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Lewisville Lake Fishing Report & Water Level
Lewisville Lake is at 518.16 ft above mean sea level and 82.4% full as of Oct 20, 2026 (TWDB daily average). That is 3.84 ft below the 522.0 ft conservation pool.
Lewisville Lake water level today & trend
The lake is 3.8 ft below its conservation pool. Some shallow ramps and coves may be affected; run cautiously in unfamiliar water.
| Level (daily avg.) | 518.16 ft msl (Oct 20, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conservation pool | 522.0 ft msl |
| Percent full | 82.4% (-1.0 pts in 7 days, -10.4 pts in 1 year) |
| Conservation storage | 464,244 of 563,228 acre-feet |
| Current surface area | 24,486 acres |
| Latest USGS gauge reading | 518.16 ft (lake elevation, NGVD29) at Oct 20, 6:15 AM CDT, USGS 08052800. Instantaneous provisional value; datum can differ slightly from TWDB. |
Percent full from 2025-10-20 (92.8%) to 2026-10-20 (82.4%). Range shown 82.4%–100.0%.
Sources: TWDB Water Data for Texas: Lewisville Lake (CSV), USGS. Provisional data, updated daily.
Lewisville 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 Lewisville Lake. Water temperature, lake level (currently -0.23 ft this week) and weather move fish more than the calendar does.
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Best baits & techniques for Lewisville Lake bass fishing
General, proven approaches for the species TPWD lists in Lewisville 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.
- 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.
Comparing gear? See our baitcasting reel and bass rod spec comparisons.
Fish species in Lewisville Lake
- Largemouth bass
- Spotted bass
- White & hybrid striped bass
- White crappie
- Blue & channel catfish
| Location | On the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Denton County near Lewisville |
|---|---|
| Surface area (at full pool) | 29,592 acres |
| Maximum depth | 67 feet |
| Impounded | 1954 |
| Typical fluctuation | 4-8 feet annually |
| Normal water clarity | Stained |
| Controlling authority | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Species and lake facts from TPWD: Fishing Lewisville Lake (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). Bag and size limits can be lake-specific; check the TPWD Outdoor Annual.
Lewisville 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 -3.8 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 major parks on Lewisville Lake or has leased parks out to the surrounding communities. An entrance/boat ramp fee is charged at USACE parks and most other parks.
| Map | Boat ramp / access point & location | Amenities (TPWD) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Crescent Oaks From FM 720 in Oak Point go west on McCormack and south and west on Lakeshore Blvd. One-lane concrete ramp with parking for 5 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by Town of Oak Point (972) 292-3266 | parking, courtesy docks | Check before you go |
| A2 | Big Sandy Take I-35E north of Lewisville, turn east on Shady Shores Road and then north on Lake Shore. Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 24 vehicles; No fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100 | parking | Check before you go |
| A3 | Westlake Park Take I-35E north of Lewisville, take Lake Dallas exit to Main Street. Follow Main Street all the way to Westlake Park Road. Ramp will accommodate all boat types; Fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B1 | Pilot Knoll In Lewisville, take FM 407 west from I-35E to Chinn Road. Take Chinn north to Chapel Road, turn north, then turn east on Orchard Hill Lane to ramp. Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 30 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by the town of Flower Mound (972) 874-6000 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| B2 | Sycamore Bend From Lewisville on I-35E, take the Hickory Creek exit. Go north on South Denton Drive to Turbeville Drive, take Turbeville to the west, and turn south on Sycamore Creek into the park. Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 26 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| B3 | Point Vista From I 35 in Lake Dallas go west on Turbeville Road and south on Point Vista. Two-lane ramp with parking for 50 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by Town of Hickory Creek (940) 497-2528 | parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B4 | Arrowhead Park From I-35E just north of Lewisville Lake bridge, take Lake Dallas exit. Park entrance is first right off exit ramp. Six-lane concrete ramp with a maximum parking capacity of 50; Fee required; Operated by Town of Hickory Creek (940) 497-2528 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B5 | Copperas Branch Located on the west access road of I-35 just north of Lewisville in Highland Village Four concrete boat lanes with parking for up to 50 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by City of Highland Village (972) 317-7430 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| B6 | Tower Bay From I-35E, just south of Lewisville Lake bridge, take Highland Village exit and follow west access road north to ramp. Four-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by City of Lewisville (972) 219-3400 | ADA Accessible, parking | Check before you go |
| B7 | Lewisville City Park In Lewisville, take North Mill Street to Lake Park Road and turn east to park. Eleven boat lanes with a maximum parking capacity of 108; Privately operated fishing barge; Fees required; Operated by City of Lewisville (972) 219-3550; fishing barge operated by private concession (972) 436-9341 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| C1 | Doe Branch From Hwy 380 take South Paloma Creek Blvd approximately 2 miles to park. One-lane ramp with parking for 25 vehicles; No fee required; Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100 | parking | Check before you go |
| C2 | Little Elm Park Located off FM 720 in the town of Little Elm. Take Park Road north, just north and east of the bridge. Three-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 trucks and trailers; Launch fee required; Operated by City of Little Elm (972) 731-3296 | restrooms, parking, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| C3 | Cottonwood Park From FM 720 in Little Elm go south on Lobo to the park. Bank fishing available; No fee required; Operated by City of Little Elm (972) 731-3296 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| C4 | Hidden Cove Located off Texas Highway 423 about 2 miles north of The Colony. Turn west at the sign. Three-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by City of The Colony (972) 294-1443 | restrooms, cleaning stations, live bait, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| D1 | Stewart's Creek Located in The Colony off Texas Highway 423. Take North Colony Blvd. to Sparks Road. Four-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by City of The Colony (972) 294-1443 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas, camping | Check before you go |
| D2 | Eastvale Park From Hwy 121 go north on FM 423 through The Colony. The park is on the left just after you cross a bridge. One-lane concrete ramp with maximum parking capacity of 20; Fee required; Operated by City of The Colony (972) 625-1106 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, picnic areas | Check before you go |
| D3 | East Hill Park Located off Texas 121 east of Lewisville. Turn north on East Hill Park Road. Four-lane ramp with parking for 59 vehicles; Fee required; Operated by Pier 12 (972) 625-2233 | restrooms, ADA Accessible, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas | Check before you go |
Access list from TPWD: Lewisville 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 Lewisville Lake
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Lewisville Lake weather forecast
- Today
79°F, Sunny
Wind ESE 5 mph - Tonight
57°F, Clear
Wind ESE 5 mph - Wednesday
80°F, Sunny
Wind E 0 to 5 mph - Wednesday Night
59°F, Clear
Wind ESE 0 to 5 mph - Thursday
81°F, Sunny
Wind ESE 0 to 5 mph - Thursday Night
61°F, Partly Cloudy
Wind SE 5 mph
National Weather Service point forecast for 33.069, -96.964 (NWS FWD), issued Oct 20, 6:06 AM CDT. Full forecast at weather.gov.
Lewisville Lake FAQ
What is the water level at Lewisville Lake today?
On Oct 20, 2026, Lewisville Lake was at 518.16 ft above mean sea level and 82.4% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board. That is 3.84 ft below the 522.0 ft conservation pool.
What fish are in Lewisville Lake?
TPWD lists these predominant species for Lewisville Lake: Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, White & hybrid striped bass, White crappie, Blue & channel catfish.
Who manages Lewisville Lake?
US Army Corps of Engineers is the controlling authority, according to TPWD.
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