Lake levels
Lake Travis, TX
- water level
- 677.86 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Capacity
- 94.7%
- Below full
- 3.14 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.18 ft
- Capacity
- 94.7%
- Below full
- 3.14 ft
In brief
Lake Travis stood at 677.86 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 94.7% full and 3.14 feet below its full pool of 681 feet. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 1940.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 677.86 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.7% |
| Storage | 1,056,426 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 1,098,044 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 18,811 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 535.75 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 681.00 ft |
| Record high | 710.31 ft (1991-12-26) |
| Record low | 548.20 ft (1940-10-31) |
| Average of all readings | 666.09 ft |
| Data span | 86 years (30,686 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Travis
No trout releases are listed for Lake Travis in the current Texas trout-stocking schedule. Trout stocking is typically concentrated in cooler waters. Texas trout stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Travis full right now?
Lake Travis is at 94.7% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 3.14 ft below full pool of 681.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.18 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Travis today?
The most recent reading at Lake Travis is 677.86 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Travis has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Travis in our records is 710.31 ft on 1991-12-26. The lowest is 548.20 ft on 1940-10-31. Our record covers about 86 years of readings.
Is Lake Travis low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 85% of them, which we classify as near full. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Lake Travis changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lake Travis has risen 1.18 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Lake Travis changed over the past year?
Lake Travis is +7.48 ft compared with this date last year (677.86 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 86 years, with a record high of 710.31 ft and a record low of 548.20 ft.
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Lake Travis stood at 677.86 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 94.7% full and 3.14 feet below its full pool of 681 feet. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 1940.
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lake-travis-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Travis water level, 1940 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-travis/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.