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Lake levels

Echo Reservoir, UT

water level
5513.57 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.33 ft
30-day change
-1.45 ft
1-year change
-8.34 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.23 ft
7-day change
+0.33 ft
30-day change
-1.45 ft
1-year change
-8.34 ft
Record high
5560.29 ft

In brief

Echo Reservoir stood at 5,513.57 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

5512.75513.35514.05514.65515.3SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 5515.02LOW 5512.965513.57 ft

Records and averages

Current level5513.57 ft
Record high5560.29 ft (2024-06-08)
Record low5491.06 ft (2021-09-19)
Average of all readings5535.93 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

5,4885,5075,5265,5445,563PUBLISHED HIGH 5,560.29 ft5,513.57 ftPUBLISHED LOW 5,491.06 ft

Trout stocking on Echo Reservoir

UDWR stocked Echo Reservoir 13 times in 2026, 18,951 fish in total. Rainbow trout at 11.73 and 11.6. UDWR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 18,951 trout actually released here across 13 visits.

SpeciesFish SizeWhen
Rainbow trout 661 11.73 May 2026
Rainbow trout 661 11.73 May 2026
Rainbow trout 859 11.6 May 2026
Rainbow trout 960 11.6 May 2026
Rainbow trout 1,440 11.6 May 2026
Rainbow trout 1,440 11.6 May 2026
Rainbow trout 1,440 11.6 May 2026
Rainbow trout 1,440 11.6 May 2026
Rainbow trout 1,536 12.5 September 2026
Rainbow trout 1,677 12.5 September 2026
Rainbow trout 1,590 11.63 September 2026
Rainbow trout 1,908 11.63 September 2026
Rainbow trout 3,339 11.63 September 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 Echo Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Echo Reservoir sits at 5513.57 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.45 ft.

What is the water level at Echo Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Echo Reservoir is 5513.57 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Echo Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Echo Reservoir in our records is 5560.29 ft on 2024-06-08. The lowest is 5491.06 ft on 2021-09-19. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Echo Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 25% 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 Echo 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. Echo Reservoir has fallen 1.45 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 Echo Reservoir changed over the past year?

Echo Reservoir is -8.34 ft compared with this date last year (5513.57 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 5560.29 ft and a record low of 5491.06 ft.

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Echo Reservoir stood at 5,513.57 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

echo-reservoir-ut-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Echo Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ut/echo-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Utah lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.