Oak Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Oak Creek Reservoir near Blackwell, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.06 ft
+0.04 ft
10.34 ft below the median for November 8 (1983.83 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 6:02 AM – 7:02 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:53 AM – 12:53 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:39 PM – 5:39 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Oak Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Oak Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Oak Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
Oak Creek Reservoir is 4.53 ft lower than a year ago (1978.02 ft).
Oak Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1994.87 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 1973.22 ft (Oct 26, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 62°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 43%
New Moon · major 10:53 AM
Slight Chance Rain Showers · 65°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 21%
New Moon · major 11:17 PM
Partly Sunny · 70°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:06 AM
Hourly weather at Oak Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 61°F | NE 5 mph | 43% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 8 PM | 57°F | Calm | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 14% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 21% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 19% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 20% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 10 AM | 60°F | Calm | 16% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | S 5 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 2 PM | 64°F | S 5 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
Barometric pressure
Trend: rising (+1.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSWW.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:53 AM–12:53 PM | 6:02 AM–7:02 AM 4:39 PM–5:39 PM |
7:03 AM 5:45 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:17 PM–1:17 AM 11:41 AM–1:41 PM |
7:02 AM–8:02 AM 5:16 PM–6:16 PM |
7:04 AM 5:44 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:06 AM–2:06 AM 12:31 PM–2:31 PM |
8:02 AM–9:02 AM 5:58 PM–6:58 PM |
7:05 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:57 AM–2:57 AM 1:23 PM–3:23 PM |
8:59 AM–9:59 AM 6:46 PM–7:46 PM |
7:06 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:49 AM–3:49 AM 2:14 PM–4:14 PM |
9:51 AM–10:51 AM 7:38 PM–8:38 PM |
7:07 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:40 AM–4:40 AM 3:05 PM–5:05 PM |
10:38 AM–11:38 AM 8:34 PM–9:34 PM |
7:08 AM 5:42 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:29 AM–5:29 AM 3:53 PM–5:53 PM |
11:20 AM–12:20 PM 9:31 PM–10:31 PM |
7:09 AM 5:41 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Oak Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,375 acres |
| Max depth | 51 ft |
| Impounded | 1952 |
| County | Coke |
| Managed by | City of Sweetwater |
| Public boat ramps | about 1 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Oak Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Oak Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is Oak Creek Reservoir right now?
Oak Creek Reservoir is 13.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 26.51 ft below its conservation pool of 2000.00 ft.
What fish are in Oak Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Oak Creek Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Oak Creek Reservoir today?
Oak Creek Reservoir was at 1973.49 ft (USGS gauge 08125500) today. That is 10.34 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1983.83 ft).
Is Oak Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
Oak Creek Reservoir is 4.53 ft lower than a year ago (1973.49 ft now vs. 1978.02 ft).
When is the best time to fish Oak Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:53 AM–12:53 PM.
Is the Oak Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08125500 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 Oak Creek Reservoir?
Oak Creek Reservoir covers about 2,375 acres and has a maximum depth of about 51 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Oak Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08125500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.041, -100.268. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.