
Lake levels
Bennington Lake, WA
- water level
- 1195.47 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -0.39 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.02 ft
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.39 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.02 ft
- Average
- 1202.24 ft
In brief
Bennington Lake stood at 1,195.47 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 176 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 1195.47 ft |
|---|---|
| Data span | 176 days, since 2026-04-21 (176 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Bennington Lake
WDFW stocked Bennington Lake 10 times in 2026, 17,480 fish in total. Rainbow at Legals.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow | 2,550 | April 2026 |
| Rainbow | 2,550 | April 2026 |
| Rainbow | 180 | April 2026 |
| Rainbow | 2,550 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow | 100 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow | 2,550 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow | 1,300 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow | 50 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow | 2,825 | June 2026 |
| Rainbow | 2,825 | June 2026 |
WDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Washington stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Bennington Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Bennington Lake sits at 1195.47 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.02 ft.
What is the water level at Bennington Lake today?
The most recent reading at Bennington Lake is 1195.47 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 Bennington Lake moved recently?
Readings for Bennington Lake run from 1195.47 ft to 1209.06 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 Bennington Lake 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. Bennington Lake has fallen 2.02 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Bennington Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Bennington Lake yet. The published series on this page covers 176 days, from 1195.47 ft to 1209.06 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
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Quote this reading
Bennington Lake stood at 1,195.47 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
bennington-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Bennington Lake water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/bennington-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Washington lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.