Lake levels
Bear Lake, UT
- water level
- 5911.52 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.57 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.57 ft
- Record high
- 5923.70 ft
In brief
Bear Lake stood at 5,911.52 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 1904.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5911.52 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5923.70 ft (1917-06-13) |
| Record low | 5902.00 ft (1935-11-09) |
| Average of all readings | 5915.40 ft |
| Data span | 121 years (40,964 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Bear Lake
UDWR stocked Bear Lake 6 times in 2026, 82,834 fish in total. Cutthroat trout at 7.77 and 7.64. UDWR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 82,834 trout actually released here across 6 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 8,926 | April 2026 |
| Cutthroat trout | 19,478 | May 2026 |
| Cutthroat trout | 17,873 | May 2026 |
| Cutthroat trout | 18,896 | May 2026 |
| Cutthroat trout | 13,335 | May 2026 |
| Cutthroat trout | 4,326 | May 2026 |
UDWR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Utah stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Bear Lake sits at 5911.52 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.25 ft.
What is the water level at Bear Lake today?
The most recent reading at Bear Lake is 5911.52 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 Bear Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Bear Lake in our records is 5923.70 ft on 1917-06-13. The lowest is 5902.00 ft on 1935-11-09. Our record covers about 121 years of readings.
Is Bear Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 31% of them, which we classify as below 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 Bear 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. Bear Lake has fallen 0.25 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Bear Lake changed over the past year?
Bear Lake is -3.57 ft compared with this date last year (5911.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 121 years, with a record high of 5923.70 ft and a record low of 5902.00 ft.
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Quote this reading
Bear Lake stood at 5,911.52 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 1904.
Download the full record
bear-lake-ut-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Bear Lake water level, 1904 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ut/bear-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Utah lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.