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Lake levels

Today's water level and how it has changed over the last 30 days. Handy before you launch or adjust your dock.

Last updated Oct 23, 2026 · 12:45 PM

Current level
203.12 ft
24-hour change
-0.04 ft
30-day range
0.50 ft
Lake elevation, last 30 days (ft above sea level)

How the lake level works

  • The ideal summer level is 203.1 to 203.7 feet.
  • The level is controlled by the privately owned dam on Fish Creek. It opens at the end of October to lower the lake for winter.
  • Rain and snow from a 244-square-mile watershed flow into the lake, so big storms can raise it fast.
  • Lakefront owners should check FEMA flood-zone maps before building.

See real-time USGS data

Source: U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 01330884 at Saratoga Lake. Data is provisional.