Twin Buttes Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Twin Buttes Reservoir near San Angelo, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
+0.08 ft
-0.07 ft
11.79 ft below the median for November 8 (1905.88 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
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
- High chance of rain (70%)
- Lake slowly rising - fresh water and cover
Best times today
- 6:01 AM – 7:01 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:54 AM – 12:54 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:42 PM – 5:42 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Twin Buttes Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Twin Buttes 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.
Twin Buttes Reservoir level vs. last year
Twin Buttes Reservoir is 11.07 ft lower than a year ago (1905.14 ft).
Twin Buttes Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 1928.27 ft (Nov 9, 2021). Lowest: 1894.02 ft (Nov 7, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Rain Showers Likely · 62°/57°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 70%
New Moon · major 10:54 AM
Chance Rain Showers · 67°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 69%
New Moon · major 11:18 PM
Partly Sunny · 71°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 17%
Waxing Crescent · major 12:07 AM
Hourly weather at Twin Buttes Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 61°F | NE 5 mph | 59% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun 6 PM | 60°F | ENE 5 mph | 70% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun 8 PM | 58°F | Calm | 70% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun 10 PM | 57°F | Calm | 67% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 69% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 2 AM | 57°F | Calm | 69% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 63% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 54% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 54% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 10 AM | 61°F | Calm | 49% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon 12 PM | 63°F | SSE 5 mph | 68% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon 2 PM | 65°F | S 5 mph | 68% | Rain Showers Likely |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KSJT.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:54 AM–12:54 PM | 6:01 AM–7:01 AM 4:42 PM–5:42 PM |
7:03 AM 5:47 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:18 PM–1:18 AM 11:42 AM–1:42 PM |
7:01 AM–8:01 AM 5:19 PM–6:19 PM |
7:04 AM 5:46 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 12:07 AM–2:07 AM 12:32 PM–2:32 PM |
8:01 AM–9:01 AM 6:01 PM–7:01 PM |
7:05 AM 5:46 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:58 AM–2:58 AM 1:24 PM–3:24 PM |
8:58 AM–9:58 AM 6:49 PM–7:49 PM |
7:06 AM 5:45 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:50 AM–3:50 AM 2:15 PM–4:15 PM |
9:50 AM–10:50 AM 7:41 PM–8:41 PM |
7:07 AM 5:45 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:41 AM–4:41 AM 3:06 PM–5:06 PM |
10:38 AM–11:38 AM 8:37 PM–9:37 PM |
7:08 AM 5:44 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:30 AM–5:30 AM 3:55 PM–5:55 PM |
11:19 AM–12:19 PM 9:34 PM–10:34 PM |
7:08 AM 5:43 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Twin Buttes Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Catfish | Fair |
| Crappie | Fair |
| White Bass | Fair |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 9,080 acres |
| Max depth | 46 ft |
| Impounded | 1963 |
| County | Tom Green |
| Managed by | San Angelo Parks & Recreation Department |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Twin Buttes Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Twin Buttes Reservoir FAQ
How full is Twin Buttes Reservoir right now?
Twin Buttes Reservoir is 4.2% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 46.11 ft below its conservation pool of 1940.20 ft.
What fish are in Twin Buttes Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Twin Buttes Reservoir.
What is the water level of Twin Buttes Reservoir today?
Twin Buttes Reservoir was at 1894.09 ft (USGS gauge 08131200) today. That is 11.79 ft below the historical median for November 8 (1905.88 ft).
Is Twin Buttes Reservoir higher than last year?
Twin Buttes Reservoir is 11.07 ft lower than a year ago (1894.07 ft now vs. 1905.14 ft).
When is the best time to fish Twin Buttes Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:54 AM–12:54 PM.
Is the Twin Buttes Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08131200 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 Twin Buttes Reservoir?
Twin Buttes Reservoir covers about 9,080 acres and has a maximum depth of about 46 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Twin Buttes Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08131200 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 31.382, -100.538. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.