Lake levels
Lake Seminole, FL
- water level
- 76.43 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.83 ft
- Below full
- 1.57 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.24 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.57 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.83 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.24 ft
- Below full
- 1.57 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.20 ft
In brief
Lake Seminole stood at 76.43 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.57 feet below its full pool of 78 feet. That is lower than 97% of October readings since 2017.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 76.43 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 78.00 ft |
| Record high | 77.89 ft (2022-01-13) |
| Record low | 76.09 ft (2018-10-15) |
| Average of all readings | 76.96 ft |
| Data span | 9 years (3,568 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Seminole
FWC stocked Lake Seminole 2 times in 2025, 121,987 fish in total. Gulf Striped Bass Fingerlings at Not Reported.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Striped Bass Fingerlings | 110,753 | 2024-2025 |
| Gulf Striped Bass Fingerlings | 11,234 | 2024-2025 |
FWC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Florida stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Seminole full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Seminole sits at 76.43 ft, which is low for this time of year. That is 1.57 ft below full pool of 78.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.24 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Seminole today?
The most recent reading at Lake Seminole is 76.43 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Seminole has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Seminole in our records is 77.89 ft on 2022-01-13. The lowest is 76.09 ft on 2018-10-15. Our record covers about 9 years of readings.
Is Lake Seminole low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 3% 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 Lake Seminole 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. Lake Seminole has fallen 0.24 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Lake Seminole changed over the past year?
Lake Seminole is -0.20 ft compared with this date last year (76.43 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9 years, with a record high of 77.89 ft and a record low of 76.09 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Seminole stood at 76.43 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.57 feet below its full pool of 78 feet. That is lower than 97% of October readings since 2017.
Download the full record
lake-seminole-fl-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Seminole water level, 2017 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/lake-seminole/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Florida lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.