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Lake O' the Pines Fishing Report & Water Level
Lake O' the Pines is at 227.18 ft above mean sea level and 90.6% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 1.32 ft below the 228.5 ft conservation pool.
Lake O' the Pines water level today & trend
The lake is near its conservation pool (full) level.
| Level (daily avg.) | 227.18 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conservation pool | 228.5 ft msl |
| Percent full | 90.6% (-1.2 pts in 7 days, -9.4 pts in 1 year) |
| Conservation storage | 218,681 of 241,363 acre-feet |
| Current surface area | 16,733 acres |
| Latest USGS gauge reading | 227.20 ft (lake elevation, NGVD29) at Oct 20, 6:30 AM CDT, USGS 07345900. Instantaneous provisional value; datum can differ slightly from TWDB. |
Percent full from 2025-10-20 (100.0%) to 2026-10-20 (90.6%). Range shown 85.7%–100.0%.
Sources: TWDB Water Data for Texas: Lake O the Pines (CSV), USGS. Provisional data, updated daily.
Lake O' the Pines fishing report: recent conditions & what's biting
No recent angler reports yet: submit yours. Reports are reviewed before they're published. We never make up reports.
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 O' the Pines. Water temperature, lake level (currently -0.17 ft this week) and weather move fish more than the calendar does.
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Best baits & techniques for Lake O' the Pines bass fishing
Common Texas bass approaches include Texas-rigged soft plastics, jigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwaters in low light. Check TPWD for the species in this lake.
Comparing gear? See our baitcasting reel and bass rod spec comparisons.
Fish species in Lake O' the Pines
See the TPWD Lake Finder for species, stocking history and regulations for Lake O' the Pines.
Lake O' the Pines 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 -1.3 ft vs. conservation pool today. Confirm with the operator.
See TPWD's Public Boat Ramps dataset and map for public ramps on Lake O' the Pines.
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 O' the Pines
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Lake O' the Pines weather forecast
- Today
77°F, Sunny
Wind E 0 to 5 mph - Tonight
49°F, Mostly Clear
Wind 0 mph - Wednesday
80°F, Sunny
Wind 0 mph - Wednesday Night
50°F, Clear
Wind 0 mph - Thursday
82°F, Sunny
Wind 0 mph - Thursday Night
52°F, Mostly Clear
Wind 0 mph
National Weather Service point forecast for 32.755, -94.499 (NWS SHV), issued Oct 20, 6:30 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.
Lake O' the Pines FAQ
What is the water level at Lake O' the Pines today?
On Oct 20, 2026, Lake O' the Pines was at 227.18 ft above mean sea level and 90.6% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 1.32 ft below the 228.5 ft conservation pool.
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