Ray Roberts Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Ray Roberts Lake near Pilot Point, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.07 ft
0.95 ft below the median for November 8 (631.48 ft, records since 2001).
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
- 5:51 AM – 6:51 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:40 AM – 12:40 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:23 PM – 5:23 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Ray Roberts Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Ray Roberts 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.
Ray Roberts Lake level vs. last year
Ray Roberts Lake is 1.02 ft lower than a year ago (631.56 ft).
Ray Roberts Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 639.66 ft (Jun 10, 2024). Lowest: 630.02 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/56°F · calm · rain 1%
New Moon · major 10:40 AM
Mostly Sunny · 73°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 5%
New Moon · major 11:04 PM
Mostly Sunny · 77°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:53 PM
Hourly weather at Ray Roberts Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 65°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 54°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | SW 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.1 hPa in ~6 h). Station KDTO.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:40 AM–12:40 PM | 5:51 AM–6:51 AM 4:23 PM–5:23 PM |
6:53 AM 5:30 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:04 PM–1:04 AM 11:28 AM–1:28 PM |
6:52 AM–7:52 AM 4:59 PM–5:59 PM |
6:54 AM 5:29 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:53 PM–1:53 AM 12:18 PM–2:18 PM |
7:52 AM–8:52 AM 5:41 PM–6:41 PM |
6:54 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:44 AM–2:44 AM 1:09 PM–3:09 PM |
8:49 AM–9:49 AM 6:28 PM–7:28 PM |
6:55 AM 5:28 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:35 AM–3:35 AM 2:01 PM–4:01 PM |
9:42 AM–10:42 AM 7:21 PM–8:21 PM |
6:56 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:26 AM–4:26 AM 2:51 PM–4:51 PM |
10:29 AM–11:29 AM 8:16 PM–9:16 PM |
6:57 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:16 AM–5:16 AM 3:40 PM–5:40 PM |
11:10 AM–12:10 PM 9:14 PM–10:14 PM |
6:58 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Ray Roberts Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 25,600 acres |
| Max depth | 106 ft |
| Impounded | 1987 |
| Counties | Denton, Cooke, Grayson |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 6 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Ray Roberts Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Ray Roberts Lake FAQ
How full is Ray Roberts Lake right now?
Ray Roberts Lake is 93.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 1.97 ft below its conservation pool of 632.50 ft.
What fish are in Ray Roberts Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Ray Roberts Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Ray Roberts Lake today?
Ray Roberts Lake was at 630.53 ft (USGS gauge 08051100) today. That is 0.95 ft below the historical median for November 8 (631.48 ft).
Is Ray Roberts Lake higher than last year?
Ray Roberts Lake is 1.02 ft lower than a year ago (630.54 ft now vs. 631.56 ft).
When is the best time to fish Ray Roberts Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:40 AM–12:40 PM.
Is the Ray Roberts Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08051100 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 Ray Roberts Lake?
Ray Roberts Lake covers about 25,600 acres and has a maximum depth of about 106 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Ray Roberts Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08051100 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.355, -97.050. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.