Palo Duro Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Palo Duro Reservoir near Spearman, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
0.00 ft
12.56 ft below the median for November 8 (2838.77 ft, records since 2002).
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
Best times today
- 6:14 AM – 7:14 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:57 AM – 12:57 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:33 PM – 5:33 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Palo Duro Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Palo Duro Reservoir?
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.
Palo Duro Reservoir level vs. last year
Palo Duro Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 2852.92 ft (Jun 24, 2023). Lowest: 2825.94 ft (Apr 16, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Clear · 65°/45°F · wind up to 5 mph
New Moon · major 10:57 AM
Clear · 68°/39°F · wind up to 15 mph
New Moon · major 11:21 PM
Sunny · 69°/41°F · wind up to 10 mph
Waxing Crescent · major 12:10 AM
Hourly weather at Palo Duro Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 65°F | ENE 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 59°F | E 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 8 PM | 51°F | S 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Sun 10 PM | 46°F | SSW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 12 AM | 44°F | SSW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 42°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 40°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 39°F | SW 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 40°F | SSW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 53°F | SW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 65°F | SW 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 67°F | SW 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KE42.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:57 AM–12:57 PM | 6:14 AM–7:14 AM 4:33 PM–5:33 PM |
7:14 AM 5:41 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:21 PM–1:21 AM 11:45 AM–1:45 PM |
7:17 AM–8:17 AM 5:08 PM–6:08 PM |
7:15 AM 5:40 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:10 AM–2:10 AM 12:35 PM–2:35 PM |
8:19 AM–9:19 AM 5:48 PM–6:48 PM |
7:16 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 1:01 AM–3:01 AM 1:26 PM–3:26 PM |
9:17 AM–10:17 AM 6:35 PM–7:35 PM |
7:17 AM 5:39 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:52 AM–3:52 AM 2:18 PM–4:18 PM |
10:10 AM–11:10 AM 7:27 PM–8:27 PM |
7:18 AM 5:38 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:43 AM–4:43 AM 3:08 PM–5:08 PM |
10:56 AM–11:56 AM 8:24 PM–9:24 PM |
7:20 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:33 AM–5:33 AM 3:57 PM–5:57 PM |
11:36 AM–12:36 PM 9:23 PM–10:23 PM |
7:21 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Palo Duro Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Poor |
| Channel Catfish | Fair |
| Blue Catfish | Poor |
| Crappie | Poor |
| Walleye | Poor |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 2,413 acres |
| Max depth | 77 ft |
| Impounded | 1991 |
| Managed by | Palo Duro River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 3 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Palo Duro Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Palo Duro Reservoir FAQ
How full is Palo Duro Reservoir right now?
Palo Duro Reservoir is 0.4% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 65.79 ft below its conservation pool of 2892.00 ft.
What fish are in Palo Duro Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Crappie, Walleye, Sunfish at Palo Duro Reservoir.
What is the water level of Palo Duro Reservoir today?
Palo Duro Reservoir was at 2826.21 ft (USGS gauge 07233550) today. That is 12.56 ft below the historical median for November 8 (2838.77 ft).
When is the best time to fish Palo Duro Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:57 AM–12:57 PM.
Is the Palo Duro Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07233550 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 Palo Duro Reservoir?
Palo Duro Reservoir covers about 2,413 acres and has a maximum depth of about 77 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Palo Duro Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 07233550 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 36.361, -101.164. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.