Lake Nocona Water Level Today
Also known as Farmers Creek Reservoir
Daily level, percent full and history for Lake Nocona, on the Farmers Creek in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Lake Nocona full?
No. Lake Nocona is 72.9% full, 4.64 ft below full pool. It is 2.92 ft lower than a year ago (825.78 ft on Nov 9, 2025).
Lake Nocona level history
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 822.86 | 72.9% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 822.87 | 72.9% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 822.88 | 73.0% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 822.90 | 73.1% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 822.91 | 73.1% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 822.92 | 73.2% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 822.94 | 73.3% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 822.86 | 72.9% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 822.85 | 72.8% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 822.86 | 72.9% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 822.86 | 72.9% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 822.87 | 72.9% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 822.88 | 73.0% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 822.89 | 73.0% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 822.90 | 73.1% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 822.91 | 73.1% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 822.93 | 73.2% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 822.94 | 73.3% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 822.95 | 73.3% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 822.96 | 73.4% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 822.98 | 73.5% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 822.99 | 73.6% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 823.01 | 73.7% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 823.03 | 73.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 823.06 | 73.9% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 823.03 | 73.8% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 822.89 | 73.0% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 822.91 | 73.1% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 822.92 | 73.2% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 822.93 | 73.2% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 822.96 | 73.4% |
Full pool 827.5 ftLow 822.38 ft · Sep 30High 825.75 ft · Nov 10
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 822.86 | 822.94 |
| Oct 2026 | 822.80 | 823.06 |
| Sep 2026 | 822.38 | 823.09 |
| Aug 2026 | 823.18 | 823.99 |
| Jul 2026 | 824.08 | 824.79 |
| Jun 2026 | 824.75 | 824.99 |
| May 2026 | 824.93 | 825.22 |
| Apr 2026 | 824.91 | 825.26 |
| Mar 2026 | 824.94 | 825.25 |
| Feb 2026 | 825.16 | 825.28 |
| Jan 2026 | 825.18 | 825.39 |
| Dec 2025 | 825.41 | 825.64 |
| Nov 2025 | 825.67 | 825.78 |
Full pool 827.5 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 822.45 | 825.39 |
| 2025 | 825.29 | 830.24 |
| 2024 | 821.55 | 826.08 |
| 2023 | 821.78 | 824.96 |
| 2022 | 823.22 | 825.82 |
| 2021 | 825.65 | 828.48 |
| 2020 | 825.88 | 829.37 |
| 2019 | 825.89 | 829.18 |
| 2018 | 825.47 | 828.32 |
| 2017 | 825.77 | 827.93 |
| 2016 | 826.60 | 826.67 |
Full pool 827.5 ftHighest 833.46 ft · Jun 18, 2015Lowest 813.11 ft · Feb 27, 2015
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 821.59 | 830.24 |
| 2010s | 813.12 | 833.46 |
| 2000s | 817.25 | 830.79 |
| 1990s | 821.37 | 824.43 |
- Lake Nocona level
- Full pool 827.5 ft
- Above full pool
Lake Nocona on Nov 9 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 822.86 | — | |
| 2025 | 825.78 | +2.92 | |
| 2024 | 825.66 | +2.80 | |
| 2023 | 822.11 | −0.75 | |
| 2022 | 823.40 | +0.54 | |
| 2021 | 826.15 | +3.29 | |
| 2020 | 826.61 | +3.75 | |
| 2019 | 826.16 | +3.30 | |
| 2018 | 827.92 | +5.06 | |
| 2017 | 826.18 | +3.32 | |
| 2016 | 826.67 | +3.81 |
Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2023.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 21,444 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 1,158 acres
- Highest since 1999
- 833.46 ftJun 18, 2015
- Lowest since 1999
- 813.11 ftFeb 27, 2015
- Data since
- Mar 13, 1999
- Dam
- Farmer Creek Damcompleted 1960
- River
- Farmers Creek
- Owned by
- City of Nocona
- Dam location
- Montague County
- Gauge location
- 33.8826, −97.6528
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Mar 13, 1999 to today (daily averages).
Lake Nocona map and depth
- Dam and level gauge
- Average depth when full
- about 16 ftcapacity ÷ surface area
- Average depth today
- about 13 ftstorage ÷ surface area today
- Surface area
- about 1,310 acresmeasured on the OpenStreetMap outline
- Height of Farmer Creek Dam
- 78 ftNational Inventory of Dams
The outline shows the mapped shoreline, not today’s water line: when the lake is low, the water stands back from it.
Fishing on Lake Nocona
- Main fish species
- Largemouth bass, crappie and channel & blue catfish
- Bag and length limits
- Statewide rules for all species
- Last stocking
- 2026: 24,628 Lone Star bass fingerlings
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lone Star bass | 24,628 | Fingerling |
| 2022 | Lone Star bass | 24,482 | Fingerling |
| 2019 | Florida largemouth bass | 28,387 | Fingerling |
| 2018 | Florida largemouth bass | 133,825 | Fingerling |
| 2016 | Threadfin shad | 1,500 | Adult |
This week’s fishing report (TPWD) · TPWD guide to Lake Nocona
Species, fishing rules and stocking records from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (checked Nov 9, 2026).
Weather on the lake
- Today75°FHighLow 55°FSW 0–5 mphMostly Sunny
- Tonight55°FLowSSW 0–5 mphPartly Cloudy
- Tuesday79°FHighLow 56°FSW 5 mphSunny
- Wednesday78°FHighLow 48°FWNW 5–10 mphSunny
- Thursday72°FHighLow 41°FNNW 0–5 mphSunny
- Friday64°FHighLow 41°FNNE 5 mphSunny
- Saturday70°FHighLow 48°FSSE 5–10 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (33.88, −97.65). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Lake Nocona?
827.5 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Farmer Creek Dam.
How much does Lake Nocona need to be full?
Lake Nocona needs 4.64 ft more water to reach full pool (827.5 ft), or about 5,819 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 9, 2026.
How deep is Lake Nocona?
Lake Nocona is about 16 ft deep on average when full: 21,444 acre-ft of storage spread over about 1,310 acres of surface. At today’s level the average depth is about 13 ft. As in most reservoirs, the deepest water is in the old river channel near Farmer Creek Dam.
What fish are in Lake Nocona?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists largemouth bass, crappie and channel & blue catfish as the main fish in Lake Nocona. The last stocking was in 2026: 24,628 Lone Star bass fingerlings.
Is Lake Nocona rising or falling?
It is steady: 0.00 ft in the last 7 days and −0.01 ft in 24 hours, to 822.86 ft on Nov 9, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Lake Nocona last full?
It was last at or above full pool (827.5 ft) on Jul 17, 2025. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 4.64 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Lake Nocona reached 833.46 ft on Jun 18, 2015. The lowest was 813.11 ft on Feb 27, 2015 (TWDB data since 1999; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Lake Nocona changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 822.38 ft (Sep 30, 2026) to 825.75 ft (Nov 10, 2025), a swing of 3.37 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated every morning with the daily reading published by the Texas Water Development Board. The last reading is from Nov 9, 2026.
Where this data comes from
Daily reservoir data from the Texas Water Development Board (Lake Nocona on waterdatafortexas.org). Updated every morning. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.
Lake Levels Daily is an independent site, not affiliated with TWDB, LCRA, USACE, USGS, NOAA, TVA or any lake operator. Check official sources before making safety decisions.