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Lake Somerville Fishing Report & Water Level

Lake Somerville is at 236.45 ft above mean sea level and 88.8% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 1.55 ft below the 238.0 ft conservation pool.

Lake Somerville water level today & trend

236.45 ftLake level (msl)
88.8%Percent full
-0.19 ftvs. last week (Oct 13, 2026)
+0.65 ftvs. last year (Oct 20, 2025)

The lake is near its conservation pool (full) level.

Level (daily avg.)236.45 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026)
Conservation pool238.0 ft msl
Percent full88.8% (-1.3 pts in 7 days, +4.6 pts in 1 year)
Conservation storage133,400 of 150,293 acre-feet
Current surface area10,583 acres
Latest USGS gauge reading236.45 ft (lake elevation, NGVD29) at Oct 20, 7:00 AM CDT, USGS 08109900. Instantaneous provisional value; datum can differ slightly from TWDB.

Percent full from 2025-10-20 (84.2%) to 2026-10-20 (88.8%). Range shown 73.5%–100.0%.

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

Lake Somerville 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 Somerville. Water temperature, lake level (currently -0.19 ft this week) and weather move fish more than the calendar does.

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Best baits & techniques for Lake Somerville bass fishing

General, proven approaches for the species TPWD lists in Lake Somerville. 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.
Striped & hybrid striped bass
Live shad, slabs/jigging spoons, swimbaits and topwaters when fish are schooling. Watch for gulls and surface activity, and use electronics to find schools in open water.
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.
Sunfish (bluegill, redear)
Crickets, worms and small jigs or spinners near docks, shallow cover and beds in late spring and summer.

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

Fish species in Lake Somerville

LocationOn Yegua Creek in Washington County, 30 miles from Bryan/College Station
Surface area (at full pool)11,456 acres
Maximum depth38 feet
Impounded1967
Typical fluctuationLow to moderate, 1-6 feet
Normal water claritySlightly stained
Controlling authorityUS Army Corps of Engineers

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

Lake Somerville 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 -1.6 ft vs. conservation pool today. Confirm with the operator (US Army Corps of Engineers).

Eleven boat ramps, seven parks, and two private floating marinas provide plenty of lake access for water recreation. The US Army Corps of Engineers operates three parks that offer campsites with picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and showers. Most sites have shelter-tops. Electricity is extra. The Nails Creek and Birch Creek units of Lake Somerville State Park offer camping and other activities.

MapBoat ramp / access point & locationAmenities (TPWD)Status
ANails Creek Unit
From Giddings go 7 miles east on US 290. Turn left on FM 180 and go 13 miles to park entrance
2-lane ramp accommodates all boat types; Park entry fee required; Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (979) 289-2392		restrooms, parking, campingCheck before you go
BBirch Creek Unit
From Somerville go approximately 3.5 miles north on Texas 36 to FM 60 on the north side of Lyons. Turn left and go 7.1 miles, turn left on Park Road 57.
Two 2-lane ramps accommodate all boat types; Fishing jetty; Park entry fee required; Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (979) 535-7763		restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, campingCheck before you go
CRocky Creek
From Somerville go 4 miles south on Texas 36 to FM 1948. Turn right and go 5 miles to Rocky Creek Park entrance.
Ramp accommodates all boat types; $2 boat launch fee; annual permit available; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (979) 596-1622		restrooms, parking, campingCheck before you go
DBig Creek
From Somerville go 3.5 miles north on Texas 36 to FM 60 north of Lyons. Turn left and travel 3.7 miles to Recreational Road 4 and turn left. Road ends at Big Creek Park
Ramp will accommodate all boat types; $3 launch fee; Privately operated (979) 596-1616		restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go
EYegua Creek
From Somerville go 4 miles South on Texas 36 to FM 1948. Turn right and go approximately 2 miles to the entrance to Yegua Creek Park
Two ramps will accommodate all boat types; $2 boat launch fee; annual permit available; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (979) 596-1622		restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, campingCheck before you go
FWelch Park
From Somerville take Thornberry Road 1.5 miles to the Lake Somerville Dam. Turn right on the dam to the entrance of Welch Park
Ramp will accommodate all boat types; $3 fee required; Privately operated (979) 596-2286		restrooms, parking, campingCheck before you go
GOverlook Park/Marina
From Somerville take Texas 36 South and turn right on FM 1948. Go approximately 1/4 mile and turn on the first road to the right. Marina is at end of road.
Ramp will accommodate all boat types; Fee required; Public park operated by Corps of Engineers (979) 596-1622; Marina privately operated (979) 289-2321		restrooms, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, boat gas, picnic areas, campingCheck before you go

Access list from TPWD: Lake Somerville 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 Somerville

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Lake Somerville weather forecast

National Weather Service point forecast for 30.322, -96.526 (NWS HGX), issued Oct 20, 7:20 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.

Lake Somerville FAQ

What is the water level at Lake Somerville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, Lake Somerville was at 236.45 ft above mean sea level and 88.8% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 1.55 ft below the 238.0 ft conservation pool.

What fish are in Lake Somerville?

TPWD lists these predominant species for Lake Somerville: Largemouth bass, White & hybrid striped bass, Bluegill, Channel, blue & flathead catfish, White & black crappie.

Who manages Lake Somerville?

US Army Corps of Engineers is the controlling authority, according to TPWD.

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