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Lake Alan Henry Fishing Report & Water Level

Lake Alan Henry is at 2,209.62 ft above mean sea level and 73.5% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 10.38 ft below the 2220.0 ft conservation pool.

Lake Alan Henry water level today & trend

2,209.62 ftLake level (msl)
73.5%Percent full
+1.38 ftvs. last week (Oct 13, 2026)
-6.92 ftvs. last year (Oct 20, 2025)

The lake is 10.4 ft below its conservation pool. At levels like this some boat ramps may be unusable and stumps, humps and roadbeds that are normally submerged can be near the surface. Confirm ramp status with the controlling authority before you go.

Level (daily avg.)2,209.62 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026)
Conservation pool2,220.0 ft msl
Percent full73.5% (+3.1 pts in 7 days, -16.9 pts in 1 year)
Conservation storage70,700 of 96,207 acre-feet
Current surface area2,171 acres
Latest USGS gauge reading2,209.62 ft (lake elevation, NGVD29) at Oct 20, 6:30 AM CDT, USGS 08079700. Instantaneous provisional value; datum can differ slightly from TWDB.

Percent full from 2025-10-20 (90.4%) to 2026-10-20 (73.5%). Range shown 70.5%–90.4%.

Sources: TWDB Water Data for Texas: Lake Alan Henry (CSV), USGS. Provisional data, updated daily.

Lake Alan Henry fishing report: recent conditions & what's biting

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Seasonal pattern for October (general guide)

Fall transition. Shad migrate into creeks and coves and bass follow them, so moving baits that cover water are often effective. Fall turnover can make fishing inconsistent for a short time on deeper lakes. Schooling fish appear in open water.

This describes typical October patterns on Texas reservoirs. It is not an observed report for Lake Alan Henry. Water temperature, lake level (currently +1.38 ft this week) and weather move fish more than the calendar does.

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Best baits & techniques for Lake Alan Henry bass fishing

General, proven approaches for the species TPWD lists in Lake Alan Henry. These are not lake-specific hot baits.

Largemouth bass
Texas-rigged soft plastics (worms, creature baits), jigs, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs, crankbaits (squarebills shallow, deep divers on ledges), lipless crankbaits, and topwaters in low light. Florida-strain trophies are often caught on big worms, jigs and swimbaits.
Spotted bass
Finesse plastics, shaky heads and small crankbaits around rocky structure and deeper banks.
Crappie
Live minnows and small jigs around brush piles, standing timber, docks and bridge pilings. Spider-rigging and vertical jigging are common.
Catfish
Cut bait and live bait for blue and flathead catfish, prepared/stink baits and worms for channel catfish. Drift-fishing and baited holes are both popular.

Comparing gear? See our baitcasting reel and bass rod spec comparisons.

Fish species in Lake Alan Henry

Location45 miles south of Lubbock and 4 miles east of Justiceburg on the Double Mountain of the Brazos River
Surface area (at full pool)2,880 acres
Impounded1993
Typical fluctuationModerate, 2-4 ft. per year
Normal water clarityMurky to clear, visibility 1-4 ft.
Controlling authorityCity of Lubbock

TPWD's page notes a fish consumption advisory for this lake. Check the fish consumption bans and advisories before keeping fish to eat.

Species and lake facts from TPWD: Fishing Lake Alan Henry (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Bag and size limits can be lake-specific; check the TPWD Outdoor Annual.

Lake Alan Henry boat ramps & public access

Status: check before you go. We don't track ramp closures. Ramps can close for low or high water, construction or flood damage, and the lake is -10.4 ft vs. conservation pool today. Confirm with the operator (City of Lubbock).

Sam Wahl Recreation Area has an excellent dock and fishing pier facility. Restroom facilities are a long walk uphill from the pier area. Shoreline access for bank anglers is limited; there is only one access point and the shoreline is very steep. There are primitive camping areas and places to park self-contained RVs, but no improved camping facilities. Campsites with hookups are available across the road from the entrance at Grubbs Bait and Grill.

MapBoat ramp / access point & locationAmenities (TPWD)Status
ASam Wahl Recreation Area
From intersection of US 84 and FM 2458, travel east 4 miles on 2458. Continue straight onto FM 3519 and follow it 3 miles to the lake entrance at Sam Wahl Recreation Area.
Four-lane boat ramp with parking for 100; Boat ramp fee required; Operated by City of Lubbock (806) 629-4259		restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go

Access list from TPWD: Lake Alan Henry public access facilities (map and locations on TPWD; retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Includes some privately owned facilities that may charge fees.

Texas law requires draining all water from your boat and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh water (zebra mussel prevention). Clean, drain and dry.

Local guides & marinas at Lake Alan Henry

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Lake Alan Henry weather forecast

National Weather Service point forecast for 33.063, -101.048 (NWS LUB), issued Oct 20, 7:30 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.

Lake Alan Henry FAQ

What is the water level at Lake Alan Henry today?

On Oct 20, 2026, Lake Alan Henry was at 2209.62 ft above mean sea level and 73.5% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 10.38 ft below the 2220.0 ft conservation pool.

What fish are in Lake Alan Henry?

TPWD lists these predominant species for Lake Alan Henry: Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, Channel & flathead catfish, White crappie.

Who manages Lake Alan Henry?

City of Lubbock is the controlling authority, according to TPWD.

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