Water report · Potholes Reservoir
Last reading 2 days ago: near normal for mid September.
Updated 12:00 AM PDT, Sep 11
Over the last 7 days, Potholes Reservoir held between 1,027.82 and 1,028.17 ft, lowest on Sep 10 and highest on Sep 5.
That is 0.34 ft lower than on Sep 4.
Over the last 30 days, Potholes Reservoir held between 1,027.82 and 1,031.95 ft, lowest on Sep 10 and highest on Aug 12.
That is 4.13 ft lower than on Aug 12.
Over the last 90 days, Potholes Reservoir held between 1,027.82 and 1,044.49 ft, lowest on Sep 10 and highest on Jun 13.
That is 16.67 ft lower than on Jun 13.
Over the last 12 months, Potholes Reservoir held between 1,027.52 and 1,046.62 ft, lowest on Sep 12 and highest on May 16.
That is 0.30 ft higher than on Sep 12.
43,637 to 88,165 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 7265, Potholes Reservoir and O'Sullivan Dam (POT). 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 7265, Potholes Reservoir and O'Sullivan Dam (POT). 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 Potholes Reservoir 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 Potholes ReservoirAnglers 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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