Fish Lake Water Level
Oregon · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
4620.62 ft
Fish Lake is low for this time of year and steady (-0.04 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Fish Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-0.04 ft
30-day change
-5.00 ft
1-year change
-13.27 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.5 years)
Fish Lake records and averages
| Current level | 4620.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4637.64 ft (2025-06-03) |
| Record low | 4620.62 ft (2026-08-13) |
| Average of all readings | 4631.7 ft |
| Data span | 4.5 years (1,998 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fish Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Fish Lake sits at 4620.62 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 5.00 ft.
What is the water level at Fish Lake today?
The most recent reading is 4620.62 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Fish Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 4637.64 ft on 2025-06-03. The lowest is 4620.62 ft on 2026-08-13. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.
Is Fish Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — 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 Fish 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. Fish Lake has fallen 5.00 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 Fish Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -13.27 ft compared with this date last year (4620.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 4637.64 ft and a record low of 4620.62 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oregon lake levels.