Water report · Lake Berryessa
Typical for September 11: 421.91 ft.
Updated 1:00 AM PDT, Aug 30
Over the last 30 days, Lake Berryessa held between 430.38 and 432.51 ft, lowest on Aug 30 and highest on Aug 1.
That is 2.13 ft lower than on Aug 1.
Over the last 90 days, Lake Berryessa held between 430.38 and 437.31 ft, lowest on Aug 30 and highest on Jun 2.
That is 6.93 ft lower than on Jun 2.
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 0.42 ft lower than on Sep 11.
1,374,570 to 1,392,010 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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