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Belton Lake conditions today

Belton Lake, Texas
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Water level

592.74ft

Down 0.18 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 81°F.

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Water level

592.74ft NGVD29

-0.18 ft in 7 days

0.38 ft above the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Belton Lake was at 592.74 ft on October 26, falling 0.18 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 592.36 ft, so the lake is 0.38 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Texas
County
Bell County, Coryell County
Surface area
12,426 acres
USGS gauge
08102000, Belton Lk nr Belton, TX
Coordinates
31.1086° N, 97.4725° W

Background reading: Belton Lake on Wikipedia

About Belton Lake

Belton Lake is a 12,426-acre reservoir in Bell County, Coryell County, Texas.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 08102000 (Belton Lk nr Belton, TX). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Belton Lake questions

Is it windy on Belton Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 81°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Belton Lake right now?

Belton Lake was at 592.74 ft on October 26, falling 0.18 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 592.36 ft, so the lake is 0.38 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Belton Lake?

Belton Lake covers about 12,426 acres (19 square miles) of surface water.

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