Lake levels
Lake Talquin, FL
- water level
- 68.32 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.17 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.08 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.17 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.08 ft
- Record high
- 69.63 ft
In brief
Lake Talquin stood at 68.32 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 82% of October readings since 2006.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 68.32 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 69.63 ft (2009-04-03) |
| Record low | 66.40 ft (2012-08-28) |
| Average of all readings | 68.44 ft |
| Data span | 20 years (6,892 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Talquin
FWC stocked Lake Talquin 2 times in 2025, 56,414 fish in total. White Bass Fingerlings at 426/lb and 1492/lb.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| White Bass Fingerlings | 23,217 | 2024-2025 |
| White Bass Fingerlings | 33,197 | 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 Talquin full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Talquin sits at 68.32 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.21 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Talquin today?
The most recent reading at Lake Talquin is 68.32 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Talquin has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Talquin in our records is 69.63 ft on 2009-04-03. The lowest is 66.40 ft on 2012-08-28. Our record covers about 20 years of readings.
Is Lake Talquin low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 18% 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 Talquin 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 Talquin has fallen 0.21 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Talquin changed over the past year?
Lake Talquin is +0.08 ft compared with this date last year (68.32 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 20 years, with a record high of 69.63 ft and a record low of 66.40 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Talquin stood at 68.32 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 82% of October readings since 2006.
Download the full record
lake-talquin-fl-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Talquin water level, 2006 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/fl/lake-talquin/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Florida lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.