
Lake levels
Monroe Lake, IN
- water level
- 537.82 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Below full
- 0.18 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.55 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.55 ft
- Below full
- 0.18 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.12 ft
In brief
Monroe Lake stood at 537.82 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.18 feet below its full pool of 538 feet. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2013.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 537.82 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 538.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 556.00 ft |
| Record high | 553.13 ft (2019-02-27) |
| Record low | 535.77 ft (2022-12-29) |
| Average of all readings | 540.54 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,671 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Monroe Lake
Indiana DNR stocked Monroe Lake 1 time in 2026, 5,657,083 fish in total. * at 1.040526316.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| * | 5,657,083 | None |
Indiana DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Indiana stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Monroe Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Monroe Lake sits at 537.82 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 0.18 ft below full pool of 538.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.55 ft.
What is the water level at Monroe Lake today?
The most recent reading at Monroe Lake is 537.82 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Monroe Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Monroe Lake in our records is 553.13 ft on 2019-02-27. The lowest is 535.77 ft on 2022-12-29. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Monroe Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 69% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Monroe 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. Monroe Lake has fallen 0.55 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Monroe Lake changed over the past year?
Monroe Lake is -0.12 ft compared with this date last year (537.82 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 553.13 ft and a record low of 535.77 ft.
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Quote this reading
Monroe Lake stood at 537.82 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.18 feet below its full pool of 538 feet. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2013.
Download the full record
monroe-lake-in-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Monroe Lake water level, 2013 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/in/monroe-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Indiana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.