Lake Conditions
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Lake levels

Jackson Lake, WY

water level
6733.90 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-0.24 ft
30-day change
-7.75 ft
1-year change
-22.76 ft

Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
-0.14 ft
7-day change
-0.24 ft
30-day change
-7.75 ft
1-year change
-22.76 ft
Record high
6768.92 ft

In brief

Jackson Lake stood at 6,733.90 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 100% of September readings since 2022.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

6732.86735.36737.86740.36742.7AUG 31SEP 05SEP 10SEP 15SEP 20SEP 25SEP 30HIGH 6741.656733.90 ft

Records and averages

Current level6733.90 ft
Record high6768.92 ft (2024-06-17)
Record low6733.90 ft (2026-09-30)
Average of all readings6756.83 ft
Data span4 years (1,999 readings)

Level schematic

6,732.56,742.06,751.46,760.96,770.3PUBLISHED HIGH 6,768.92 ft6,733.90 ftPUBLISHED LOW 6,733.90 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackson Lake full right now?

As of 2026-09-30, Jackson Lake sits at 6733.90 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 7.75 ft.

What is the water level at Jackson Lake today?

The most recent reading at Jackson Lake is 6733.90 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Jackson Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Jackson Lake in our records is 6768.92 ft on 2024-06-17. The lowest is 6733.90 ft on 2026-09-30. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.

Is Jackson Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 0% 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 Jackson 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. Jackson Lake has fallen 7.75 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 Jackson Lake changed over the past year?

Jackson Lake is -22.76 ft compared with this date last year (6733.90 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 6768.92 ft and a record low of 6733.90 ft.

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Jackson Lake stood at 6,733.90 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 100% of September readings since 2022.

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

jackson-lake-wy-water-level-history.csv

1,999 readings, Apr 11, 2022 to Sep 30, 2026. Readings are irregular, not daily. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Jackson Lake water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wy/jackson-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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