Palo Duro ReservoirWater Level Today, Boat Ramp Status & Fishing Regulations
Boat Ramp Status
Check Palo Duro Reservoir's water level and lake conditions today. Palo Duro Reservoir is currently at 2826.3 ft — about 0% of capacity — and the level is stable. Below you'll find live boat ramp status and closures, up-to-date Texas fishing regulations and bag limits, plus weather and tactical conditions to plan your next trip. We refresh this data daily from official TPWD and USGS sources.
Heads up: 4 of 4 tracked boat ramps are currently closed at Palo Duro Reservoir — check the ramp table below before you launch.
What anglers should know before visiting Palo Duro Reservoir
- Water level is 2826.3 ft, about 0% of capacity and stable.
- Boat ramps: 0 open, 4 closed (live status below).
- Texas (TPWD) fishing regulations, bag and length limits are listed below.
Palo Duro Reservoir Water Level & Lake Conditions Today
Current Level
2826.3 ft
Normal Pool Level
2892.0 ft
% of Capacity
0.4%
Palo Duro Reservoir Boat Ramp Status & Closures Today
Tactical Conditions
Ideal for Bass(est.)
Waning Crescent
5.7% illuminated
Black Crappieminimum limit
Length Limit
Min 10"
Daily Bag
25 fish
Blue Catfishnone limit
Length Limit
No minimum
Daily Bag
25 fish
Bluegillnone limit
Length Limit
No minimum
Daily Bag
No limit
Channel Catfishnone limit
Length Limit
No minimum
Daily Bag
25 fish
Flathead Catfishminimum limit
Length Limit
Min 18"
Daily Bag
5 fish
Largemouth Bassminimum limit
Length Limit
Min 14"
Daily Bag
5 fish
Validity Period
Valid Sep. 1, 2025 through Aug. 31, 2026
Last Sync
Feb 18, 2026, 11:04 PM
Content Hash
67e930de
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Palo Duro Reservoir — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level at Palo Duro Reservoir?
As of the latest reading, Palo Duro Reservoir is at 2826.3 ft, about 0% of capacity, and the level is stable.
Are there boat ramp closures at Palo Duro Reservoir today?
Yes. 4 of 4 tracked ramps are currently closed, 0 are open. See the boat ramp table for details.
What are the fishing regulations and limits at Palo Duro Reservoir?
Palo Duro Reservoir follows Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) fishing regulations, including statewide bag and length limits plus any water-body-specific exceptions. See the Fishing Regulations section below for species limits, or view the full rules at tpwd.texas.gov.
