Martin Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Martin Lake near Tatum, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.02 ft
1.39 ft below the median for November 8 (303.19 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
- 5:38 AM – 6:38 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:15 PM – 5:15 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:53 PM – 12:53 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Martin Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Martin Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Martin Lake level vs. last year
Martin Lake is 2.58 ft lower than a year ago (304.39 ft).
Martin Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 307.26 ft (Dec 30, 2024). Lowest: 301.14 ft (Jan 2, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/55°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 10:30 AM
Areas Of Fog · 74°/49°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:18 AM
Patchy Fog · 77°/51°F · calm · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:42 PM
Hourly weather at Martin Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 12 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 53°F | Calm | 2% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 51°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 51°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGGG.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 10:53 PM–12:53 AM |
5:38 AM–6:38 AM 4:15 PM–5:15 PM |
6:41 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:18 AM–1:18 PM | 6:39 AM–7:39 AM 4:52 PM–5:52 PM |
6:42 AM 5:21 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:42 PM–1:42 AM 12:08 PM–2:08 PM |
7:38 AM–8:38 AM 5:34 PM–6:34 PM |
6:43 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:33 AM–2:33 AM 12:59 PM–2:59 PM |
8:36 AM–9:36 AM 6:22 PM–7:22 PM |
6:44 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:25 AM–3:25 AM 1:51 PM–3:51 PM |
9:28 AM–10:28 AM 7:14 PM–8:14 PM |
6:44 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:16 AM–4:16 AM 2:41 PM–4:41 PM |
10:16 AM–11:16 AM 8:09 PM–9:09 PM |
6:45 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:06 AM–5:06 AM 3:30 PM–5:30 PM |
10:57 AM–11:57 AM 9:07 PM–10:07 PM |
6:46 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Martin Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 4,981 acres |
| Max depth | 35 ft |
| Impounded | 1974 |
| County | Rusk |
| Managed by | Luminant Energy |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Martin Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Martin Lake FAQ
How full is Martin Lake right now?
Martin Lake is 74.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.20 ft below its conservation pool of 306.00 ft.
What fish are in Martin Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Martin Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Martin Lake today?
Martin Lake was at 301.80 ft (USGS gauge 08022060) today. That is 1.39 ft below the historical median for November 8 (303.19 ft).
Is Martin Lake higher than last year?
Martin Lake is 2.58 ft lower than a year ago (301.81 ft now vs. 304.39 ft).
When is the best time to fish Martin Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:53 PM–12:53 AM.
Is the Martin Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08022060 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 Martin Lake?
Martin Lake covers about 4,981 acres and has a maximum depth of about 35 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Martin Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08022060 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.273, -94.566. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.