TexasReservoir, 19,889 acres, Live Oak County, McMullen County
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190.53ft
Down 0.14 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: E wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 83°F. Tuesday: E wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 81°F, thunderstorms possible.
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190.53ft NGVD29
-0.14 ft in 7 days12.16 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Choke Canyon Reservoir was at 190.53 ft on October 26, falling 0.14 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 202.69 ft, so the lake is 12.16 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Choke Canyon Reservoir on Wikipedia
Choke Canyon Reservoir is a 19,889-acre reservoir in Live Oak County, McMullen County, Texas. The water surface sits about 222 ft above sea level.
We read the level from USGS gauge 08206900, listed as Choke Canyon Res nr Three Rivers, 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 6 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 83°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.
Choke Canyon Reservoir was at 190.53 ft on October 26, falling 0.14 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 202.69 ft, so the lake is 12.16 ft below its usual mark.
Choke Canyon Reservoir covers about 19,889 acres (31 square miles) of surface water.
If Choke Canyon is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.