
Lake levels
Moses Lake, WA
- water level
- 1046.75 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.01 ft
- Record high
- 1047.25 ft
In brief
Moses Lake stood at 1,046.75 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 65% of October readings since 1974.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1046.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1047.25 ft (1988-04-09) |
| Record low | 1040.69 ft (2022-01-14) |
| Average of all readings | 1045.39 ft |
| Data span | 52 years (18,011 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Moses Lake
WDFW stocked Moses Lake 2 times in 2026, 24,828 fish in total. Rainbow at Legals and Fry.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow | 1,200 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow | 23,628 | June 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 Moses Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Moses Lake sits at 1046.75 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.01 ft.
What is the water level at Moses Lake today?
The most recent reading at Moses Lake is 1046.75 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 Moses Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Moses Lake in our records is 1047.25 ft on 1988-04-09. The lowest is 1040.69 ft on 2022-01-14. Our record covers about 52 years of readings.
Is Moses Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 65% 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 Moses 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. Moses Lake has risen 0.01 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Moses Lake changed over the past year?
Moses Lake is +0.01 ft compared with this date last year (1046.75 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 52 years, with a record high of 1047.25 ft and a record low of 1040.69 ft.
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Quote this reading
Moses Lake stood at 1,046.75 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 65% of October readings since 1974.
Download the full record
moses-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Moses Lake water level, 1974 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/moses-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Washington lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.