Bastrop Bayou Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Bastrop Bayou today?

Bastrop Bayou water levels are measured at USGS gauge Bastrop Bayou at CR 288 nr Lake Jackson, TX; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Bastrop Bayou high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Bastrop Bayou — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Bastrop Bayou, measured at USGS station Bastrop Bayou at CR 288 nr Lake Jackson, TX (6.1 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

3.23 ft

Updated 20 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+0.73 ft

30-day avg: 2.50 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-11Range: 1.73–3.30 ft2026-10-10

Bastrop Bayou is currently 0.7 ft above its 30-day average — ramps and courtesy docks may sit deeper than usual; watch for submerged hazards near shorelines.

Boat Ramps on Bastrop Bayou (2)

Bastrop Bayou Public Boat Ramp — Bastrop Beach, Texas
Bastrop Bayou — Mims, Texas

See all Bastrop Bayou boat ramps →

Bastrop Bayou Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Bastrop Bayou today?

The USGS gauge for Bastrop Bayou (Bastrop Bayou at CR 288 nr Lake Jackson, TX) currently reads a gauge height of 3.23 feet, 0.7 ft above its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Bastrop Bayou high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Bastrop Bayou is 0.7 ft above its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Bastrop Bayou?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Bastrop Bayou, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08078080. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.