Water report · Lake Tschida
Last reading 2 days ago: below normal for early October.
Updated 12:00 AM MDT, Oct 8
Over the last 7 days, Lake Tschida held between 2,057.59 and 2,057.62 ft, lowest on Oct 2 and highest on Oct 4.
It is back where it was on Oct 1.
Over the last 30 days, Lake Tschida held between 2,057.51 and 2,058.10 ft, lowest on Sep 23 and highest on Sep 8.
That is 0.49 ft lower than on Sep 8.
Over the last 90 days, Lake Tschida held between 2,057.51 and 2,061.20 ft, lowest on Sep 23 and highest on Jul 10.
That is 3.59 ft lower than on Jul 10.
Over the last 12 months, Lake Tschida held between 2,057.51 and 2,064.68 ft, lowest on Sep 23 and highest on Feb 17.
That is 3.81 ft lower than on Oct 9.
45,285 to 46,679 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 402, Lake Tschida and Heart Butte 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 402, Lake Tschida and Heart Butte 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 Tschida 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 TschidaAnglers 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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