Water level
677.84ft NAVD88
-0.34 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Travis was at 677.84 ft on October 26, falling 0.34 ft over the past week.
TexasReservoir, 19,027 acres, Burnet County, Travis County
Lake Travis conditions today
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677.84ft
Down 0.34 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 82°F. Tuesday: SE wind 2 to 6 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 81°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Texas
- County
- Burnet County, Travis County
- Surface area
- 19,027 acres
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- Max depth
- 210 ft
- Dam completed
- 1937
- USGS gauge
- 08154500, Lcra Lk Travis nr Austin, TX
- Coordinates
- 30.3919° N, 97.9067° W
Background reading: Lake Travis on Wikipedia
About Lake Travis
Lake Travis covers about 19,027 acres in Burnet County, Travis County, Texas and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1937. The surface sits about 682 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 210 ft down.
We read the level from USGS gauge 08154500, listed as Lcra Lk Travis nr Austin, 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.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. 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.
Lake Travis questions
Is it windy on Lake Travis today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 82°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 Lake Travis right now?
Lake Travis was at 677.84 ft on October 26, falling 0.34 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Travis?
Lake Travis covers about 19,027 acres (30 square miles) of surface water.
How deep is Lake Travis?
The deepest point of Lake Travis is roughly 210 ft.
When was Lake Travis built?
The dam that forms Lake Travis was completed in 1937.
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