Moss Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Moss Lake near Gainesville, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
+0.21 ft
1.54 ft above the median for November 8 (713.18 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:52 AM – 6:52 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:40 AM – 12:40 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:23 PM – 5:23 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Moss Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Moss Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Moss Lake level vs. last year
Moss Lake is 1.84 ft higher than a year ago (712.88 ft).
Moss Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 716.86 ft (Apr 20, 2025). Lowest: 711.92 ft (Nov 2, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/52°F · calm
New Moon · major 10:40 AM
Mostly Clear · 75°/49°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:04 PM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/54°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:53 PM
Hourly weather at Moss Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 61°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 56°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 53°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 51°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 49°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 50°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 49°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 51°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 74°F | SSW 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGLE.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:40 AM–12:40 PM | 5:52 AM–6:52 AM 4:23 PM–5:23 PM |
6:54 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:04 PM–1:04 AM 11:29 AM–1:29 PM |
6:54 AM–7:54 AM 4:59 PM–5:59 PM |
6:55 AM 5:29 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:53 PM–1:53 AM 12:19 PM–2:19 PM |
7:54 AM–8:54 AM 5:40 PM–6:40 PM |
6:56 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:44 AM–2:44 AM 1:10 PM–3:10 PM |
8:51 AM–9:51 AM 6:28 PM–7:28 PM |
6:57 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:36 AM–3:36 AM 2:02 PM–4:02 PM |
9:44 AM–10:44 AM 7:20 PM–8:20 PM |
6:58 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:27 AM–4:27 AM 2:52 PM–4:52 PM |
10:31 AM–11:31 AM 8:16 PM–9:16 PM |
6:59 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:17 AM–5:17 AM 3:41 PM–5:41 PM |
11:12 AM–12:12 PM 9:14 PM–10:14 PM |
7:00 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Moss Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,140 acres |
| Max depth | 68 ft |
| Impounded | 1960 |
| County | Cooke |
| Managed by | City of Gainesville |
| Public boat ramps | about 2 |
Special regulations: Bass are under lake-specific special regulations; check TPWD for current limits.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Moss Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Moss Lake FAQ
How full is Moss Lake right now?
Moss Lake is 98.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.28 ft below its conservation pool of 715.00 ft.
What fish are in Moss Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Moss Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Moss Lake today?
Moss Lake was at 714.72 ft (USGS gauge 07315950) today. That is 1.54 ft above the historical median for November 8 (713.18 ft).
Is Moss Lake higher than last year?
Moss Lake is 1.84 ft higher than a year ago (714.72 ft now vs. 712.88 ft).
When is the best time to fish Moss Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:40 AM–12:40 PM.
Is the Moss Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07315950 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 Moss Lake?
Moss Lake covers about 1,140 acres and has a maximum depth of about 68 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Moss Lake
Data: USGS gauge 07315950 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.774, -97.214. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.