Lake Tawakoni Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Tawakoni near Wills Point, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.16 ft
1.30 ft below the median for November 8 (435.87 ft, records since 1996).
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
- 5:45 AM – 6:45 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:35 AM – 12:35 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:20 PM – 5:20 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:59 PM – 12:59 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Tawakoni level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Tawakoni?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Tawakoni level vs. last year
Lake Tawakoni is 1.33 ft lower than a year ago (435.91 ft).
Lake Tawakoni level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 441.52 ft (Jun 6, 2024). Lowest: 433.35 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 10:35 AM
Partly Cloudy · 72°/54°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 11:23 AM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:48 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Tawakoni
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGVT.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:35 AM–12:35 PM 10:59 PM–12:59 AM |
5:45 AM–6:45 AM 4:20 PM–5:20 PM |
6:47 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:23 AM–1:23 PM | 6:46 AM–7:46 AM 4:56 PM–5:56 PM |
6:48 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:48 PM–1:48 AM 12:13 PM–2:13 PM |
7:46 AM–8:46 AM 5:38 PM–6:38 PM |
6:49 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:39 AM–2:39 AM 1:05 PM–3:05 PM |
8:43 AM–9:43 AM 6:25 PM–7:25 PM |
6:50 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:31 AM–3:31 AM 1:56 PM–3:56 PM |
9:36 AM–10:36 AM 7:18 PM–8:18 PM |
6:51 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:22 AM–4:22 AM 2:47 PM–4:47 PM |
10:23 AM–11:23 AM 8:13 PM–9:13 PM |
6:52 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:11 AM–5:11 AM 3:35 PM–5:35 PM |
11:04 AM–12:04 PM 9:11 PM–10:11 PM |
6:53 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Tawakoni: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Hybrid & Striped Bass | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 37,879 acres |
| Max depth | 70 ft |
| Impounded | 1960 |
| Counties | Van Zandt, Rains, Hunt |
| Managed by | Sabine River Authority of Texas (Iron Bridge Division) |
| Public boat ramps | about 6 |
Special regulations: Blue/channel catfish: 25 daily, no minimum; only 5 over 20 inches, 1 of them over 30.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Tawakoni. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Tawakoni FAQ
How full is Lake Tawakoni right now?
Lake Tawakoni is 88.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.93 ft below its conservation pool of 437.50 ft.
What fish are in Lake Tawakoni?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Hybrid & Striped Bass at Lake Tawakoni. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, White Bass, Hybrid & Striped Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Tawakoni today?
Lake Tawakoni was at 434.57 ft (USGS gauge 08017400) today. That is 1.30 ft below the historical median for November 8 (435.87 ft).
Is Lake Tawakoni higher than last year?
Lake Tawakoni is 1.33 ft lower than a year ago (434.58 ft now vs. 435.91 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Tawakoni today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:35 AM–12:35 PM, 10:59 PM–12:59 AM.
Is the Lake Tawakoni level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08017400 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 Tawakoni?
Lake Tawakoni covers about 37,879 acres and has a maximum depth of about 70 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Tawakoni
Data: USGS gauge 08017400 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.809, -95.920. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.