Water report · Folsom Lake
Last reading 2 days ago: near normal for late October. Above 30% of past October 29s on record.
Updated 1:00 AM PDT, Oct 29
Over the last 7 days, Folsom Lake held between 399.30 and 400.70 ft, lowest on Oct 29 and highest on Oct 23.
That is 1.40 ft lower than on Oct 23.
Over the last 30 days, Folsom Lake held between 399.30 and 406.76 ft, lowest on Oct 29 and highest on Sep 30.
That is 7.46 ft lower than on Sep 30.
Over the last 90 days, Folsom Lake held between 399.30 and 433.02 ft, lowest on Oct 29 and highest on Aug 1.
That is 33.72 ft lower than on Aug 1.
Over the last 12 months, Folsom Lake held between 399.30 and 464.40 ft, lowest on Oct 29 and highest on May 12.
That is 6.87 ft lower than on Oct 30.
374,789 to 426,128 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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