Possum Kingdom Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Possum Kingdom Lake near Graford, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.03 ft
-0.06 ft
0.86 ft below the median for November 8 (997.28 ft, records since 1989).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:56 AM – 6:56 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:45 AM – 12:45 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Possum Kingdom Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Possum Kingdom Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Possum Kingdom Lake level vs. last year
Possum Kingdom Lake is 0.45 ft lower than a year ago (996.87 ft).
Possum Kingdom Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 999.38 ft (Jul 1, 2025). Lowest: 992.96 ft (Nov 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 66°/55°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 10:45 AM
Partly Cloudy · 71°/52°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 9%
New Moon · major 11:09 PM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 9%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:58 PM
Hourly weather at Possum Kingdom Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 62°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 53°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 52°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 52°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 54°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | Calm | 7% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KRPH.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:45 AM–12:45 PM | 5:56 AM–6:56 AM 4:30 PM–5:30 PM |
6:57 AM 5:36 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:09 PM–1:09 AM 11:34 AM–1:34 PM |
6:56 AM–7:56 AM 5:06 PM–6:06 PM |
6:58 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:58 PM–1:58 AM 12:24 PM–2:24 PM |
7:56 AM–8:56 AM 5:48 PM–6:48 PM |
6:59 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:49 AM–2:49 AM 1:15 PM–3:15 PM |
8:54 AM–9:54 AM 6:36 PM–7:36 PM |
7:00 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:41 AM–3:41 AM 2:07 PM–4:07 PM |
9:46 AM–10:46 AM 7:28 PM–8:28 PM |
7:01 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:32 AM–4:32 AM 2:57 PM–4:57 PM |
10:33 AM–11:33 AM 8:24 PM–9:24 PM |
7:02 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:22 AM–5:22 AM 3:46 PM–5:46 PM |
11:14 AM–12:14 PM 9:21 PM–10:21 PM |
7:03 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Possum Kingdom Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Striped Bass | Good |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 15,588 acres |
| Max depth | 145 ft |
| Impounded | 1941 |
| Counties | Palo Pinto, Young |
| Managed by | Brazos River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 8 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Possum Kingdom Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Possum Kingdom Lake FAQ
How full is Possum Kingdom Lake right now?
Possum Kingdom Lake is 91.7% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.58 ft below its conservation pool of 999.00 ft.
What fish are in Possum Kingdom Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Striped Bass, Sunfish at Possum Kingdom Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Striped Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Possum Kingdom Lake today?
Possum Kingdom Lake was at 996.42 ft (USGS gauge 08088500) today. That is 0.86 ft below the historical median for November 8 (997.28 ft).
Is Possum Kingdom Lake higher than last year?
Possum Kingdom Lake is 0.45 ft lower than a year ago (996.42 ft now vs. 996.87 ft).
When is the best time to fish Possum Kingdom Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:45 AM–12:45 PM.
Is the Possum Kingdom Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08088500 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 Possum Kingdom Lake?
Possum Kingdom Lake covers about 15,588 acres and has a maximum depth of about 145 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Possum Kingdom Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08088500 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.872, -98.426. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.