Louisiana Lake Levels
Current water level for 20 lakes and reservoirs in Louisiana, updated daily from public agency data.
Louisiana lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Arm of Grand Lake | 3.10 ft3.1 ft | +0.08 ft+0.1 ft |
| Bayou Darbonne Lake | 38.76 ft38.8 ft | -0.11 ft-0.1 ft |
| Black Lake Bayou | 8.53 ft8.5 ft | -0.12 ft-0.1 ft |
| Bodcau Lake | 161.01 ft161.0 ft | +0.28 ft+0.3 ft |
| Bundick Lake | 95.06 ft95.1 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
| Caddo Lake | 167.49 ft167.5 ft | -0.08 ft-0.1 ft |
| Cross Lake | 170.03 ft170.0 ft | -0.08 ft-0.1 ft |
| Cypress Bayou Lake | 7.94 ft7.9 ft | -0.12 ft-0.1 ft |
| Grand Bayou Reservoir | 133.78 ft133.8 ft | -0.10 ft-0.1 ft |
| Lake Bistineau | 3.83 ft3.8 ft | -0.40 ft-0.4 ft |
| Lake Claiborne | 7.44 ft7.4 ft | -0.22 ft-0.2 ft |
| Lake Pelba | 6.55 ft6.5 ft | -0.23 ft-0.2 ft |
| Lake Pontchartrain | 1.21 ft1.2 ft | -0.78 ft-0.8 ft |
| Little Lake | 5.34 ft5.3 ft | -0.48 ft-0.5 ft |
| Murphy Lake | 9.57 ft9.6 ft | -0.13 ft-0.1 ft |
| Nantachie Lake | 1.85 ft1.9 ft | -0.13 ft-0.1 ft |
| North Calcasieu Lake | 4.31 ft4.3 ft | +0.43 ft+0.4 ft |
| Saline Lake | 95.36 ft95.4 ft | +0.07 ft+0.1 ft |
| Toledo Bd Reservoir | 168.02 ft168.0 ft | -0.22 ft-0.2 ft |
| Wallace Lake | 140.25 ft140.2 ft | -0.27 ft-0.3 ft |
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Louisiana lake levels: common questions
Are Louisiana lakes low right now?
7 of the 16 Louisiana lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Louisiana lake has changed most this week?
North Calcasieu Lake has risen the most, +0.43 ft over seven days, and Lake Pontchartrain has fallen the most at -0.78 ft.
How often do Louisiana lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.