Water report · Lake Berryessa
Typical for September 20: 421.39 ft.
Updated 1:00 AM PDT, Sep 13
Over the last 30 days, Lake Berryessa held between 429.53 and 431.35 ft, lowest on Sep 13 and highest on Aug 16.
That is 1.82 ft lower than on Aug 16.
Over the last 90 days, Lake Berryessa held between 429.53 and 436.25 ft, lowest on Sep 13 and highest on Jun 16.
That is 6.72 ft lower than on Jun 16.
Over the last 12 months, Lake Berryessa held between 428.57 and 439.37 ft, lowest on Nov 20 and highest on Mar 12.
That is 0.82 ft lower than on Sep 19.
1,359,340 to 1,383,190 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 272, Lake Berryessa and Monticello 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 272, Lake Berryessa and Monticello 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 Lake Berryessa 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 Lake BerryessaAnglers 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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