Water level
887.59ft NAVD88
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Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Inks Lake was at 887.59 ft on October 26, rising 0.20 ft over the past week.
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Inks Lake conditions today
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Water level
887.59ft
Up 0.20 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: SE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 80°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 80°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Texas
- USGS gauge
- 08148100, Lcra Inks Lk nr Kingsland, TX
- Coordinates
- 30.7310° N, 98.3847° W
Background reading: Inks Lake on Wikipedia
About Inks Lake
Inks Lake is a reservoir in Texas.
We read the level from USGS gauge 08148100, listed as Lcra Inks Lk nr Kingsland, 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.
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.
Inks Lake questions
Is it windy on Inks Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 80°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 Inks Lake right now?
Inks Lake was at 887.59 ft on October 26, rising 0.20 ft over the past week.
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