Lake levels
Laurel Lake, NY
- water level
- 5.29 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.35 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.52 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.10 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.35 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.52 ft
- Record high
- 9.82 ft
In brief
Laurel Lake stood at 5.29 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 50% of October readings since 2004.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5.29 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 9.82 ft (2010-04-27) |
| Record low | 4.38 ft (2016-09-17) |
| Average of all readings | 6.05 ft |
| Data span | 21 years (7,965 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Laurel Lake
NYSDEC's 2026 spring schedule lists 2 trout releases on Laurel Lake, 580 fish in total, the first in April. Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout at 8 inches. NYSDEC's published figures for 2025, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 590 trout actually released here across 2 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 270 | April |
| Rainbow Trout | 310 | April |
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 Southold, Suffolk County. Full New York stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Laurel Lake sits at 5.29 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.35 ft.
What is the water level at Laurel Lake today?
The most recent reading at Laurel Lake is 5.29 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 Laurel Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Laurel Lake in our records is 9.82 ft on 2010-04-27. The lowest is 4.38 ft on 2016-09-17. Our record covers about 21 years of readings.
Is Laurel Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 50% of them, which we classify as about 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 Laurel 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. Laurel Lake has risen 0.35 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Laurel Lake changed over the past year?
Laurel Lake is +0.52 ft compared with this date last year (5.29 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 21 years, with a record high of 9.82 ft and a record low of 4.38 ft.
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Quote this reading
Laurel Lake stood at 5.29 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 50% of October readings since 2004.
Download the full record
laurel-lake-ny-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Laurel Lake water level, 2004 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ny/laurel-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.