Mountain Creek Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Mountain Creek Lake near Grand Prairie, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.01 ft
-0.21 ft
0.02 ft above the median for November 8 (457.52 ft, records since 1998).
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
- 5:49 AM – 6:49 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:39 AM – 12:39 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:24 PM – 5:24 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Mountain Creek Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Mountain Creek Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Mountain Creek Lake level vs. last year
Mountain Creek Lake is 0.22 ft lower than a year ago (457.75 ft).
Mountain Creek Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 458.75 ft (Oct 26, 2023). Lowest: 456.39 ft (Aug 17, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/59°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 10:39 AM
Partly Sunny · 75°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
New Moon · major 11:03 PM
Mostly Sunny · 78°/58°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 14%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:52 PM
Hourly weather at Mountain Creek Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 67°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 63°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 61°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 58°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 68°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 73°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 75°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KRBD.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:39 AM–12:39 PM | 5:49 AM–6:49 AM 4:24 PM–5:24 PM |
6:51 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:03 PM–1:03 AM 11:28 AM–1:28 PM |
6:50 AM–7:50 AM 5:01 PM–6:01 PM |
6:52 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:52 PM–1:52 AM 12:18 PM–2:18 PM |
7:50 AM–8:50 AM 5:43 PM–6:43 PM |
6:53 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM 1:09 PM–3:09 PM |
8:47 AM–9:47 AM 6:30 PM–7:30 PM |
6:54 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:35 AM–3:35 AM 2:01 PM–4:01 PM |
9:40 AM–10:40 AM 7:22 PM–8:22 PM |
6:55 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:26 AM–4:26 AM 2:51 PM–4:51 PM |
10:27 AM–11:27 AM 8:18 PM–9:18 PM |
6:56 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:16 AM–5:16 AM 3:40 PM–5:40 PM |
11:08 AM–12:08 PM 9:15 PM–10:15 PM |
6:57 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Mountain Creek Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,493 acres |
| Max depth | 26 ft |
| Impounded | 1937 |
| County | Dallas |
| Managed by | Exelon Corporation |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Mountain Creek Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Mountain Creek Lake FAQ
How full is Mountain Creek Lake right now?
Mountain Creek Lake is 100.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.54 ft above its conservation pool of 457.00 ft.
What fish are in Mountain Creek Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass at Mountain Creek Lake.
What is the water level of Mountain Creek Lake today?
Mountain Creek Lake was at 457.54 ft (USGS gauge 08050050) today. That is 0.02 ft above the historical median for November 8 (457.52 ft).
Is Mountain Creek Lake higher than last year?
Mountain Creek Lake is 0.22 ft lower than a year ago (457.53 ft now vs. 457.75 ft).
When is the best time to fish Mountain Creek Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:39 AM–12:39 PM.
Is the Mountain Creek Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08050050 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 Mountain Creek Lake?
Mountain Creek Lake covers about 2,493 acres and has a maximum depth of about 26 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Mountain Creek Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08050050 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.732, -96.943. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.