North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir near Iowa Park, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
0.00 ft
+0.22 ft
0.34 ft below the median for November 8 (1046.11 ft, records since 2019).
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
- 5:59 AM – 6:59 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:47 AM – 12:47 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:29 PM – 5:29 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir is 1.01 ft lower than a year ago (1046.77 ft).
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1048.35 ft (Jun 6, 2025). Lowest: 1038.20 ft (Jan 21, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/54°F · wind up to 2 mph
New Moon · major 10:47 AM
Sunny · 73°/50°F · wind up to 8 mph · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:11 PM
Sunny · 77°/56°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 2%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:00 AM
Hourly weather at North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 57°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | S 2 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | SW 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 52°F | SW 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 52°F | W 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 51°F | SW 2 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 52°F | WSW 2 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 62°F | SW 2 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | SSW 6 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | SSW 7 mph | 3% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSPS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:47 AM–12:47 PM | 5:59 AM–6:59 AM 4:29 PM–5:29 PM |
7:01 AM 5:36 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:11 PM–1:11 AM 11:35 AM–1:35 PM |
7:01 AM–8:01 AM 5:05 PM–6:05 PM |
7:01 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM 12:25 PM–2:25 PM |
8:01 AM–9:01 AM 5:46 PM–6:46 PM |
7:02 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:51 AM–2:51 AM 1:16 PM–3:16 PM |
8:59 AM–9:59 AM 6:33 PM–7:33 PM |
7:03 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:42 AM–3:42 AM 2:08 PM–4:08 PM |
9:51 AM–10:51 AM 7:26 PM–8:26 PM |
7:04 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:33 AM–4:33 AM 2:59 PM–4:59 PM |
10:38 AM–11:38 AM 8:22 PM–9:22 PM |
7:05 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:23 AM–5:23 AM 3:47 PM–5:47 PM |
11:19 AM–12:19 PM 9:20 PM–10:20 PM |
7:06 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 1,576 acres |
| Max depth | 28 ft |
| Impounded | 1964 |
| Managed by | City of Iowa Park |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir right now?
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir is 77.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.23 ft below its conservation pool of 1048.00 ft.
What fish are in North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie at North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir today?
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir was at 1045.77 ft (USGS gauge 07312380) today. That is 0.34 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1046.11 ft).
Is North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir is 1.01 ft lower than a year ago (1045.76 ft now vs. 1046.77 ft).
When is the best time to fish North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:47 AM–12:47 PM.
Is the North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07312380 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 North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir covers about 1,576 acres and has a maximum depth of about 28 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 07312380 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.987, -98.752. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.