Lake Whitney Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Whitney near Whitney, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
-0.10 ft
2.54 ft above the median for November 8 (527.79 ft, records since 2001).
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
- 5:49 AM – 6:49 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:41 AM – 12:41 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:28 PM – 5:28 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Whitney level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Whitney?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Lake Whitney level vs. last year
Lake Whitney is 1.24 ft lower than a year ago (531.57 ft).
Lake Whitney level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 542.02 ft (May 20, 2024). Lowest: 524.63 ft (Oct 23, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 64°/57°F · calm · rain 22%
New Moon · major 10:41 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/57°F · calm · rain 11%
New Moon · major 11:05 PM
Mostly Sunny · 74°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:54 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Whitney
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 64°F | Calm | 22% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 57°F | Calm | 8% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 58°F | Calm | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 60°F | Calm | 11% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 9% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | Calm | 8% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KACT.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:41 AM–12:41 PM | 5:49 AM–6:49 AM 4:28 PM–5:28 PM |
6:51 AM 5:34 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:05 PM–1:05 AM 11:29 AM–1:29 PM |
6:49 AM–7:49 AM 5:05 PM–6:05 PM |
6:52 AM 5:33 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:54 PM–1:54 AM 12:19 PM–2:19 PM |
7:49 AM–8:49 AM 5:47 PM–6:47 PM |
6:53 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:45 AM–2:45 AM 1:11 PM–3:11 PM |
8:46 AM–9:46 AM 6:34 PM–7:34 PM |
6:54 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:37 AM–3:37 AM 2:02 PM–4:02 PM |
9:39 AM–10:39 AM 7:27 PM–8:27 PM |
6:55 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:28 AM–4:28 AM 2:53 PM–4:53 PM |
10:26 AM–11:26 AM 8:22 PM–9:22 PM |
6:56 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:17 AM–5:17 AM 3:41 PM–5:41 PM |
11:07 AM–12:07 PM 9:19 PM–10:19 PM |
6:57 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Whitney: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Channel & Blue Catfish | Good |
| Flathead Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Good |
| Striped Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 23,500 acres |
| Max depth | 108 ft |
| Impounded | 1951 |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Whitney. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Whitney FAQ
How full is Lake Whitney right now?
Lake Whitney is 89.6% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.67 ft below its conservation pool of 533.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Whitney?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel & Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Striped Bass, Sunfish at Lake Whitney. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel & Blue Catfish, White Bass, Striped Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Whitney today?
Lake Whitney was at 530.33 ft (USGS gauge 08092500) today. That is 2.54 ft above the historical median for November 8 (527.79 ft).
Is Lake Whitney higher than last year?
Lake Whitney is 1.24 ft lower than a year ago (530.33 ft now vs. 531.57 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Whitney today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:41 AM–12:41 PM.
Is the Lake Whitney level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08092500 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 Whitney?
Lake Whitney covers about 23,500 acres and has a maximum depth of about 108 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Whitney
Data: USGS gauge 08092500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.865, -97.372. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.