Lake Bardwell Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Lake Bardwell today?

Lake Bardwell water levels are measured at USGS gauge Bardwell Lk nr Ennis, TX; the current lake elevation updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Lake Bardwell high or low right now?

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

Live lake elevation for Lake Bardwell, measured at USGS station Bardwell Lk nr Ennis, TX.

Current lake elevation

419.70 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.49 ft

30-day avg: 420.19 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 419.75–420.63 ft2026-09-01

Lake Bardwell is currently 0.5 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Lake Bardwell (8)

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Lake Bardwell Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Lake Bardwell today?

The USGS gauge for Lake Bardwell (Bardwell Lk nr Ennis, TX) currently reads a lake elevation of 419.70 feet, 0.5 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Lake Bardwell high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Lake Bardwell is 0.5 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Lake Bardwell?

BoatLaunchMap lists 8 boat ramps on Lake Bardwell, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08063700. Lake elevation is the water surface height above the vertical datum (roughly sea level), the standard way reservoir levels are quoted. Always verify conditions on site before launching.