Lake Sulphur Springs Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Sulphur Springs near Sulphur Springs, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.06 ft
0.28 ft below the median for November 8 (457.43 ft, records since 2002).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Steady barometer
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:44 AM – 6:44 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:34 AM – 12:34 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:17 PM – 5:17 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:58 PM – 12:58 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Sulphur Springs level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Sulphur Springs?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Sulphur Springs level vs. last year
Lake Sulphur Springs is 0.44 ft higher than a year ago (456.71 ft).
Lake Sulphur Springs level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 461.84 ft (Feb 8, 2023). Lowest: 453.51 ft (Mar 21, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 70°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:34 AM
Mostly Sunny · 74°/49°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:22 AM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:47 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Sulphur Springs
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | N 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 52°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 50°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 49°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 49°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 52°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: steady (+0.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSLR.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:34 AM–12:34 PM 10:58 PM–12:58 AM |
5:44 AM–6:44 AM 4:17 PM–5:17 PM |
6:47 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 AM–1:22 PM | 6:45 AM–7:45 AM 4:54 PM–5:54 PM |
6:48 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:47 PM–1:47 AM 12:12 PM–2:12 PM |
7:46 AM–8:46 AM 5:36 PM–6:36 PM |
6:48 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:38 AM–2:38 AM 1:03 PM–3:03 PM |
8:43 AM–9:43 AM 6:23 PM–7:23 PM |
6:49 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM 1:55 PM–3:55 PM |
9:36 AM–10:36 AM 7:15 PM–8:15 PM |
6:50 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:20 AM–4:20 AM 2:46 PM–4:46 PM |
10:23 AM–11:23 AM 8:11 PM–9:11 PM |
6:51 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:10 AM–5:10 AM 3:34 PM–5:34 PM |
11:04 AM–12:04 PM 9:09 PM–10:09 PM |
6:52 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Sulphur Springs: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Poor |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,340 acres |
| Max depth | 28 ft |
| Impounded | 1973 |
| County | Hopkins |
| Managed by | City of Sulphur Springs |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Sulphur Springs. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Sulphur Springs FAQ
How full is Lake Sulphur Springs right now?
Lake Sulphur Springs is 82.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.80 ft below its conservation pool of 458.95 ft.
What fish are in Lake Sulphur Springs?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie at Lake Sulphur Springs.
What is the water level of Lake Sulphur Springs today?
Lake Sulphur Springs was at 457.15 ft (USGS gauge 07343460) today. That is 0.28 ft below the historical median for November 8 (457.43 ft).
Is Lake Sulphur Springs higher than last year?
Lake Sulphur Springs is 0.44 ft higher than a year ago (457.15 ft now vs. 456.71 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Sulphur Springs today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:34 AM–12:34 PM, 10:58 PM–12:58 AM.
Is the Lake Sulphur Springs level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07343460 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 Sulphur Springs?
Lake Sulphur Springs covers about 1,340 acres and has a maximum depth of about 28 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Sulphur Springs
Data: USGS gauge 07343460 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.180, -95.618. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.