Data is power. Here are some links to some websites I use regularly. We got a good rain last night, Grapevine will be way up in the next 48 hrs. I would say that Ferris, and the high water ramp at Katy woods will be your go-to ramps.
When I was talking to the guy that was putting up barriers on the Katy Woods ramp, he said someone backed down off the edge of the ramp. When I asked if they increased the outflow, he said "no". I was very surprised, and mentioned that some of the parks would be affected if we got anymore rain. He said it was not in their control, as Ray Roberts & Lewisville flows were affecting how much could be released by Grapevine. Grapevine was built as a flood control lake, so that's why it goes so far up, and down. But Lewisville really has GV by the"Cajones", as homeowners have been in legal battle to keep their property from flooding. The parks worker told me quite a bit of juicy info, and Said it costs Grapevine allot of money repairing the parks after the high water events.
Anyhoo, if you want to catch some good catfish, if be out at trophy club Park at the very back parking lot. You can fish if the bank, out from a kayak/canoe easily. You will need some bait, we caught a dozen small shad at the boat ramp at the park, but you need something more. The guys we fished with on Monday were using cut up carp.
Take care all, and be careful out on the lake. Try to collect any trash you see, "Lady Grapevine lake" appreciates it.
This is the map location we fished of the bank.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bk42mu8zubt213Sf6
Rainfall totals for the day. https://dentonrainfall.com/areaRain.phpLast nights rain around Grapevine Lake
Wind https://www.windalert.com/spot/574When you goto this link, select the option (Blend) on the top two charts. The top will give you wind speed, and the red lines/dots are gusts. The chart below the top one will give you a forecast out 7 days. This is what I use to determine my plan for the coming days. This is surprising accurate, and I have validated it's forecast.
Water flow in & out of GV, and area lakes.https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/selectreport/Go-to this link, and hit the "Submit" button. It will then give you a list of lakes, with flows that the lakes are discharging. And incoming flows to the lake as well. This chart tend to be updated at the beginning of the day.
Water level for Grapevinehttps://waterdatafortexas.org/reservoirs/individual/grapevineThis is a good site, the top chart appears to update at the beginning of the day, but if you go down it will show you by the hour.