TexasReservoir, 401 acres, Parker County
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Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 80°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 3 to 9 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 81°F.
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861.18ft NGVD29
-0.07 ft in 7 days0.48 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lake Mineral Wells was at 861.18 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 861.66 ft, so the lake is 0.48 ft below its usual mark.
Set in Parker County, Texas, Lake Mineral Wells is a 401-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 08090700 (Lk Mineral Wells nr Mineral Wells, TX). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 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.
Lake Mineral Wells was at 861.18 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 861.66 ft, so the lake is 0.48 ft below its usual mark.
Lake Mineral Wells covers about 401 acres (0.6 square miles) of surface water.
If Mineral Wells is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.