
Lake levels
Deer Creek Reservoir, UT
- water level
- 5378.14 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.03 ft
- 1-year change
- -17.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-08 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.03 ft
- 1-year change
- -17.11 ft
- Record high
- 5416.99 ft
In brief
Deer Creek Reservoir stood at 5,378.14 feet on Oct 8, 2026. That is lower than 81% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5378.14 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5416.99 ft (2024-07-05) |
| Record low | 5370.30 ft (2022-10-20) |
| Average of all readings | 5401.50 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Deer Creek Reservoir
UDWR stocked Deer Creek Reservoir 14 times in 2026, 43,711 fish in total. Rainbow trout at 13.24 and 9.42. UDWR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 43,711 trout actually released here across 14 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4,128 | January 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 2,542 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 2,542 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 1,545 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 2,641 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 2,803 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 2,641 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 1,322 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 1,322 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 750 | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 8,940 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 9,536 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 1,997 | June 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | 1,002 | June 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 Deer Creek Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-08, Deer Creek Reservoir sits at 5378.14 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.03 ft.
What is the water level at Deer Creek Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Deer Creek Reservoir is 5378.14 ft (2026-10-08), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Deer Creek Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Deer Creek Reservoir in our records is 5416.99 ft on 2024-07-05. The lowest is 5370.30 ft on 2022-10-20. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Deer Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 19% 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 Deer Creek Reservoir 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. Deer Creek Reservoir has fallen 2.03 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 Deer Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?
Deer Creek Reservoir is -17.11 ft compared with this date last year (5378.14 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 5416.99 ft and a record low of 5370.30 ft.
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Quote this reading
Deer Creek Reservoir stood at 5,378.14 feet on Oct 8, 2026. That is lower than 81% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
deer-creek-reservoir-ut-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Deer Creek Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ut/deer-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Utah lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.