Sam Rayburn Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Sam Rayburn Reservoir near Jasper, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.03 ft
-0.09 ft
8.03 ft below the median for November 8 (160.76 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
Best times today
- 5:34 AM – 6:34 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:28 AM – 12:28 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:16 PM – 5:16 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:51 PM – 12:51 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Sam Rayburn Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Sam Rayburn 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.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir level vs. last year
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is 2.80 ft lower than a year ago (155.51 ft).
Sam Rayburn Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 172.43 ft (Jun 17, 2024). Lowest: 152.71 ft (Nov 8, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 7%
New Moon · major 10:28 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 72°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%
New Moon · major 11:16 AM
Sunny · 79°/53°F · calm · rain 2%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:41 PM
Hourly weather at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | NE 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 58°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 56°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 67°F | NE 5 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 PM | 71°F | N 5 mph | 10% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | N 5 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KJAS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:28 AM–12:28 PM 10:51 PM–12:51 AM |
5:34 AM–6:34 AM 4:16 PM–5:16 PM |
6:37 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:16 AM–1:16 PM | 6:34 AM–7:34 AM 4:53 PM–5:53 PM |
6:38 AM 5:21 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:41 PM–1:41 AM 12:06 PM–2:06 PM |
7:33 AM–8:33 AM 5:36 PM–6:36 PM |
6:39 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:31 AM–2:31 AM 12:57 PM–2:57 PM |
8:30 AM–9:30 AM 6:24 PM–7:24 PM |
6:40 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:23 AM–3:23 AM 1:49 PM–3:49 PM |
9:23 AM–10:23 AM 7:16 PM–8:16 PM |
6:40 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:14 AM–4:14 AM 2:39 PM–4:39 PM |
10:10 AM–11:10 AM 8:11 PM–9:11 PM |
6:41 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:04 AM–5:04 AM 3:28 PM–5:28 PM |
10:52 AM–11:52 AM 9:08 PM–10:08 PM |
6:42 AM 5:18 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Sam Rayburn Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Excellent |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 114,500 acres |
| Max depth | 80 ft |
| Impounded | 1965 |
| County | Jasper |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 22 |
Special regulations: TPWD lists special limits for some species here; latest survey cites a 14-inch minimum for largemouth bass.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir FAQ
How full is Sam Rayburn Reservoir right now?
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is 60.3% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 11.67 ft below its conservation pool of 164.40 ft.
What fish are in Sam Rayburn Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Sam Rayburn Reservoir today?
Sam Rayburn Reservoir was at 152.73 ft (USGS gauge 08039300) today. That is 8.03 ft below the historical median for November 8 (160.76 ft).
Is Sam Rayburn Reservoir higher than last year?
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is 2.80 ft lower than a year ago (152.71 ft now vs. 155.51 ft).
When is the best time to fish Sam Rayburn Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:28 AM–12:28 PM, 10:51 PM–12:51 AM.
Is the Sam Rayburn Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08039300 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 Sam Rayburn Reservoir?
Sam Rayburn Reservoir covers about 114,500 acres and has a maximum depth of about 80 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08039300 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.061, -94.106. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.