Lost Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lost Creek Reservoir near Jacksboro, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.11 ft
1.63 ft below the median for November 8 (1006.84 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
- 5:55 AM – 6:55 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:44 AM – 12:44 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:28 PM – 5:28 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Lost Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Lost Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lost Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
Lost Creek Reservoir is 3.03 ft lower than a year ago (1008.24 ft).
Lost Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1014.28 ft (May 1, 2025). Lowest: 1005.21 ft (Nov 8, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/54°F · calm · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:44 AM
Mostly Sunny · 73°/50°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
New Moon · major 11:08 PM
Sunny · 76°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:57 PM
Hourly weather at Lost Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 52°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 51°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 51°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 53°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | S 5 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | SSW 5 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KXBP.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:44 AM–12:44 PM | 5:55 AM–6:55 AM 4:28 PM–5:28 PM |
6:57 AM 5:34 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:08 PM–1:08 AM 11:32 AM–1:32 PM |
6:56 AM–7:56 AM 5:04 PM–6:04 PM |
6:58 AM 5:34 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:57 PM–1:57 AM 12:22 PM–2:22 PM |
7:56 AM–8:56 AM 5:46 PM–6:46 PM |
6:59 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:48 AM–2:48 AM 1:14 PM–3:14 PM |
8:54 AM–9:54 AM 6:33 PM–7:33 PM |
6:59 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:40 AM–3:40 AM 2:05 PM–4:05 PM |
9:46 AM–10:46 AM 7:25 PM–8:25 PM |
7:00 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:31 AM–4:31 AM 2:56 PM–4:56 PM |
10:33 AM–11:33 AM 8:21 PM–9:21 PM |
7:01 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:20 AM–5:20 AM 3:45 PM–5:45 PM |
11:14 AM–12:14 PM 9:19 PM–10:19 PM |
7:02 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lost Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 385 acres |
| Max depth | 60 ft |
| Impounded | 1990 |
| Managed by | City of Jacksboro |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lost Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lost Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is Lost Creek Reservoir right now?
Lost Creek Reservoir is 86.9% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.29 ft below its conservation pool of 1009.50 ft.
What fish are in Lost Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Lost Creek Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lost Creek Reservoir today?
Lost Creek Reservoir was at 1005.21 ft (USGS gauge 08042820) today. That is 1.63 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1006.84 ft).
Is Lost Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
Lost Creek Reservoir is 3.03 ft lower than a year ago (1005.21 ft now vs. 1008.24 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lost Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:44 AM–12:44 PM.
Is the Lost Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08042820 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 Lost Creek Reservoir?
Lost Creek Reservoir covers about 385 acres and has a maximum depth of about 60 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lost Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08042820 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.243, -98.120. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.