Water report · Trinity Lake
Last reading 30 hours ago: near normal for mid September. Above 44% of past September 11s on record.
Updated 1:00 AM PDT, Sep 11
Over the last 7 days, Trinity Lake held between 2,321.99 and 2,323.34 ft, lowest on Sep 11 and highest on Sep 5.
That is 1.35 ft lower than on Sep 5.
Over the last 30 days, Trinity Lake held between 2,321.99 and 2,329.64 ft, lowest on Sep 11 and highest on Aug 13.
That is 7.65 ft lower than on Aug 13.
Over the last 90 days, Trinity Lake held between 2,321.99 and 2,346.79 ft, lowest on Sep 11 and highest on Jun 15.
That is 24.80 ft lower than on Jun 15.
Over the last 12 months, Trinity Lake held between 2,321.57 and 2,357.47 ft, lowest on Nov 3 and highest on Apr 22.
That is 11.90 ft lower than on Sep 11.
1,737,630 to 1,840,640 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 3203, Trinity 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 3203, Trinity 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 Trinity 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 Trinity 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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