Lake Worth Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Worth near Fort Worth, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.01 ft
+0.12 ft
0.67 ft below the median for November 8 (592.50 ft, records since 2017).
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
- 5:51 AM – 6:51 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:41 AM – 12:41 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:26 PM – 5:26 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lake Worth level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Worth?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Worth level vs. last year
Lake Worth is 0.78 ft lower than a year ago (592.61 ft).
Lake Worth level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 596.36 ft (May 7, 2025). Lowest: 590.42 ft (Oct 18, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 10:41 AM
Partly Cloudy · 74°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 11%
New Moon · major 11:05 PM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/59°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 15%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:54 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Worth
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 62°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 60°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KFTW.
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 | 5:51 AM–6:51 AM 4:26 PM–5:26 PM |
6:53 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:05 PM–1:05 AM 11:29 AM–1:29 PM |
6:52 AM–7:52 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
6:54 AM 5:32 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:54 PM–1:54 AM 12:20 PM–2:20 PM |
7:52 AM–8:52 AM 5:44 PM–6:44 PM |
6:55 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:45 AM–2:45 AM 1:11 PM–3:11 PM |
8:49 AM–9:49 AM 6:32 PM–7:32 PM |
6:56 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:37 AM–3:37 AM 2:02 PM–4:02 PM |
9:42 AM–10:42 AM 7:24 PM–8:24 PM |
6:57 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:28 AM–4:28 AM 2:53 PM–4:53 PM |
10:29 AM–11:29 AM 8:20 PM–9:20 PM |
6:58 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:18 AM–5:18 AM 3:42 PM–5:42 PM |
11:10 AM–12:10 PM 9:17 PM–10:17 PM |
6:59 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Worth: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 3,489 acres |
| Max depth | 22 ft |
| Impounded | 1914 |
| Managed by | City of Fort Worth |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Worth. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Worth FAQ
How full is Lake Worth right now?
Lake Worth is 70.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.17 ft below its conservation pool of 594.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Worth?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass at Lake Worth. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Worth today?
Lake Worth was at 591.83 ft (USGS gauge 08045400) today. That is 0.67 ft below the historical median for November 8 (592.50 ft).
Is Lake Worth higher than last year?
Lake Worth is 0.78 ft lower than a year ago (591.83 ft now vs. 592.61 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Worth today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:41 AM–12:41 PM.
Is the Lake Worth level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08045400 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 Worth?
Lake Worth covers about 3,489 acres and has a maximum depth of about 22 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Worth
Data: USGS gauge 08045400 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.789, -97.416. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.