Water report · Heron Lake
Last reading 3 days ago: below normal for early October.
Updated 1:00 AM MDT, Oct 7
Over the last 7 days, Heron Lake held between 7,068.27 and 7,068.84 ft, lowest on Oct 1 and highest on Oct 7.
That is 0.57 ft higher than on Oct 1.
Over the last 30 days, Heron Lake held between 7,064.39 and 7,068.84 ft, lowest on Sep 22 and highest on Oct 7.
That is 2.85 ft higher than on Sep 8.
Over the last 90 days, Heron Lake held between 7,064.39 and 7,084.67 ft, lowest on Sep 22 and highest on Jul 10.
That is 15.83 ft lower than on Jul 10.
Over the last 12 months, Heron Lake held between 7,063.04 and 7,089.73 ft, lowest on Feb 10 and highest on Jun 11.
That is 8.75 ft lower than on Oct 9.
27,549 to 31,430 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 365, Heron Reservoir and Dam. 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 365, Heron Reservoir and Dam. 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 Heron 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 Heron 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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