Choke Canyon Reservoir

Choke Canyon Reservoir at a glance

Its coordinates are 28.5000, -98.3500. The surface sits around 231 feet above sea level. The deepest point on record is about 96 feet. The Frio River carries the outflow.

The level comes from gauge 08206900, Choke Canyon Res nr Three Rivers, TX, and carries the time it was taken. The agency sets full pool at 220.5 ft. The last value stored here, 191.66 ft, is from 2026-09-09. That put the reservoir at 23% of its conservation capacity. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 178.24 ft and 192.90 ft (low on 2026-05-18, high on 2026-08-01). Conservation capacity is 662,820 acre-feet. Beach width and ramp access both move with the pool, so the number above is worth a look first.

If Choke Canyon Reservoir is busy, the nearest alternatives here are Lake Corpus Christi (Texas, 39 mi), Coleto Creek Reservoir (Texas, 73 mi) and Medina Lake (Texas, 82 mi). In all, 118 lakes in Texas are covered here.

Check the operating agency for advisories before any water contact, especially for blue-green algae in late summer. No public sensor reports water temperature at Choke Canyon Reservoir, so the panel shows air temperature and wind. Most Texas day-use areas open for the summer season and close outside it.

Public access at Choke Canyon Reservoir covers 1 named swimming spot. Choke Canyon Reservoir are on the list. These come from Recreation.gov (RIDB). Assume no lifeguard is on duty and keep children within reach.