Murvaul Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Murvaul Lake near Gary, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
+0.09 ft
0.67 ft below the median for November 8 (264.51 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
- 5:37 AM – 6:37 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:29 AM – 12:29 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:15 PM – 5:15 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:53 PM – 12:53 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Murvaul Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Murvaul Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Murvaul Lake level vs. last year
Murvaul Lake is 0.68 ft lower than a year ago (264.52 ft).
Murvaul Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 268.44 ft (Apr 10, 2024). Lowest: 263.41 ft (Sep 23, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Areas Of Fog · 70°/54°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 10:29 AM
Areas Of Fog · 74°/49°F · calm · rain 4%
New Moon · major 11:17 AM
Patchy Fog · 78°/51°F · calm · rain 4%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:42 PM
Hourly weather at Murvaul Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 70°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 57°F | Calm | 1% | Patchy Fog |
| 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 | 4% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 54°F | Calm | 4% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 66°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station K4F2.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:29 AM–12:29 PM 10:53 PM–12:53 AM |
5:37 AM–6:37 AM 4:15 PM–5:15 PM |
6:40 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:17 AM–1:17 PM | 6:38 AM–7:38 AM 4:52 PM–5:52 PM |
6:41 AM 5:21 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:42 PM–1:42 AM 12:07 PM–2:07 PM |
7:37 AM–8:37 AM 5:34 PM–6:34 PM |
6:42 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:33 AM–2:33 AM 12:59 PM–2:59 PM |
8:34 AM–9:34 AM 6:22 PM–7:22 PM |
6:43 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:24 AM–3:24 AM 1:50 PM–3:50 PM |
9:27 AM–10:27 AM 7:14 PM–8:14 PM |
6:43 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:16 AM–4:16 AM 2:41 PM–4:41 PM |
10:14 AM–11:14 AM 8:09 PM–9:09 PM |
6:44 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:05 AM–5:05 AM 3:29 PM–5:29 PM |
10:56 AM–11:56 AM 9:07 PM–10:07 PM |
6:45 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Murvaul Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 3,397 acres |
| Max depth | 36 ft |
| Impounded | 1958 |
| County | Panola |
| Managed by | Panola County Fresh Water District |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Special regulations: Largemouth bass: 14-21 inch protected slot; 5 per day, only one longer than 21 inches.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Murvaul Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Murvaul Lake FAQ
How full is Murvaul Lake right now?
Murvaul Lake is 87.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.46 ft below its conservation pool of 265.30 ft.
What fish are in Murvaul Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish at Murvaul Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Murvaul Lake today?
Murvaul Lake was at 263.84 ft (USGS gauge 08022200) today. That is 0.67 ft below the historical median for November 8 (264.51 ft).
Is Murvaul Lake higher than last year?
Murvaul Lake is 0.68 ft lower than a year ago (263.84 ft now vs. 264.52 ft).
When is the best time to fish Murvaul Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:29 AM–12:29 PM, 10:53 PM–12:53 AM.
Is the Murvaul Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08022200 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 Murvaul Lake?
Murvaul Lake covers about 3,397 acres and has a maximum depth of about 36 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Murvaul Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08022200 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.035, -94.421. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.