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Lake Texoma Fishing Report & Water Level
Lake Texoma is at 615.44 ft above mean sea level and 95.4% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 1.56 ft below the 617.0 ft conservation pool.
Lake Texoma water level today & trend
The lake is near its conservation pool (full) level.
| Level (daily avg.) | 615.44 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conservation pool | 617.0 ft msl |
| Percent full | 95.4% (+1.3 pts in 7 days, -2.7 pts in 1 year) |
| Conservation storage | 1,186,492 of 1,243,801 acre-feet |
| Current surface area | 71,597 acres |
Percent full from 2025-10-20 (98.1%) to 2026-10-20 (95.4%). Range shown 93.7%–100.0%.
Sources: TWDB Water Data for Texas: Lake Texoma (CSV). Provisional data, updated daily.
Lake Texoma 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 Texoma. Water temperature, lake level (currently +0.46 ft this week) and weather move fish more than the calendar does.
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Best baits & techniques for Lake Texoma bass fishing
General, proven approaches for the species TPWD lists in Lake Texoma. 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.
- Smallmouth bass
- Small soft plastics (tubes, Ned rigs, drop shots), jerkbaits and small crankbaits around rocky points, bluffs and gravel banks.
- Spotted bass
- Finesse plastics, shaky heads and small crankbaits around rocky structure and deeper banks.
- 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 Texoma
- Blue & channel catfish
- White & striped bass
- Largemouth bass
- Spotted bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Black & white crappie
- Bluegill
| Location | A Red River impoundment on the Texas-Oklahoma border northwest of Sherman-Denison, west of US 75 |
|---|---|
| Surface area (at full pool) | 74,686 acres |
| Maximum depth | 100 feet |
| Impounded | 1944 |
| Typical fluctuation | 5-8 feet annually |
| Normal water clarity | Moderate to clear |
| Controlling authority | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Species and lake facts from TPWD: Fishing Lake Texoma (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Bag and size limits can be lake-specific; check the TPWD Outdoor Annual.
Lake Texoma 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).
BOATER ADVISORY: Zebra mussels have invaded this reservoir! CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY your boat, trailer, livewells/bait buckets, and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law and possession and transport of zebra mussels is illegal. Fishing access, campgrounds, and other facilities can be found at Eisenhower State Park , five other public parks, and a number of private marinas and resorts.
| Map | Boat ramp / access point & location | Amenities (TPWD) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Texoma Marina & Resort Take US 377 north from Whitesboro to Gordonville; turn left on FM 901. Go 2 miles, turn right on Rock Creek Road and go about 5 miles to camp. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 523-4308 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Live Bait, ADA Accessible, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| A2 | Rock Creek Marina & Resort Take US 377 north from Whitesboro to Gordonville, turn left on FM 901. Go about two miles and watch for resort signs. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 523-3535 | Parking | Check before you go |
| A3 | Cedar Bayou Take US 377 north from Whitesboro, go approximately 13 miles and look for signs on west side of road. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 523-4248 | Restrooms, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| A4 | Juniper Point West Take US 377 north from Whitesboro, go about 14 miles and look for signs on west side of road before lake bridge. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; boarding pier provided; Launch fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (903) 523-4022 | Restrooms, Parking, Courtesy Docks, Camping | Check before you go |
| A5 | Juniper Point East Take US 377 north from Whitesboro, go about 14 miles and look for signs on east before lake bridge. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; boarding pier provided; Launch fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (903) 523-4022 | Restrooms, Parking, Courtesy Docks, Camping | Check before you go |
| B1 | Cedar Mills Resort Take US 377 north from Whitesboro, go approximately 11 miles and look for signs on east side of road. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet, as well as deep-keeled sailboats; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 523-4222 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Parking, Courtesy Docks, Boat Gas, Camping | Check before you go |
| B2 | Walnut Creek Marina Located north of Gordonville. Take US 377 north from Whitesboro, turn east on FM 901 and go 1 mile to Gordonville Road. Turn left, go 1 mile and look for sign on right. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 523-4211 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| B3 | Big Mineral Camp Located off FM 901 about 8 miles north of Sadler. Watch for signs on the right side of road. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 523-4287 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Live Bait, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| B4 | Flowing Wells Resort Go west on FM 996 from Pottsboro 4 miles, turn left on Flowing Wells Road and go 3 miles to entrance Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 786-2930 | Restrooms, ADA Accessible, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas | Check before you go |
| B5 | Paradise Cove Located about 6 miles west of Pottsboro. Take FM 996 west to Locust Road, turn left. Pass 4-way stop sign about 2 miles down, and continue 1 mile more to park entrance. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; No fee required; Privately operated (903) 786-3890 | Restrooms, Parking, Camping | Check before you go |
| B6 | Mill Creek Marina Located about 6 miles northwest of Pottsboro. Go west on FM 996, turn left on Locust Road, and turn right at 4-way stop about 2 miles down. After turn, continue 3 miles to marina entrance. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 786-2227 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| B7 | Highport Resort Located about 7 miles northwest of Pottsboro. Take FM 120 to Highport Road, turn left and go 2 miles to entrance. Four-lane boat ramp and courtesy dock; Fee required; Privately operated (903) 786-7000 | Restrooms, Parking, Courtesy Docks, Boat Gas | Check before you go |
| C1 | Island View Park | — | Check before you go |
| C2 | Lighthouse Resort Located about 6 miles north of Pottsboro. Take FM 120 north and watch for sign on right side of road. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; No fee required; Privately operated (903) 786-2311 or (800) 300-9300 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Live Bait, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| C3 | Little Mineral Marina Located off FM 120 about 8 miles north of Pottsboro. Watch for sign on right side of road. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 786-2332 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, ADA Accessible, Parking, Picnic Areas | Check before you go |
| C4 | Preston Recreation Area Located off SH 120 about 9 miles north of Pottsboro. Watch for sign on right side of road. Boat ramp for campers only; no day use permitted; No launch fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (903) 786-8408 | Restrooms, Parking, Courtesy Docks, Camping | Check before you go |
| C5 | Grandpappy Point Take US 75 north from Denison about 1 miles, turn west on Texas 84. Go about 10 miles and watch for sign. Ramp handles boats up to 20 feet; Launch fee required; Privately operated (903) 465-6330 | Restrooms, ADA Accessible, Parking, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| C6 | Eisenhower State Park Take Texas 91 north from Denison to Lake Texoma Dam. Take FM 1310 west, go 1.8 miles to Park Road 20 entrance. Ramp handles boats up to 26 feet; Park entry fee required; Operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (903) 465-1956 | Restrooms, Cleaning Stations, Live Bait, ADA Accessible, Parking, Courtesy Docks, Boat Gas, Picnic Areas, Camping | Check before you go |
| C7 | Dam Site Park Take Texas 91 north from Denison to dam. Take FM 1310 west about 300 yards to park entrance Multi-lane ramp handles boats up to 26 feet; Wheelchair-accessible bank fishing area; Launch fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (903) 465-4990 | Restrooms, Parking | Check before you go |
Access list from TPWD: Lake Texoma 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 Texoma
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Lake Texoma weather forecast
- Today
76°F, Sunny
Wind ESE 5 mph - Tonight
53°F, Mostly Clear
Wind ESE 5 mph - Wednesday
78°F, Sunny
Wind ESE 5 mph - Wednesday Night
55°F, Clear
Wind ESE 0 to 5 mph - Thursday
80°F, Sunny
Wind ESE 0 to 5 mph - Thursday Night
57°F, Mostly Clear
Wind ESE 5 mph
National Weather Service point forecast for 33.818, -96.572 (NWS FWD), issued Oct 20, 6:06 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.
Lake Texoma FAQ
What is the water level at Lake Texoma today?
On Oct 20, 2026, Lake Texoma was at 615.44 ft above mean sea level and 95.4% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 1.56 ft below the 617.0 ft conservation pool.
What fish are in Lake Texoma?
TPWD lists these predominant species for Lake Texoma: Blue & channel catfish, White & striped bass, Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, Smallmouth bass, Black & white crappie, Bluegill.
Who manages Lake Texoma?
US Army Corps of Engineers is the controlling authority, according to TPWD.
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