Lake Waxahachie Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Waxahachie near Waxahachie, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.02 ft
-0.11 ft
2.11 ft below the median for November 8 (528.85 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
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:39 AM – 12:39 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:24 PM – 5:24 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Waxahachie level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Waxahachie?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Waxahachie level vs. last year
Lake Waxahachie is 1.80 ft lower than a year ago (528.56 ft).
Lake Waxahachie level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 533.17 ft (Apr 28, 2024). Lowest: 523.29 ft (Oct 25, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/57°F · calm · rain 8%
New Moon · major 10:39 AM
Partly Cloudy · 73°/54°F · calm · rain 8%
New Moon · major 11:03 PM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:52 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Waxahachie
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 8% | Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KJWY.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:39 AM–12:39 PM | 5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:24 PM–5:24 PM |
6:50 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:03 PM–1:03 AM 11:27 AM–1:27 PM |
6:48 AM–7:48 AM 5:01 PM–6:01 PM |
6:51 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:52 PM–1:52 AM 12:17 PM–2:17 PM |
7:48 AM–8:48 AM 5:43 PM–6:43 PM |
6:52 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM 1:08 PM–3:08 PM |
8:45 AM–9:45 AM 6:31 PM–7:31 PM |
6:53 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:34 AM–3:34 AM 2:00 PM–4:00 PM |
9:38 AM–10:38 AM 7:23 PM–8:23 PM |
6:54 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:25 AM–4:25 AM 2:50 PM–4:50 PM |
10:25 AM–11:25 AM 8:18 PM–9:18 PM |
6:54 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:15 AM–5:15 AM 3:39 PM–5:39 PM |
11:06 AM–12:06 PM 9:16 PM–10:16 PM |
6:55 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Waxahachie: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Channel Catfish | Excellent |
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Blue Catfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 656 acres |
| Max depth | 48 ft |
| Impounded | 1956 |
| Managed by | City of Waxahachie |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Waxahachie. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Waxahachie FAQ
How full is Lake Waxahachie right now?
Lake Waxahachie is 74.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.76 ft below its conservation pool of 531.50 ft.
What fish are in Lake Waxahachie?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Blue Catfish at Lake Waxahachie. TPWD rates fishing for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Waxahachie today?
Lake Waxahachie was at 526.74 ft (USGS gauge 08063600) today. That is 2.11 ft below the historical median for November 8 (528.85 ft).
Is Lake Waxahachie higher than last year?
Lake Waxahachie is 1.80 ft lower than a year ago (526.76 ft now vs. 528.56 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Waxahachie today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:39 AM–12:39 PM.
Is the Lake Waxahachie level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08063600 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 Waxahachie?
Lake Waxahachie covers about 656 acres and has a maximum depth of about 48 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Waxahachie
Data: USGS gauge 08063600 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.342, -96.805. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.