Lake levels
Donner Lake, CA
- water level
- 5932.75 ft
- Condition
- Steady
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.56 ft
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.56 ft
- Average
- 5934.60 ft
In brief
Donner Lake stood at 5,932.75 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 176 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 5932.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Data span | 176 days, since 2026-04-21 (176 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Donner Lake
CDFW's 2026 spring schedule lists 2 trout releases on Donner Lake, 0 fish in total, the first in February. Trout.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | — | February 2026 |
| Trout | — | July 2026 |
CDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Full California stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Donner Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Donner Lake sits at 5932.75 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.56 ft.
What is the water level at Donner Lake today?
The most recent reading at Donner Lake is 5932.75 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 Donner Lake moved recently?
Readings for Donner Lake run from 5932.75 ft to 5935.81 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 Donner Lake 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. Donner Lake has fallen 0.56 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Donner Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Donner Lake yet. The published series on this page covers 176 days, from 5932.75 ft to 5935.81 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
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Quote this reading
Donner Lake stood at 5,932.75 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
donner-lake-ca-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Donner Lake water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ca/donner-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All California lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.