Water report · Canyon Ferry Lake
Last reading 3 days ago: near normal for mid September.
Updated 12:00 AM MDT, Sep 17
Over the last 7 days, Canyon Ferry Lake held between 3,785.60 and 3,786.09 ft, lowest on Sep 16 and highest on Sep 10.
That is 0.49 ft lower than on Sep 10.
Over the last 30 days, Canyon Ferry Lake held between 3,785.60 and 3,788.44 ft, lowest on Sep 16 and highest on Aug 18.
That is 2.84 ft lower than on Aug 18.
Over the last 90 days, Canyon Ferry Lake held between 3,785.60 and 3,791.34 ft, lowest on Sep 16 and highest on Jul 9.
That is 4.35 ft lower than on Jun 19.
Over the last 12 months, Canyon Ferry Lake held between 3,782.23 and 3,791.34 ft, lowest on Oct 10 and highest on Jul 9.
That is 2.27 ft higher than on Sep 19.
1,513,810 to 1,596,700 acre-feet over the window.
No member has posted conditions here lately. The gauge says what the water is doing; an angler who was standing in it says what that felt like.
Post a reportBureau of Reclamation station 295, Canyon Ferry Lake Dam Powerplant and Helena Valley Pumping Plant. Reclamation publishes a day or two behind, so the date beside the reading is the date of record, not today. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
Readings come from Bureau of Reclamation station 295, Canyon Ferry Lake Dam Powerplant and Helena Valley Pumping Plant. It reports storage and reservoir elevation. Reclamation publishes daily and runs a day or two behind. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
The gauge is half the picture. The other half is what came out of the water: verified catches, the current record, and the anglers holding it.
See the Canyon Ferry Lake record bookFishing here? Keep a free catch log and compete with anglers on this water. Your exact fishing spot stays private.
Log your catch at Canyon Ferry LakeAnglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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