Lake Ray Roberts
USACE Fort Worth District • Built 1987 • 29,350 surface acres • 158 miles shoreline
Lake Ray Roberts
Great Day on the Water
Level is right at normal conservation pool (-0.5 ft), water temp is a comfortable 83°f, light winds around 5 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Lake Ray Roberts
A crown jewel of the North Texas state park system, located just 45 minutes north of DFW. Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch units feature high quality boat ramps, shaded campsites, and the 20-mile multi-use Greenbelt trail connecting to Lake Lewisville downstream.
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public concrete launches, usable lake elevations, and federal pass info🚤 Isle Dubois State Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Johnson Branch State Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the First Quarter (56% illuminated). Surface water is 83°F with a steady pool (-0.01' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLicense Info: Standard TPWD Texas license.
Regulations Summary: 14-inch minimum length for largemouth bass.
View Official Wildlife Department Regulations →Lake Rules & Boating Safety
TPWD State park regulations enforce 10 PM park curfews for non-campers. Zebra mussel transport prevention laws strictly enforced.
Recent Community Reports
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
No community reports submitted in the last 24 hours for Lake Ray Roberts
Were you on the water today? Share water clarity, ramp conditions, or hazards to help fellow lake visitors.
Spaceborne Satellite Observation & Water Clarity
Fresh multi-spectral overhead Earth observation from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 constellation (10m spatial resolution).
Satellite imagery and indices processed via Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) / Sentinel Hub API. Data reflects actual surface conditions at the time of orbital passage.
Derived from Band 4 red reflectance across open water pixels. Low reflectance indicates minimal suspended silt and high underwater visibility for angling and navigation.
Normalized Difference Chlorophyll Index (NDCI: 0.042) measures phytoplankton concentration using Red-Edge (B05) and Red (B04) bands to detect early bloom development before surface scums appear.
Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) contrasts Green and Near-Infrared spectra to map shallow shoals, sandbars, and exposed islands (like Sometimes Island on Travis or Wood Island on Texoma).
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (83°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
Airhead Super Mable 3-Rider Towable Tube with Dual Tow Points
Warm 83°F surface water offers perfect conditions for wake tubing, chariot riding, and family towing action.
Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (USCG)
Lightweight, comfortable low-profile design that automatically inflates upon immersion while allowing full arm mobility for driving and casting.
SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)
Calm winds (5 mph) offer pristine mirror-calm coves for touring, paddleboard fitness, and shoreline exploration.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Ray Roberts
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
Featured Fishing Guides on Lake Ray Roberts
Are you a licensed fishing guide or charter captain on Lake Ray Roberts? Feature your guide service at the top of our daily solunar fishing forecast and water report.
Marinas & Boat Rentals on Lake Ray Roberts
Connect directly with lake homeowners and visiting boaters searching for pontoon rentals, boat slips, dry storage, and marine service.
Living on Lake Ray Roberts
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Ray Roberts? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
Key water supply for Dallas-Fort Worth and Denton.
Pilot Point, TX
Historic horse country capital, charming town square, and gateway to Isle du Bois State Park unit.
Sanger, TX
Western shoreline gateway on I-35 offering quick access to Sanger unit ramps and marina services.
Denton, TX
Vibrant university city, live music, historic square, and medical services just south of the lake.
Aubrey, TX
Equestrian enclave on the southern corridor with luxury acreage developments and easy lake commutes.