Water report · Lake Mead
Last reading 2 days ago: below normal for late October.
Updated 12:00 AM MST, Oct 29
Over the last 7 days, Lake Mead held between 1,037.22 and 1,038.51 ft, lowest on Oct 23 and highest on Oct 29.
That is 1.29 ft higher than on Oct 23.
Over the last 30 days, Lake Mead held between 1,037.16 and 1,038.51 ft, lowest on Oct 22 and highest on Oct 29.
That is 0.71 ft higher than on Sep 30.
Over the last 90 days, Lake Mead held between 1,037.16 and 1,041.06 ft, lowest on Oct 22 and highest on Aug 1.
That is 2.55 ft lower than on Aug 1.
Over the last 12 months, Lake Mead held between 1,037.16 and 1,066.14 ft, lowest on Oct 22 and highest on Feb 28.
That is 19.02 ft lower than on Oct 30.
6,783,480 to 6,875,460 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 3514, Lake Mead Hoover 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 3514, Lake Mead Hoover 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 Lake Mead 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 MeadAnglers 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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