Overview
Lake Meredith is a Bureau of Reclamation reservoir on the Canadian River in the Texas Panhandle, developed for regional municipal water supply. The lake covers approximately 16,400 acres. It is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in coordination with the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority for water supply storage, with recreation on the pool.
The basin sits in a canyon and plains setting along the Canadian River, with open water, points, and shoreline structure shaped by the river valley and storage pool. Depth and bottom character vary from shallower shoreline margins to deeper water toward the dam, giving boaters and anglers a mix of habitats under a wide operating range. Its Panhandle Canadian River location and CRMWA system role define the reservoir’s regional identity.
Lake Meredith supports recreational boating, fishing, and shoreline use through public access facilities around the lake and associated recreation areas. Fishing and boating regulations are guided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Ramps and recreation sites provide regional access for Panhandle visitors.
Reclamation and CRMWA manage Meredith for water-supply storage and system operations, with a conservation elevation near 2,936.5 feet. Inflows, municipal demand across the CRMWA system, and drought or wet-period hydrology move elevations around that conservation reference. Monitoring lake levels matters for ramp usability, fishing access, shoreline conditions, and understanding available supply storage in a highly variable Panhandle climate.
Current Conditions
Lake Meredith is currently 47.87 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.15 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.83 ft
- Drought conditionsExceptional Drought
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Lake Meredith is a 16,400-acre reservoir on the Canadian River managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation / Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.
