Richland-Chambers Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Richland-Chambers Reservoir near Kerens, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.01 ft
-0.05 ft
0.79 ft below the median for November 8 (312.96 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
- 5:45 AM – 6:45 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:36 AM – 12:36 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:22 PM – 5:22 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Richland-Chambers Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Richland-Chambers Reservoir level vs. last year
Richland-Chambers Reservoir is 1.01 ft lower than a year ago (313.18 ft).
Richland-Chambers Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 316.66 ft (May 7, 2024). Lowest: 309.41 ft (Nov 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/58°F · calm · rain 10%
New Moon · major 10:36 AM
Partly Cloudy · 72°/57°F · calm · rain 6%
New Moon · major 11:00 PM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:49 PM
Hourly weather at Richland-Chambers Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 62°F | Calm | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 60°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 59°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 58°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 57°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 57°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 59°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 72°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KCRS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:36 AM–12:36 PM | 5:45 AM–6:45 AM 4:22 PM–5:22 PM |
6:47 AM 5:29 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM 11:24 AM–1:24 PM |
6:45 AM–7:45 AM 5:00 PM–6:00 PM |
6:48 AM 5:28 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:49 PM–1:49 AM 12:15 PM–2:15 PM |
7:45 AM–8:45 AM 5:42 PM–6:42 PM |
6:49 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:40 AM–2:40 AM 1:06 PM–3:06 PM |
8:42 AM–9:42 AM 6:29 PM–7:29 PM |
6:50 AM 5:27 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:32 AM–3:32 AM 1:57 PM–3:57 PM |
9:34 AM–10:34 AM 7:21 PM–8:21 PM |
6:51 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:23 AM–4:23 AM 2:48 PM–4:48 PM |
10:22 AM–11:22 AM 8:17 PM–9:17 PM |
6:51 AM 5:26 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:13 AM–5:13 AM 3:37 PM–5:37 PM |
11:03 AM–12:03 PM 9:14 PM–10:14 PM |
6:52 AM 5:25 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Richland-Chambers Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Poor |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 41,356 acres |
| Max depth | 75 ft |
| Impounded | 1987 |
| Managed by | Tarrant Regional Water District |
| Public boat ramps | about 9 |
Special regulations: TPWD notes special limits on some species here; check current bag and size limits.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Richland-Chambers Reservoir FAQ
How full is Richland-Chambers Reservoir right now?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir is 89.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.83 ft below its conservation pool of 315.00 ft.
What fish are in Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish at Richland-Chambers Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Richland-Chambers Reservoir today?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir was at 312.17 ft (USGS gauge 08064550) today. That is 0.79 ft below the historical median for November 8 (312.96 ft).
Is Richland-Chambers Reservoir higher than last year?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir is 1.01 ft lower than a year ago (312.17 ft now vs. 313.18 ft).
When is the best time to fish Richland-Chambers Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:36 AM–12:36 PM.
Is the Richland-Chambers Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08064550 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 Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir covers about 41,356 acres and has a maximum depth of about 75 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Richland-Chambers Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08064550 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.040, -96.207. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.