Lake levels
Hinckley Reservoir, NY
- water level
- 1198.19 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -2.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -9.93 ft
- Since yesterday
- -0.19 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.19 ft
- 7-day change
- -2.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -9.93 ft
- Average
- 1212.30 ft
In brief
Hinckley Reservoir stood at 1,198.19 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 176 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 1198.19 ft |
|---|---|
| Data span | 176 days, since 2026-04-21 (176 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Hinckley Reservoir
NYSDEC's 2026 spring schedule lists 1 trout release on Hinckley Reservoir, 5,200 fish in total, the first in the first week of May. Rainbow Trout at 8 inches. NYSDEC's published figures for 2025, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 21,000 trout actually released here across 4 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | Early May |
NYSDEC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Released at Trenton, Oneida County. Full New York stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Hinckley Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Hinckley Reservoir sits at 1198.19 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 9.93 ft.
What is the water level at Hinckley Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Hinckley Reservoir is 1198.19 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
How much has Hinckley Reservoir moved recently?
Readings for Hinckley Reservoir run from 1198.19 ft to 1223.19 ft over the 176 days on file, which begin 2026-04-21. That window is shorter than a year, so neither end is a record for the lake. A lake's range includes a full seasonal cycle, and this gauge has not yet published one.
Why is Hinckley 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. Hinckley Reservoir has fallen 9.93 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Hinckley Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Hinckley Reservoir yet. The published series on this page covers 176 days, from 1198.19 ft to 1223.19 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
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Hinckley Reservoir stood at 1,198.19 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
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hinckley-reservoir-ny-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Hinckley Reservoir water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ny/hinckley-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All New York lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.