TexasReservoir, 14,379 acres, Bosque County, Hill County
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530.58ft
Down 0.18 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 80°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 82°F.
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530.58ft NGVD29
-0.18 ft in 7 days3.29 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lake Whitney was at 530.58 ft on October 26, falling 0.18 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 527.29 ft, so the lake is 3.29 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: Lake Whitney on Wikipedia
Lake Whitney is a 14,379-acre reservoir in Bosque County, Hill County, Texas. The reservoir dates to 1954. The water surface sits about 528 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 08092500 (Whitney Lk nr Whitney, TX). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. 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: SE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 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 Whitney was at 530.58 ft on October 26, falling 0.18 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 527.29 ft, so the lake is 3.29 ft above its usual mark.
Lake Whitney covers about 14,379 acres (22 square miles) of surface water.
The dam that forms Lake Whitney was completed in 1954.
If Whitney is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.