
Lake levels
Fresno Reservoir, MT
- water level
- 2566.91 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.18 ft
- 30-day change
- +6.07 ft
- 1-year change
- +8.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.18 ft
- 30-day change
- +6.07 ft
- 1-year change
- +8.03 ft
- Record high
- 2575.04 ft
In brief
Fresno Reservoir stood at 2,566.91 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 99% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 2566.91 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2575.04 ft (2023-05-08) |
| Record low | 2541.50 ft (2025-07-05) |
| Average of all readings | 2558.41 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Fresno Reservoir sits at 2566.91 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 6.07 ft.
What is the water level at Fresno Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Fresno Reservoir is 2566.91 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 Fresno Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Fresno Reservoir in our records is 2575.04 ft on 2023-05-08. The lowest is 2541.50 ft on 2025-07-05. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Fresno Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 99% of them, which we classify as high 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 Fresno Reservoir 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. Fresno Reservoir has risen 6.07 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 Fresno Reservoir changed over the past year?
Fresno Reservoir is +8.03 ft compared with this date last year (2566.91 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 2575.04 ft and a record low of 2541.50 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Fresno Reservoir stood at 2,566.91 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 99% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
fresno-reservoir-mt-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Fresno Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mt/fresno-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Montana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.