Water report · Folsom Lake
Last reading 2 days ago: near normal for mid September.
Updated 1:00 AM PDT, Sep 18
Over the last 7 days, Folsom Lake held between 408.48 and 409.45 ft, lowest on Sep 18 and highest on Sep 12.
That is 0.97 ft lower than on Sep 12.
Over the last 30 days, Folsom Lake held between 408.48 and 416.61 ft, lowest on Sep 18 and highest on Aug 20.
That is 8.13 ft lower than on Aug 20.
Over the last 90 days, Folsom Lake held between 408.48 and 460.82 ft, lowest on Sep 18 and highest on Jun 21.
That is 52.34 ft lower than on Jun 21.
Over the last 12 months, Folsom Lake held between 404.92 and 464.40 ft, lowest on Nov 12 and highest on May 12.
That is 2.22 ft lower than on Sep 19.
438,604 to 500,659 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 334, Folsom Lake Dam and Powerplant. 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 334, Folsom Lake Dam and Powerplant. It reports reservoir elevation and storage. 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 Folsom 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 Folsom 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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