Lavon Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lavon Lake near Lavon, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.02 ft
0.73 ft below the median for November 8 (488.17 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
- 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:37 AM – 12:37 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:21 PM – 5:21 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lavon Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Lavon Lake?
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.
Lavon Lake level vs. last year
Lavon Lake is 1.52 ft lower than a year ago (488.97 ft).
Lavon Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 503.33 ft (Jun 9, 2024). Lowest: 485.23 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · calm · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:37 AM
Mostly Sunny · 72°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 4%
New Moon · major 11:01 PM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/58°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:50 PM
Hourly weather at Lavon Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°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 | 58°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 58°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KF46.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:37 AM–12:37 PM | 5:48 AM–6:48 AM 4:21 PM–5:21 PM |
6:50 AM 5:28 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:01 PM–1:01 AM 11:26 AM–1:26 PM |
6:49 AM–7:49 AM 4:58 PM–5:58 PM |
6:51 AM 5:27 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:50 PM–1:50 AM 12:16 PM–2:16 PM |
7:49 AM–8:49 AM 5:40 PM–6:40 PM |
6:52 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:41 AM–2:41 AM 1:07 PM–3:07 PM |
8:46 AM–9:46 AM 6:27 PM–7:27 PM |
6:53 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:33 AM–3:33 AM 1:59 PM–3:59 PM |
9:39 AM–10:39 AM 7:19 PM–8:19 PM |
6:53 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:24 AM–4:24 AM 2:49 PM–4:49 PM |
10:26 AM–11:26 AM 8:15 PM–9:15 PM |
6:54 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:14 AM–5:14 AM 3:38 PM–5:38 PM |
11:07 AM–12:07 PM 9:13 PM–10:13 PM |
6:55 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lavon Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Blue Catfish | Excellent |
| Channel Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 21,400 acres |
| Max depth | 59 ft |
| Impounded | 1953 |
| County | Collin |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 15 |
Special regulations: Lake-specific rule since 2021 limits harvest of large blue and channel catfish; others follow statewide limits.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lavon Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lavon Lake FAQ
How full is Lavon Lake right now?
Lavon Lake is 78.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.56 ft below its conservation pool of 492.00 ft.
What fish are in Lavon Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Lavon Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lavon Lake today?
Lavon Lake was at 487.44 ft (USGS gauge 08060500) today. That is 0.73 ft below the historical median for November 8 (488.17 ft).
Is Lavon Lake higher than last year?
Lavon Lake is 1.52 ft lower than a year ago (487.45 ft now vs. 488.97 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lavon Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:37 AM–12:37 PM.
Is the Lavon Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08060500 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 Lavon Lake?
Lavon Lake covers about 21,400 acres and has a maximum depth of about 59 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lavon Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08060500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.032, -96.482. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.