TexasNatural lake, 1,269 acres, Houston County
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Outlook. Monday: E wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: SE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F.
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259.11ft NGVD29
-0.06 ft in 7 days0.65 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Houston County Lake was at 259.11 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 259.76 ft, so the lake is 0.65 ft below its usual mark.
Set in Houston County, Texas, Houston County Lake is a 1,269-acre natural lake.
We read the level from USGS gauge 08065330, listed as Houston County Lk nr Crockett, TX. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height.
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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 7 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.
Houston County Lake was at 259.11 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 259.76 ft, so the lake is 0.65 ft below its usual mark.
Houston County Lake covers about 1,269 acres (2.0 square miles) of surface water.
If Houston County is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.