Water report · New Melones Lake
Last reading 2 days ago: near normal for mid September. Above 57% of past September 19s on record.
Updated 1:00 AM PDT, Sep 19
Over the last 7 days, New Melones Lake held between 1,007.68 and 1,008.34 ft, lowest on Sep 19 and highest on Sep 13.
That is 0.66 ft lower than on Sep 13.
Over the last 30 days, New Melones Lake held between 1,007.68 and 1,010.85 ft, lowest on Sep 19 and highest on Aug 21.
That is 3.17 ft lower than on Aug 21.
Over the last 90 days, New Melones Lake held between 1,007.68 and 1,026.34 ft, lowest on Sep 19 and highest on Jun 22.
That is 18.66 ft lower than on Jun 22.
Over the last 12 months, New Melones Lake held between 1,007.68 and 1,041.79 ft, lowest on Sep 19 and highest on Mar 25.
That is 8.77 ft lower than on Sep 20.
1,542,740 to 1,572,890 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 3204, New Melones Lake 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 3204, New Melones Lake 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 New Melones 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 New Melones 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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