Squaw Creek Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Squaw Creek Reservoir near Glen Rose, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.04 ft
+0.01 ft
0.09 ft above the median for November 8 (775.38 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
- 5:52 AM – 6:52 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:43 AM – 12:43 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:28 PM – 5:28 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Squaw Creek Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Squaw Creek Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Squaw Creek Reservoir level vs. last year
Squaw Creek Reservoir is 0.55 ft higher than a year ago (774.92 ft).
Squaw Creek Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 776.45 ft (May 17, 2024). Lowest: 773.21 ft (Apr 4, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 66°/55°F · calm · rain 13%
New Moon · major 10:43 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/53°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 13%
New Moon · major 11:07 PM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/57°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 13%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:56 PM
Hourly weather at Squaw Creek Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 66°F | Calm | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 63°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 54°F | Calm | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 53°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 53°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 10 AM | 64°F | Calm | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | S 5 mph | 7% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | S 5 mph | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.4 hPa in ~6 h). Station KGDJ.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:43 AM–12:43 PM | 5:52 AM–6:52 AM 4:28 PM–5:28 PM |
6:54 AM 5:35 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:07 PM–1:07 AM 11:31 AM–1:31 PM |
6:52 AM–7:52 AM 5:05 PM–6:05 PM |
6:55 AM 5:34 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:56 PM–1:56 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:52 AM–8:52 AM 5:47 PM–6:47 PM |
6:56 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:47 AM–2:47 AM 1:12 PM–3:12 PM |
8:49 AM–9:49 AM 6:35 PM–7:35 PM |
6:56 AM 5:33 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:38 AM–3:38 AM 2:04 PM–4:04 PM |
9:42 AM–10:42 AM 7:27 PM–8:27 PM |
6:57 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:29 AM–4:29 AM 2:55 PM–4:55 PM |
10:29 AM–11:29 AM 8:23 PM–9:23 PM |
6:58 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:10 AM–12:10 PM 9:20 PM–10:20 PM |
6:59 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Squaw Creek Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Channel Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Poor |
| Sunfish | Poor |
| Tilapia | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 3,272 acres |
| Max depth | 125 ft |
| Impounded | 1977 |
| Managed by | Luminant Power |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Squaw Creek Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Squaw Creek Reservoir FAQ
How full is Squaw Creek Reservoir right now?
Squaw Creek Reservoir is 100.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.47 ft above its conservation pool of 775.00 ft.
What fish are in Squaw Creek Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish, Tilapia at Squaw Creek Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Tilapia as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Squaw Creek Reservoir today?
Squaw Creek Reservoir was at 775.47 ft (USGS gauge 08091730) today. That is 0.09 ft above the historical median for November 8 (775.38 ft).
Is Squaw Creek Reservoir higher than last year?
Squaw Creek Reservoir is 0.55 ft higher than a year ago (775.47 ft now vs. 774.92 ft).
When is the best time to fish Squaw Creek Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:43 AM–12:43 PM.
Is the Squaw Creek Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08091730 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 Squaw Creek Reservoir?
Squaw Creek Reservoir covers about 3,272 acres and has a maximum depth of about 125 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Squaw Creek Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08091730 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.300, -97.787. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.