Lake Texana Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Texana near Edna, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.16 ft
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Fishable breeze (~15 mph)
Best times today
- 5:40 AM – 6:40 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:38 AM – 12:38 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:31 PM – 5:31 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Texana level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Texana?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Texana level vs. last year
Lake Texana is 1.70 ft higher than a year ago (39.32 ft).
Lake Texana level history (3 years)
Highest since Nov 2023: 44.04 ft (May 30, 2026). Lowest: 34.39 ft (Apr 10, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Chance Rain Showers · 71°/63°F · wind up to 15 mph · rain 39%
New Moon · major 10:38 AM
Rain Showers Likely · 68°/59°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 82%
New Moon · major 11:02 PM
Slight Chance Rain Showers · 73°/60°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 25%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:51 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Texana
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | NE 15 mph | 33% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 68°F | NE 15 mph | 39% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 65°F | NE 15 mph | 39% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 65°F | NE 10 mph | 30% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 AM | 62°F | NE 10 mph | 46% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 AM | 61°F | NE 10 mph | 46% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 4 AM | 60°F | NE 10 mph | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 6 AM | 59°F | NE 10 mph | 82% | Rain Showers |
| Mon 8 AM | 60°F | NE 10 mph | 82% | Rain Showers |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | NE 10 mph | 67% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 12 PM | 64°F | NE 10 mph | 55% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 2 PM | 66°F | NE 10 mph | 55% | Rain Showers Likely |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KPKV.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:38 AM–12:38 PM | 5:40 AM–6:40 AM 4:31 PM–5:31 PM |
6:44 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:02 PM–1:02 AM 11:26 AM–1:26 PM |
6:39 AM–7:39 AM 5:09 PM–6:09 PM |
6:44 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:51 PM–1:51 AM 12:16 PM–2:16 PM |
7:37 AM–8:37 AM 5:52 PM–6:52 PM |
6:45 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:42 AM–2:42 AM 1:07 PM–3:07 PM |
8:34 AM–9:34 AM 6:40 PM–7:40 PM |
6:46 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:33 AM–3:33 AM 1:59 PM–3:59 PM |
9:26 AM–10:26 AM 7:32 PM–8:32 PM |
6:47 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:24 AM–4:24 AM 2:50 PM–4:50 PM |
10:14 AM–11:14 AM 8:27 PM–9:27 PM |
6:47 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:14 AM–5:14 AM 3:38 PM–5:38 PM |
10:56 AM–11:56 AM 9:23 PM–10:23 PM |
6:48 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Texana: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Channel Catfish | Good |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 9,727 acres |
| Max depth | 58 ft |
| Impounded | 1980 |
| County | Jackson |
| Managed by | Lavaca-Navidad River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 8 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Texana. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Texana FAQ
How full is Lake Texana right now?
Lake Texana is 81.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.98 ft below its conservation pool of 44.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Texana?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lake Texana. TPWD rates fishing for Channel Catfish, Blue & Flathead Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Texana today?
Lake Texana was at 41.02 ft (USGS gauge 08164525) today.
Is Lake Texana higher than last year?
Lake Texana is 1.70 ft higher than a year ago (41.02 ft now vs. 39.32 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Texana today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:38 AM–12:38 PM.
Is the Lake Texana level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08164525 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 Texana?
Lake Texana covers about 9,727 acres and has a maximum depth of about 58 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Texana
Data: USGS gauge 08164525 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 28.892, -96.578. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.