Lake levels
Great Sacandaga Lake, NY
- water level
- 757.00 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.88 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.08 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.94 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.88 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.08 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.94 ft
- Record high
- 774.40 ft
In brief
Great Sacandaga Lake stood at 757.00 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 61% of October readings since 1930.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 757.00 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 774.40 ft (2011-05-01) |
| Record low | 715.80 ft (1930-02-19) |
| Average of all readings | 758.09 ft |
| Data span | 96 years (35,347 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Great Sacandaga Lake
NYSDEC's 2026 spring schedule lists 1 trout release on Great Sacandaga Lake, 12,480 fish in total, the first in the second week of March. Rainbow Trout at 8 inches. NYSDEC's published figures for 2025, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 25,200 trout actually released here across 2 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 12,480 | Mid March |
NYSDEC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Released at Day, Saratoga County. Full New York stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Great Sacandaga Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Great Sacandaga Lake sits at 757.00 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.08 ft.
What is the water level at Great Sacandaga Lake today?
The most recent reading at Great Sacandaga Lake is 757.00 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 Great Sacandaga Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Great Sacandaga Lake in our records is 774.40 ft on 2011-05-01. The lowest is 715.80 ft on 1930-02-19. Our record covers about 96 years of readings.
Is Great Sacandaga Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 61% 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 Great Sacandaga Lake 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. Great Sacandaga Lake has fallen 3.08 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Great Sacandaga Lake changed over the past year?
Great Sacandaga Lake is +1.94 ft compared with this date last year (757.00 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 96 years, with a record high of 774.40 ft and a record low of 715.80 ft.
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Quote this reading
Great Sacandaga Lake stood at 757.00 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 61% of October readings since 1930.
Download the full record
great-sacandaga-lake-ny-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Great Sacandaga Lake water level, 1930 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ny/great-sacandaga-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All New York lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.