
Lake levels
Bay Lake, FL
- water level
- 94.43 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.19 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.14 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.19 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.14 ft
- Record high
- 95.20 ft
In brief
Bay Lake stood at 94.43 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 81% of October readings since 1967.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 94.43 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 95.20 ft (2017-09-11) |
| Record low | 81.20 ft (1970-10-01) |
| Average of all readings | 93.90 ft |
| Data span | 59 years (21,091 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Bay Lake sits at 94.43 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.
What is the water level at Bay Lake today?
The most recent reading at Bay Lake is 94.43 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Bay Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Bay Lake in our records is 95.20 ft on 2017-09-11. The lowest is 81.20 ft on 1970-10-01. Our record covers about 59 years of readings.
Is Bay Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 81% 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 Bay 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. Bay Lake has held steady 0.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Bay Lake changed over the past year?
Bay Lake is +0.14 ft compared with this date last year (94.43 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 59 years, with a record high of 95.20 ft and a record low of 81.20 ft.
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Quote this reading
Bay Lake stood at 94.43 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 81% of October readings since 1967.
Download the full record
bay-lake-fl-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Bay Lake water level, 1967 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/bay-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Florida lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.