Lake levels
Palisades Reservoir, ID
- water level
- 5520.36 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.77 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.94 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.19 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.26 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.77 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.94 ft
- 1-year change
- +5.19 ft
- Record high
- 5619.91 ft
In brief
Palisades Reservoir stood at 5,520.36 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 82% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5520.36 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5619.91 ft (2024-06-18) |
| Record low | 5510.48 ft (2025-10-10) |
| Average of all readings | 5570.66 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Palisades Reservoir
IDFG stocked Palisades Reservoir 2 times in 2026, 70,815 fish in total. Kokanee and Lake Trout - Triploid at Fry (0-3 inches) and Fingerling (3-6 inches). IDFG's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 1,625 trout actually released here across 2 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Kokanee | 69,190 | May 2026 |
| Lake Trout - Triploid | 1,625 | July 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 Palisades Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Palisades Reservoir sits at 5520.36 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.94 ft.
What is the water level at Palisades Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Palisades Reservoir is 5520.36 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 Palisades Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Palisades Reservoir in our records is 5619.91 ft on 2024-06-18. The lowest is 5510.48 ft on 2025-10-10. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Palisades Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 18% of them, which we classify as low 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 Palisades Reservoir low 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. Palisades Reservoir has risen 1.94 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 Palisades Reservoir changed over the past year?
Palisades Reservoir is +5.19 ft compared with this date last year (5520.36 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 5619.91 ft and a record low of 5510.48 ft.
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Quote this reading
Palisades Reservoir stood at 5,520.36 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 82% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
palisades-reservoir-id-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Palisades Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/id/palisades-reservoir/, 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.