinto is 1.03 ft lower than a year ago (863.43 ft now vs. 864.46 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Palo Pinto today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:45 AM–12:45 PM.
Is the Lake Palo Pinto level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08090300 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 Palo Pinto?
Lake Palo Pinto covers about 2,399 acres and has a maximum depth of about 47 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Palo Pinto
Data: USGS gauge 08090300 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.648, -98.269. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.