Have not been in two years so I have no idea on water level. Fires down there are 80% contained. I have been many times and we put in at Kingfisher Landing on US1. We have used live crayfish, worms, and crickets. Best results have been with Small spinners with cricket attached. If you are afraid of Gators, don't put in at Kingfisher. Worth the trip just to see this place, fish caught is a bonus.