Lake Tyler Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Tyler near Whitehouse, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
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1.62 ft below the median for November 8 (374.10 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
- 5:41 AM – 6:41 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:32 AM – 12:32 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:18 PM – 5:18 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:56 PM – 12:56 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Tyler level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Tyler?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Tyler level vs. last year
Lake Tyler is 1.45 ft lower than a year ago (373.93 ft).
Lake Tyler level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 377.16 ft (Apr 10, 2024). Lowest: 372.13 ft (Oct 27, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/56°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 10:32 AM
Areas Of Fog · 73°/50°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 11:20 AM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:45 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Tyler
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 67°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 52°F | Calm | 4% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 51°F | Calm | 4% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 53°F | Calm | 4% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KTYR.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:32 AM–12:32 PM 10:56 PM–12:56 AM |
5:41 AM–6:41 AM 4:18 PM–5:18 PM |
6:43 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 AM–1:20 PM | 6:41 AM–7:41 AM 4:55 PM–5:55 PM |
6:44 AM 5:24 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:45 PM–1:45 AM 12:10 PM–2:10 PM |
7:41 AM–8:41 AM 5:37 PM–6:37 PM |
6:45 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:36 AM–2:36 AM 1:02 PM–3:02 PM |
8:38 AM–9:38 AM 6:24 PM–7:24 PM |
6:46 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:27 AM–3:27 AM 1:53 PM–3:53 PM |
9:31 AM–10:31 AM 7:16 PM–8:16 PM |
6:47 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:19 AM–4:19 AM 2:44 PM–4:44 PM |
10:18 AM–11:18 AM 8:12 PM–9:12 PM |
6:48 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:08 AM–5:08 AM 3:32 PM–5:32 PM |
10:59 AM–11:59 AM 9:09 PM–10:09 PM |
6:49 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Tyler: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Excellent |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| Catfish | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Chain Pickerel | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 4,500 acres |
| Max depth | 40 ft |
| Impounded | 1949 |
| Managed by | City of Tyler Water Utility |
| Public boat ramps | about 6 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Tyler. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Tyler FAQ
How full is Lake Tyler right now?
Lake Tyler is 82.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.90 ft below its conservation pool of 375.38 ft.
What fish are in Lake Tyler?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Catfish, White Bass, Chain Pickerel at Lake Tyler. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Spotted Bass, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Tyler today?
Lake Tyler was at 372.48 ft (USGS gauge 08034000) today. That is 1.62 ft below the historical median for November 8 (374.10 ft).
Is Lake Tyler higher than last year?
Lake Tyler is 1.45 ft lower than a year ago (372.48 ft now vs. 373.93 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Tyler today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:32 AM–12:32 PM, 10:56 PM–12:56 AM.
Is the Lake Tyler level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08034000 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 Tyler?
Lake Tyler covers about 4,500 acres and has a maximum depth of about 40 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Tyler
Data: USGS gauge 08034000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.242, -95.176. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.