Lake Stamford Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Stamford near Haskell, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
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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
- 6:01 AM – 7:01 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:50 AM – 12:50 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:34 PM – 5:34 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Stamford level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Stamford?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Stamford level vs. last year
Lake Stamford is 1.76 ft lower than a year ago (1415.51 ft).
Lake Stamford level history (3 years)
Highest since Oct 2023: 1419.47 ft (Jun 12, 2025). Lowest: 1412.16 ft (Oct 14, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/56°F · calm · rain 1%
New Moon · major 10:50 AM
Mostly Sunny · 71°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
New Moon · major 11:14 PM
Mostly Clear · 74°/57°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 4%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:03 AM
Hourly weather at Lake Stamford
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | SW 5 mph | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 67°F | SSW 5 mph | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | SSW 5 mph | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.3 hPa in ~6 h). Station KABI.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:50 AM–12:50 PM | 6:01 AM–7:01 AM 4:34 PM–5:34 PM |
7:02 AM 5:41 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:14 PM–1:14 AM 11:38 AM–1:38 PM |
7:02 AM–8:02 AM 5:11 PM–6:11 PM |
7:03 AM 5:40 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:03 AM–2:03 AM 12:29 PM–2:29 PM |
8:02 AM–9:02 AM 5:52 PM–6:52 PM |
7:04 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:54 AM–2:54 AM 1:20 PM–3:20 PM |
8:59 AM–9:59 AM 6:40 PM–7:40 PM |
7:05 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:46 AM–3:46 AM 2:11 PM–4:11 PM |
9:52 AM–10:52 AM 7:32 PM–8:32 PM |
7:06 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:37 AM–4:37 AM 3:02 PM–5:02 PM |
10:39 AM–11:39 AM 8:28 PM–9:28 PM |
7:07 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:27 AM–5:27 AM 3:51 PM–5:51 PM |
11:20 AM–12:20 PM 9:26 PM–10:26 PM |
7:08 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Stamford: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Blue & Channel Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 5,124 acres |
| Max depth | 36 ft |
| Impounded | 1953 |
| County | Haskell |
| Managed by | City of Stamford |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Stamford. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Stamford FAQ
How full is Lake Stamford right now?
Lake Stamford is 72.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 3.05 ft below its conservation pool of 1416.80 ft.
What fish are in Lake Stamford?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Blue & Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Stamford. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Blue & Channel Catfish, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Stamford today?
Lake Stamford was at 1413.75 ft (USGS gauge 08084500) today.
Is Lake Stamford higher than last year?
Lake Stamford is 1.76 ft lower than a year ago (1413.75 ft now vs. 1415.51 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Stamford today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:50 AM–12:50 PM.
Is the Lake Stamford level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08084500 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 Stamford?
Lake Stamford covers about 5,124 acres and has a maximum depth of about 36 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Stamford
Data: USGS gauge 08084500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.063, -99.580. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.