Wright Patman Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Wright Patman Lake near Texarkana, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.02 ft
-0.07 ft
0.10 ft above the median for November 8 (224.64 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
- 5:39 AM – 6:39 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:28 AM – 12:28 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:11 PM – 5:11 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:52 PM – 12:52 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Wright Patman Lake level, last 30 days
How full is Wright Patman 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.
Wright Patman Lake level vs. last year
Wright Patman Lake is 0.21 ft higher than a year ago (224.54 ft).
Wright Patman Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 238.24 ft (Jun 14, 2024). Lowest: 222.13 ft (Apr 3, 2026).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/54°F · calm · rain 1%
New Moon · major 10:28 AM
Patchy Fog · 73°/47°F · calm · rain 3%
New Moon · major 11:16 AM
Partly Cloudy · 75°/52°F · calm · rain 5%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:41 PM
Hourly weather at Wright Patman Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 59°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 55°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 53°F | Calm | 1% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 2 AM | 51°F | Calm | 1% | Areas Of Fog |
| Mon 4 AM | 49°F | Calm | 2% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 6 AM | 48°F | Calm | 2% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 8 AM | 50°F | Calm | 2% | Patchy Fog |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KTXK.
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 10:52 PM–12:52 AM |
5:39 AM–6:39 AM 4:11 PM–5:11 PM |
6:41 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:16 AM–1:16 PM | 6:40 AM–7:40 AM 4:48 PM–5:48 PM |
6:42 AM 5:18 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:41 PM–1:41 AM 12:06 PM–2:06 PM |
7:40 AM–8:40 AM 5:29 PM–6:29 PM |
6:43 AM 5:17 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:32 AM–2:32 AM 12:57 PM–2:57 PM |
8:37 AM–9:37 AM 6:17 PM–7:17 PM |
6:44 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:23 AM–3:23 AM 1:49 PM–3:49 PM |
9:30 AM–10:30 AM 7:09 PM–8:09 PM |
6:45 AM 5:16 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:14 AM–4:14 AM 2:40 PM–4:40 PM |
10:17 AM–11:17 AM 8:05 PM–9:05 PM |
6:46 AM 5:15 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:04 AM–5:04 AM 3:28 PM–5:28 PM |
10:58 AM–11:58 AM 9:02 PM–10:02 PM |
6:47 AM 5:14 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Wright Patman Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Blue Catfish | Excellent |
| Flathead Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Fair |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 18,994 acres |
| Max depth | 40 ft |
| Impounded | 1956 |
| Counties | Bowie, Cass |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Special regulations: Statewide limits apply; live nongame fish may not be moved from the Sulphur River below the dam.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Wright Patman Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Wright Patman Lake FAQ
How full is Wright Patman Lake right now?
Wright Patman Lake is 100.0% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 4.14 ft above its conservation pool of 220.60 ft.
What fish are in Wright Patman Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at Wright Patman Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Crappie, White Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Wright Patman Lake today?
Wright Patman Lake was at 224.74 ft (USGS gauge 07344200) today. That is 0.10 ft above the historical median for November 8 (224.64 ft).
Is Wright Patman Lake higher than last year?
Wright Patman Lake is 0.21 ft higher than a year ago (224.75 ft now vs. 224.54 ft).
When is the best time to fish Wright Patman Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:28 AM–12:28 PM, 10:52 PM–12:52 AM.
Is the Wright Patman Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 07344200 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 Wright Patman Lake?
Wright Patman Lake covers about 18,994 acres and has a maximum depth of about 40 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Wright Patman Lake
Data: USGS gauge 07344200 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.305, -94.161. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.