Lewiston Lake Water Level

California · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

1900.89 ft

Lewiston Lake is about average for this time of year and rising (+0.29 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.11 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 49% of August readings on record

Where Lewiston Lake sits historically

TODAY 1900.89 ftRECORD LOW1900.05 ft2021-10-16RECORD HIGH1901.96 ft2023-07-23

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.11 ft

7-day change

+0.29 ft

30-day change

-0.10 ft

1-year change

-0.74 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-151900.2–1901.7 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-141899.9–1902.1 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-201900.0–1902.1 ft2026-08-13

Lewiston Lake records and averages

Current level1900.89 ft
Record high1901.96 ft (2023-07-23)
Record low1900.05 ft (2021-10-16)
Average of all readings1901.08 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lewiston Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Lewiston Lake sits at 1900.89 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.10 ft.

What is the water level at Lewiston Lake today?

The most recent reading is 1900.89 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lewiston Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1901.96 ft on 2023-07-23. The lowest is 1900.05 ft on 2021-10-16. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Lewiston Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 49% of them — about 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 Lewiston 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. Lewiston Lake has fallen 0.10 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 Lewiston Lake changed over the past year?

The level is -0.74 ft compared with this date last year (1900.89 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 1901.96 ft and a record low of 1900.05 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All California lake levels.