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Wright Patman Lake conditions today

Wright Patman Lake, Texas
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Water level

224.84ft

Down 0.13 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: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: SE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 81°F.

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Water level

224.84ft NGVD29

-0.13 ft in 7 days

0.07 ft below the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Wright Patman Lake was at 224.84 ft on October 26, falling 0.13 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 224.91 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Texas
Surface area
29,506 acres
USGS gauge
07344200, Wright Patman Lk nr Texarkana, TX
Coordinates
33.3047° N, 94.1600° W

Background reading: Wright Patman Lake on Wikipedia

About Wright Patman Lake

Wright Patman Lake is a 29,506-acre reservoir in Texas.

We read the level from USGS gauge 07344200, listed as Wright Patman Lk nr Texarkana, 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.

Wright Patman Lake questions

Is it windy on Wright Patman Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°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 Wright Patman Lake right now?

Wright Patman Lake was at 224.84 ft on October 26, falling 0.13 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 224.91 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Wright Patman Lake?

Wright Patman Lake covers about 29,506 acres (46 square miles) of surface water.

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