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Lake levels

Keechelus Lake, WA

water level
2400.00 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-34.59 ft
30-day change
-39.32 ft
1-year change
-32.92 ft

Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-34.59 ft
30-day change
-39.32 ft
1-year change
-32.92 ft
Record high
2517.60 ft

In brief

Keechelus Lake stood at 2,400.00 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 100% of September readings since 2022.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

2,3942,4072,4202,4322,445AUG 31SEP 05SEP 10SEP 15SEP 20SEP 25SEP 30HIGH 2439.32LOW 2400.002400.00 ft

Records and averages

Current level2400.00 ft
Record high2517.60 ft (2026-03-20)
Record low2400.00 ft (2026-09-29)
Average of all readings2468.91 ft
Data span4 years (1,997 readings)

Level schematic

2,3952,4272,4592,4912,522PUBLISHED HIGH 2,517.60 ft2,400.00 ftPUBLISHED LOW 2,400.00 ft

Trout stocking on Keechelus Lake

WDFW stocked Keechelus Lake 1 time in 2026, 225,000 fish in total. Kokanee at Fry.

SpeciesFish SizeWhen
Kokanee 225,000 Fry May 2026

WDFW lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Washington stocking schedule →

Frequently asked questions

Is Keechelus Lake full right now?

As of 2026-09-30, Keechelus Lake sits at 2400.00 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 39.32 ft.

What is the water level at Keechelus Lake today?

The most recent reading at Keechelus Lake is 2400.00 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Keechelus Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Keechelus Lake in our records is 2517.60 ft on 2026-03-20. The lowest is 2400.00 ft on 2026-09-29. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.

Is Keechelus Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as 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 Keechelus 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. Keechelus Lake has fallen 39.32 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 Keechelus Lake changed over the past year?

Keechelus Lake is -32.92 ft compared with this date last year (2400.00 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 2517.60 ft and a record low of 2400.00 ft.

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Keechelus Lake stood at 2,400.00 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 100% of September readings since 2022.

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

Download the full record

keechelus-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv

1,997 readings, Apr 8, 2022 to Sep 30, 2026. Readings are irregular, not daily. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Keechelus Lake water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/keechelus-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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