Lake Livingston

Trinity River Authority • Impounded 1969 • 90,000 surface acres

Lake Livingston water level Boat Ramps & Camping Fishing Living Nearby

Lake Livingston

128.97 ft MSL Below normal

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 2:45 AM CST

NOAA National Water Prediction Service (LVDT2)

-2.03 ft vs normal pool (131.00 ft) Texas Water Development Board · checked 2026-11-04

24h change: 0.04 ft

Lake Livingston water level

30-Day Level Trend Lake Livingston water level

30d Change: +0.1 ft 7d Change: -0.15 ft

Boat Ramps Listed 1

Lake Livingston Boat Ramps, Campgrounds & Marinas

Each site below links to the official listing it came from. Ramp closures depend on each ramp's design and the lake level, and most operators don't publish them in real time, so confirm with Trinity River Authority before you launch.

Boat Ramps & Launches

Public launches, lane counts, fees, and federal pass info. Confirm ramp status with the operator before launching.

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🚤 Lake Livingston State Park Boat Ramp

Check Status

Fee: Check with operator

Boat ramp inside Lake Livingston State Park.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Campgrounds listed by Recreation.gov and official park sources

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⛺ Lake Livingston State Park Campground

Check with operator

Campsites inside Lake Livingston State Park.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Marinas

Marinas on the lake. Contact each marina for services and rates.

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⚓ Kickapoo Marina

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Fishing Lake Livingston

Solunar Fishing Report · Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Lake Livingston Fishing Report

Solunar RatingGood (3/4)

Best solunar period — Moon Overhead 7:33 AM–9:33 AM CST

Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:33 AM–9:33 AM CST; lake at 128.97 ft, 2.0 ft below normal pool, steady over 24 hours.

Minor PeriodMoonrise

1:40 AM – 2:40 AM

Major PeriodMoon Overhead

7:33 AM – 9:33 AM

Minor PeriodMoonset

2:19 PM – 3:19 PM

Major PeriodMoon Underfoot

7:55 PM – 9:55 PM

Sunrise 6:37 AMSunset 5:30 PMMoonrise 2:10 AMMoonset 2:49 PMTimes in CST

The solunar rating follows solunar theory, an angler tradition rather than a measurement. Today's rating reflects a gently rising lake level. Moon and sun times are calculated for the lake's location; it is not a catch report.

Fishing & Boating Rules

Official Sources

Commonly Targeted Species:

🐟 Largemouth bass🐟 Bluegill🐟 Blue, channel & flathead catfish🐟 White bass🐟 Striped bass🐟 Crappie

Limits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Lake Livingston:

Texas: Fishing regulations (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) · Boating laws (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)

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Report Conditions on Lake Livingston

Seen a hazard, a ramp closure, or changing water clarity? Reports go to LakeWatchers for review.

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Tell us about water clarity, ramp conditions, or hazards. We review reports and use them to correct the information on this page.

Copernicus Sentinel-2

Latest Satellite Image of Lake Livingston

A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.

Captured 2026-10-26 (1% cloud cover in scene)

Sentinel-2 true-colour satellite image of Lake Livingston captured 2026-10-26

10 m/px • Level-2A surface reflectanceOpen full image ↗

Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.

Local Marina & Charter Directory

Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Livingston

Marinas from official listings, plus open spots for local guides and rental operators.

Local Directory

Listed Marina

⚓ Kickapoo Marina

Partner Spotlight Accepting Partners

Charter Guide or Boat Rental on Lake Livingston?

Reach boaters and anglers checking water levels and boat ramp listings before heading to Lake Livingston.

✓ Direct phone click-to-call & booking URL

✓ Verified guide badge & prominent card placement

Living Near Lake Livingston

Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Lake Livingston is managed by Trinity River Authority. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.

Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.

Nearby towns. Livingston, TX, Onalaska, TX, Coldspring, TX, Huntsville, TX. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.

Lakefront Living & Property

Living on Lake Livingston

Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Livingston? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.

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