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Lavon Lake Fishing Report & Water Level
Lavon Lake is at 487.75 ft above mean sea level and 79.5% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 4.25 ft below the 492.0 ft conservation pool.
Lavon Lake water level today & trend
The lake is 4.2 ft below its conservation pool. Some shallow ramps and coves may be affected; run cautiously in unfamiliar water.
| Level (daily avg.) | 487.75 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conservation pool | 492.0 ft msl |
| Percent full | 79.5% (-0.9 pts in 7 days, -6.4 pts in 1 year) |
| Conservation storage | 325,805 of 409,757 acre-feet |
| Current surface area | 18,762 acres |
| Latest USGS gauge reading | 487.75 ft (lake elevation, NGVD29) at Oct 20, 7:00 AM CDT, USGS 08060500. Instantaneous provisional value; datum can differ slightly from TWDB. |
Percent full from 2025-10-20 (85.9%) to 2026-10-20 (79.5%). Range shown 79.0%–100.0%.
Sources: TWDB Water Data for Texas: Lavon Lake (CSV), USGS. Provisional data, updated daily.
Lavon Lake 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 Lavon Lake. 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 Lavon Lake bass fishing
General, proven approaches for the species TPWD lists in Lavon Lake. 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.
- White bass
- Small slabs, jigs, inline spinners and small crankbaits. Look for schools chasing shad, and spring spawning runs in the tributaries.
- 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 Lavon Lake
- Largemouth bass
- White bass
- Channel & blue catfish
- Crappie
| Location | In Collin County northeast of Dallas and 4 miles northeast of Wylie, off Texas Highway 78 |
|---|---|
| Surface area (at full pool) | 21,400 acres |
| Maximum depth | 59 feet |
| Impounded | 1953 |
| Typical fluctuation | Moderate |
| Normal water clarity | Moderate, greenish color |
| Controlling authority | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Species and lake facts from TPWD: Fishing Lavon Lake (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Bag and size limits can be lake-specific; check the TPWD Outdoor Annual.
Lavon Lake 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 -4.2 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. The Army Corps of Engineers operates 15 lakeside parks with boat ramps and other facilities. A launch fee is required at some ramps; an annual pass is available. Full-service marinas are located in Collin Park and East Fork Park.
| Map | Boat ramp / access point & location | Amenities (TPWD) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Twin Groves Located uplake on Twin Groves Creek. Take US 380 east from Mckinney, go about 12 miles and look for park entrance to the north, before crossing bridge. Two-lane boat ramp, no dock; No fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking | Check before you go |
| A2 | Caddo Park Located uplake on the east shore. Take US 380 east from McKinney, go about 14 miles and look for signs on the north side designating park entrance Fishing ponds in park; fee required; Four-lane boat ramp with courtesy dock; No boat launch fee; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks | Check before you go |
| A3 | Elm Creek Located uplake on the east shore. From US 380 in Farmersville, take Texas 78 south 3.25 miles and look for park entrance on west side of road. One 2-lane boat ramp; No fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking | Check before you go |
| B1 | Lakeland Park Located mid-lake on the east shore. From US 380 in Farmersville, take Texas 78 south 4 miles and look for park entrance on west side of road. Four-lane boat ramp; Fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| B2 | Tickey Creek Located on the west shore of the east arm of the lake. Take FM 982 south from US 380 in Princeton. Go approximately 3.5 miles then turn east on FM 3364 in Culleoka. Park is about half a mile down on the right. Four-lane boat ramp; Fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B3 | Pebble Beach Located mid-lake on the east shore. From US 380 in Farmersville, take Texas 78 south 6 miles and look for park entrance on west side of road. Four-lane boat ramp; No fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B4 | Little Ridge Located on the east shore off Texas 78 between Lavon and Farmersville. Four-lane boat ramp with dock; No fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B5 | Mallard Park Located downlake on the southeast shore. Take Texas 78 north from Lavon and look for park entrance on the west side of the road. Four-lane boat ramp with dock; No fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, courtesy docks | Check before you go |
| B6 | Lavonia Park Located downlake on the east shore. From Texas 78 north of Lavon, turn west on FM 6. Two 4-lane ramps, one inside park and one just outside; Courtesy dock provided at inside ramp; Fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| B7 | Clear Lake Located on the west shore of the east arm of the lake. Take FM 982 south from US 380 in Princeton. Go approximately 8.5 miles and look for signs designating park entrance. Two 4-lane boat ramps; courtesy dock at south ramp; Fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| C1 | Bratonia Park Take FM 982 south from US 380 out of Princeton. Go approximately 5.5 miles, then turn right on FM 3286. Go about 1 mile then turn right on FM 546. Park is one mile on the west side of the road. Two-lane boat ramp, no dock; No fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking | Check before you go |
| C2 | Highland Park Located on the west shore of the Trinity River arm. Take Parker road east from Plano; turn left on FM 1378. Go about two miles and turn right on FM 3286. Follow road 2.5 miles and look for park entrance to the north. Four-lane boat ramp, no dock; No fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking | Check before you go |
| C3 | Brockdale Park Located on the west shore of the Trinity River arm. Take Parker Road east from Plano until it ends at FM 1378. Turn left, go about 2 miles, and turn right on FM 3286. Go 3/4 mile and look for park entrance on right. Four-lane boat ramp, no dock; No fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking | Check before you go |
| C4 | Collin Park Located downlake on the west shore of the Trinity River arm. From US 75 in Plano, take Parker Road east to where it ends at FM 1378. Turn right, then take first left on FM 2514. Go about one mile, turn right, then go 1.5 miles. Watch for signs designating park entrance. Two 4-lane boat ramps; Park entry fee required; Operated by Collin Park Marina (972) 442-5755 | restrooms, parking, boat gas, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| C5 | East Fork Located downlake west of the dam. Take Texas 78 east from Wylie, turn north on County Road 389. Park entrance is near intersection of CR 389 and CR 384. Two 4-lane boat ramps, courtesy dock at east ramp; Fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers and East Fork Harbor Marina (972) 442-1143 | restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| C6 | Avalon Park Located downlake west of the dam. Take Texas 78 east from Wylie, turn north on County Road 434, and turn left (west) on CR 384. Look for park on right. Four-lane concrete ramp with courtesy dock; Fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (972) 442-3141 | restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas | Check before you go |
Access list from TPWD: Lavon Lake 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 Lavon Lake
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Lavon Lake weather forecast
- Today
78°F, Sunny
Wind E 5 mph - Tonight
55°F, Mostly Clear
Wind E 5 mph - Wednesday
79°F, Sunny
Wind E 0 to 5 mph - Wednesday Night
57°F, Clear
Wind E 0 to 5 mph - Thursday
81°F, Sunny
Wind ESE 5 mph - Thursday Night
59°F, Mostly Clear
Wind ESE 0 to 5 mph
National Weather Service point forecast for 33.032, -96.482 (NWS FWD), issued Oct 20, 6:06 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.
Lavon Lake FAQ
What is the water level at Lavon Lake today?
On Oct 20, 2026, Lavon Lake was at 487.75 ft above mean sea level and 79.5% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 4.25 ft below the 492.0 ft conservation pool.
What fish are in Lavon Lake?
TPWD lists these predominant species for Lavon Lake: Largemouth bass, White bass, Channel & blue catfish, Crappie.
Who manages Lavon Lake?
US Army Corps of Engineers is the controlling authority, according to TPWD.
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