Proctor Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Proctor Lake near Proctor, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.06 ft
+0.02 ft
2.53 ft below the median for November 8 (1158.44 ft, records since 2001).
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
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:46 AM – 12:46 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:32 PM – 5:32 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Proctor Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Proctor 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.
Proctor Lake level vs. last year
Proctor Lake is 3.54 ft lower than a year ago (1159.44 ft).
Proctor Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1164.62 ft (Nov 14, 2024). Lowest: 1148.08 ft (Oct 23, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 64°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 24%
New Moon · major 10:46 AM
Slight Chance Light Rain · 69°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 17%
New Moon · major 11:10 PM
Mostly Sunny · 73°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 13%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:59 PM
Hourly weather at Proctor Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 64°F | NE 5 mph | 24% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 54°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 53°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 54°F | Calm | 10% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 11% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 11% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 14% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 68°F | S 5 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon 2 PM | 68°F | S 5 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-1.3 hPa in ~6 h). Station KMKN.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:46 AM–12:46 PM | 5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:32 PM–5:32 PM |
6:56 AM 5:38 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:10 PM–1:10 AM 11:34 AM–1:34 PM |
6:54 AM–7:54 AM 5:09 PM–6:09 PM |
6:57 AM 5:37 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:59 PM–1:59 AM 12:24 PM–2:24 PM |
7:54 AM–8:54 AM 5:51 PM–6:51 PM |
6:58 AM 5:37 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:50 AM–2:50 AM 1:15 PM–3:15 PM |
8:51 AM–9:51 AM 6:39 PM–7:39 PM |
6:59 AM 5:36 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:41 AM–3:41 AM 2:07 PM–4:07 PM |
9:44 AM–10:44 AM 7:31 PM–8:31 PM |
7:00 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:32 AM–4:32 AM 2:57 PM–4:57 PM |
10:31 AM–11:31 AM 8:27 PM–9:27 PM |
7:00 AM 5:35 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:22 AM–5:22 AM 3:46 PM–5:46 PM |
11:12 AM–12:12 PM 9:24 PM–10:24 PM |
7:01 AM 5:34 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Proctor Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Crappie | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| White Bass | Good |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 4,537 acres |
| Max depth | 34 ft |
| Impounded | 1963 |
| County | Comanche |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Proctor Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Proctor Lake FAQ
How full is Proctor Lake right now?
Proctor Lake is 56.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 6.09 ft below its conservation pool of 1162.00 ft.
What fish are in Proctor Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Crappie, Catfish, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish at Proctor Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Crappie, Catfish, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Proctor Lake today?
Proctor Lake was at 1155.91 ft (USGS gauge 08099400) today. That is 2.53 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1158.44 ft).
Is Proctor Lake higher than last year?
Proctor Lake is 3.54 ft lower than a year ago (1155.90 ft now vs. 1159.44 ft).
When is the best time to fish Proctor Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 10/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:46 AM–12:46 PM.
Is the Proctor Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08099400 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 Proctor Lake?
Proctor Lake covers about 4,537 acres and has a maximum depth of about 34 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Proctor Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08099400 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.969, -98.486. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.