Mackenzie Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Mackenzie Reservoir near Silverton, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
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3.37 ft below the median for November 8 (3021.67 ft, records since 2002).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
Best times today
- 6:12 AM – 7:12 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:58 AM – 12:58 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:38 PM – 5:38 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Mackenzie Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Mackenzie Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Mackenzie Reservoir level vs. last year
Mackenzie Reservoir is 4.30 ft lower than a year ago (3022.59 ft).
Mackenzie Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 3024.45 ft (Jul 15, 2025). Lowest: 3004.94 ft (May 12, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Clear · 65°/46°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:58 AM
Sunny · 67°/42°F · wind up to 10 mph
New Moon · major 11:22 PM
Sunny · 68°/48°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 12:11 AM
Hourly weather at Mackenzie Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 65°F | ENE 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 59°F | ESE 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 51°F | SSE 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 47°F | SSW 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 45°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 45°F | WSW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 44°F | WSW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 43°F | WSW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 43°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 55°F | WSW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | SW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 66°F | SW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KPVW.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:58 AM–12:58 PM | 6:12 AM–7:12 AM 4:38 PM–5:38 PM |
7:12 AM 5:45 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:22 PM–1:22 AM 11:46 AM–1:46 PM |
7:13 AM–8:13 AM 5:14 PM–6:14 PM |
7:13 AM 5:45 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:11 AM–2:11 AM 12:36 PM–2:36 PM |
8:14 AM–9:14 AM 5:55 PM–6:55 PM |
7:14 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 1:02 AM–3:02 AM 1:28 PM–3:28 PM |
9:12 AM–10:12 AM 6:42 PM–7:42 PM |
7:15 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:53 AM–3:53 AM 2:19 PM–4:19 PM |
10:04 AM–11:04 AM 7:35 PM–8:35 PM |
7:16 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:45 AM–4:45 AM 3:10 PM–5:10 PM |
10:51 AM–11:51 AM 8:31 PM–9:31 PM |
7:17 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:34 AM–5:34 AM 3:58 PM–5:58 PM |
11:32 AM–12:32 PM 9:29 PM–10:29 PM |
7:18 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Mackenzie Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Channel Catfish | Good |
| Flathead Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 896 acres |
| Max depth | 150 ft |
| Impounded | 1974 |
| Managed by | Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Mackenzie Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Mackenzie Reservoir FAQ
How full is Mackenzie Reservoir right now?
Mackenzie Reservoir is 10.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 81.70 ft below its conservation pool of 3100.00 ft.
What fish are in Mackenzie Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish at Mackenzie Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Mackenzie Reservoir today?
Mackenzie Reservoir was at 3018.30 ft (USGS gauge 07298100) today. That is 3.37 ft below the historical median for November 8 (3021.67 ft).
Is Mackenzie Reservoir higher than last year?
Mackenzie Reservoir is 4.30 ft lower than a year ago (3018.29 ft now vs. 3022.59 ft).
When is the best time to fish Mackenzie Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:58 AM–12:58 PM.
Is the Mackenzie Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07298100 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 Mackenzie Reservoir?
Mackenzie Reservoir covers about 896 acres and has a maximum depth of about 150 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Mackenzie Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 07298100 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 34.545, -101.438. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.