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Lewiston Lake, CA

water level
1901.60 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+0.08 ft
30-day change
+0.29 ft
1-year change
+0.50 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
+0.08 ft
30-day change
+0.29 ft
1-year change
+0.50 ft
Record high
1901.96 ft

In brief

Lewiston Lake stood at 1,901.60 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 92% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

1900.81901.11901.41901.81902.1SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 1901.85LOW 1901.041901.60 ft

Records and averages

Current level1901.60 ft
Record high1901.96 ft (2023-07-23)
Record low1900.05 ft (2021-10-16)
Average of all readings1901.08 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

1,899.971,900.491,901.011,901.521,902.04PUBLISHED HIGH 1,901.96 ft1,901.60 ftPUBLISHED LOW 1,900.05 ft

Trout stocking on Lewiston Lake

CDFW's 2026 spring schedule lists 2 trout releases on Lewiston Lake, 0 fish in total, the first in March. Trout.

SpeciesFish SizeWhen
Trout — — March 2026
Trout — — July 2026

CDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Full California stocking schedule →

Frequently asked questions

Is Lewiston Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Lewiston Lake sits at 1901.60 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.29 ft.

What is the water level at Lewiston Lake today?

The most recent reading at Lewiston Lake is 1901.60 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lewiston Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Lewiston Lake in our records is 1901.96 ft on 2023-07-23. The lowest is 1900.05 ft on 2021-10-16. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Lewiston Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 92% of them, which we classify as high for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Lewiston Lake changing right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lewiston Lake has risen 0.29 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has Lewiston Lake changed over the past year?

Lewiston Lake is +0.50 ft compared with this date last year (1901.60 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 1901.96 ft and a record low of 1900.05 ft.

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Lewiston Lake stood at 1,901.60 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 92% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

lewiston-lake-ca-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Apr 19, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Lewiston Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/lewiston-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.