Current pool elevations, surface water temperatures, open boat ramps, and safety advisories across 41 major US lakes, reservoirs, and waterways nationwide.
Real-time pool elevations and variance across top US recreational lakes.
| Lake / Reservoir | State | Current Elevation | Normal Pool | vs Normal | 24h Trend | Water Temp | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Texoma | OK | 615.24 ft | 617.0 ft | -1.76 ft | → Steady | 82.2°F | Charts → |
| Lake Powell | AZ | 3581.98 ft | 3700.0 ft | -118.02 ft | → Steady | 54.1°F | Charts → |
| Lake Mead | NV | 1063.78 ft | 1229.0 ft | -165.22 ft | → Steady | 64.3°F | Charts → |
| Lake Tahoe | CA | 6228.23 ft | 6229.1 ft | -0.87 ft | → Steady | 40.4°F | Charts → |
| Lake of the Ozarks | MO | 658.38 ft | 659.0 ft | -0.62 ft | → Steady | 76.3°F | Charts → |
| Lake Lanier | GA | 1069.93 ft | 1071.0 ft | -1.07 ft | → Steady | 70.2°F | Charts → |
| Lake Travis | TX | 675.81 ft | 681.0 ft | -5.19 ft | → Steady | 74.3°F | Charts → |
| Toledo Bend Reservoir | TX | 171.52 ft | 172.0 ft | -0.48 ft | → Steady | 78.8°F | Charts → |
| Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | 163.79 ft | 164.4 ft | -0.61 ft | → Steady | 81.4°F | Charts → |
| Lake Lewisville | TX | 521.47 ft | 522.0 ft | -0.53 ft | → Steady | 86.4°F | Charts → |
| Kentucky Lake | TN | 358.33 ft | 359.0 ft | -0.67 ft | → Steady | 82.5°F | Charts → |
| Lake Guntersville | AL | 594.18 ft | 595.0 ft | -0.82 ft | → Steady | 80.4°F | Charts → |
Helpful boating advice, seasonal fishing tips, camping guides, and things to do at your favorite lakes.
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