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Canyon Ferry Lake, MT

water level
3784.57 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.10 ft
30-day change
-1.42 ft
1-year change
+2.33 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.06 ft
7-day change
-0.10 ft
30-day change
-1.42 ft
1-year change
+2.33 ft
Record high
3797.21 ft

In brief

Canyon Ferry Lake stood at 3,784.57 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 60% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

3784.23784.73785.23785.73786.2SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 3785.99LOW 3784.393784.57 ft

Records and averages

Current level3784.57 ft
Record high3797.21 ft (2023-07-01)
Record low3776.77 ft (2022-02-27)
Average of all readings3785.89 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

3,776.03,781.53,787.03,792.53,798.0PUBLISHED HIGH 3,797.21 ft3,784.57 ftPUBLISHED LOW 3,776.77 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Canyon Ferry Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Canyon Ferry Lake sits at 3784.57 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.42 ft.

What is the water level at Canyon Ferry Lake today?

The most recent reading at Canyon Ferry Lake is 3784.57 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Canyon Ferry Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Canyon Ferry Lake in our records is 3797.21 ft on 2023-07-01. The lowest is 3776.77 ft on 2022-02-27. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Canyon Ferry Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 60% of them, which we classify as above 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 Canyon Ferry 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. Canyon Ferry Lake has fallen 1.42 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 Canyon Ferry Lake changed over the past year?

Canyon Ferry Lake is +2.33 ft compared with this date last year (3784.57 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 3797.21 ft and a record low of 3776.77 ft.

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Canyon Ferry Lake stood at 3,784.57 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 60% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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canyon-ferry-lake-mt-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Sep 12, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Canyon Ferry Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mt/canyon-ferry-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Montana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.