Lake levels
Lake Lowell, ID
- water level
- 2525.84 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.12 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.51 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.76 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.12 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.51 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.76 ft
- Record high
- 2530.44 ft
In brief
Lake Lowell stood at 2,525.84 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is higher than 99% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 2525.84 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2530.44 ft (2025-05-25) |
| Record low | 2517.28 ft (2024-08-23) |
| Average of all readings | 2524.98 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,997 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Lowell
IDFG stocked Lake Lowell 3 times in 2026, 12,087 fish in total. Tiger Muskellunge and Channel Catfish at Catchable (6+ inches).
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Muskellunge | 3,789 | May 2026 |
| Tiger Muskellunge | 3,326 | May 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 4,972 | August 2026 |
IDFG lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Idaho stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Lowell full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Lake Lowell sits at 2525.84 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.51 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Lowell today?
The most recent reading at Lake Lowell is 2525.84 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Lowell has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Lowell in our records is 2530.44 ft on 2025-05-25. The lowest is 2517.28 ft on 2024-08-23. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Lake Lowell low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 99% 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 Lake Lowell 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. Lake Lowell has risen 1.51 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 Lake Lowell changed over the past year?
Lake Lowell is +0.76 ft compared with this date last year (2525.84 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 2530.44 ft and a record low of 2517.28 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Lake Lowell stood at 2,525.84 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is higher than 99% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
lake-lowell-id-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Lowell water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/id/lake-lowell/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Idaho lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.