Monticello Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Monticello Reservoir near Mount Pleasant, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.08 ft
4.87 ft below the median for November 8 (339.18 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
- 5:42 AM – 6:42 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:31 AM – 12:31 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:15 PM – 5:15 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:55 PM – 12:55 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Monticello Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Monticello Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Monticello Reservoir level vs. last year
Monticello Reservoir is 1.67 ft lower than a year ago (335.98 ft).
Monticello Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 339.62 ft (Jun 5, 2024). Lowest: 334.30 ft (Nov 7, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 72°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:31 AM
Partly Cloudy · 73°/47°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:20 AM
Mostly Sunny · 76°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:44 PM
Hourly weather at Monticello Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 72°F | NW 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 67°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 52°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 51°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 48°F | Calm | 2% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 47°F | Calm | 2% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KOSA.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:31 AM–12:31 PM 10:55 PM–12:55 AM |
5:42 AM–6:42 AM 4:15 PM–5:15 PM |
6:44 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:20 AM–1:20 PM | 6:43 AM–7:43 AM 4:52 PM–5:52 PM |
6:45 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:44 PM–1:44 AM 12:10 PM–2:10 PM |
7:43 AM–8:43 AM 5:34 PM–6:34 PM |
6:46 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:35 AM–2:35 AM 1:01 PM–3:01 PM |
8:40 AM–9:40 AM 6:21 PM–7:21 PM |
6:47 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:27 AM–3:27 AM 1:53 PM–3:53 PM |
9:33 AM–10:33 AM 7:13 PM–8:13 PM |
6:48 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:18 AM–4:18 AM 2:43 PM–4:43 PM |
10:20 AM–11:20 AM 8:09 PM–9:09 PM |
6:49 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:08 AM–5:08 AM 3:32 PM–5:32 PM |
11:01 AM–12:01 PM 9:07 PM–10:07 PM |
6:50 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Monticello Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,001 acres |
| Max depth | 40 ft |
| Impounded | 1972 |
| County | Titus |
| Managed by | TXU |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Monticello Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Monticello Reservoir FAQ
How full is Monticello Reservoir right now?
Monticello Reservoir is 70.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 5.69 ft below its conservation pool of 340.00 ft.
What fish are in Monticello Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish at Monticello Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Monticello Reservoir today?
Monticello Reservoir was at 334.31 ft (USGS gauge 07344488) today. That is 4.87 ft below the historical median for November 8 (339.18 ft).
Is Monticello Reservoir higher than last year?
Monticello Reservoir is 1.67 ft lower than a year ago (334.31 ft now vs. 335.98 ft).
When is the best time to fish Monticello Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:31 AM–12:31 PM, 10:55 PM–12:55 AM.
Is the Monticello Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07344488 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 Monticello Reservoir?
Monticello Reservoir covers about 2,001 acres and has a maximum depth of about 40 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Monticello Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 07344488 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.081, -95.039. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.