Navarro Mills Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Navarro Mills Lake near Dawson, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.01 ft
-0.02 ft
1.53 ft below the median for November 8 (423.63 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
- 5:46 AM – 6:46 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:38 AM – 12:38 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:25 PM – 5:25 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Navarro Mills Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Navarro Mills Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Navarro Mills Lake level vs. last year
Navarro Mills Lake is 1.71 ft lower than a year ago (423.81 ft).
Navarro Mills Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 442.73 ft (Jun 13, 2024). Lowest: 420.94 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 67°/58°F · calm · rain 14%
New Moon · major 10:38 AM
Partly Cloudy · 72°/54°F · calm · rain 8%
New Moon · major 11:02 PM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:51 PM
Hourly weather at Navarro Mills Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 67°F | Calm | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 60°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 8% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 58°F | Calm | 8% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KCRS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:38 AM–12:38 PM | 5:46 AM–6:46 AM 4:25 PM–5:25 PM |
6:49 AM 5:31 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:02 PM–1:02 AM 11:26 AM–1:26 PM |
6:47 AM–7:47 AM 5:02 PM–6:02 PM |
6:50 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:51 PM–1:51 AM 12:17 PM–2:17 PM |
7:46 AM–8:46 AM 5:44 PM–6:44 PM |
6:51 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:42 AM–2:42 AM 1:08 PM–3:08 PM |
8:43 AM–9:43 AM 6:31 PM–7:31 PM |
6:51 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:34 AM–3:34 AM 1:59 PM–3:59 PM |
9:36 AM–10:36 AM 7:24 PM–8:24 PM |
6:52 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:25 AM–4:25 AM 2:50 PM–4:50 PM |
10:23 AM–11:23 AM 8:19 PM–9:19 PM |
6:53 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:15 AM–5:15 AM 3:39 PM–5:39 PM |
11:05 AM–12:05 PM 9:16 PM–10:16 PM |
6:54 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Navarro Mills Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Crappie | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 5,070 acres |
| Max depth | 49 ft |
| Impounded | 1963 |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Navarro Mills Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Navarro Mills Lake FAQ
How full is Navarro Mills Lake right now?
Navarro Mills Lake is 78.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.40 ft below its conservation pool of 424.50 ft.
What fish are in Navarro Mills Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Crappie, Catfish, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish at Navarro Mills Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Crappie, Catfish, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Navarro Mills Lake today?
Navarro Mills Lake was at 422.10 ft (USGS gauge 08063050) today. That is 1.53 ft below the historical median for November 8 (423.63 ft).
Is Navarro Mills Lake higher than last year?
Navarro Mills Lake is 1.71 ft lower than a year ago (422.10 ft now vs. 423.81 ft).
When is the best time to fish Navarro Mills Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:38 AM–12:38 PM.
Is the Navarro Mills Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08063050 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 Navarro Mills Lake?
Navarro Mills Lake covers about 5,070 acres and has a maximum depth of about 49 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Navarro Mills Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08063050 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.958, -96.689. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.