Overview
Lake Cascade is a reservoir in ID. Primary inflow is North Fork Payette River. It is managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
The basin is characterized by about 27,300 acres of surface area. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Lake Cascade supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Pool elevations are managed against conservation or full-pool elevation near 4828 feet NGVD29. Monitoring current levels matters for ramp usability, shoreline access, and understanding storage relative to the published operating range.
Current Conditions
Lake Cascade is currently 11.8 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.20 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.20 ft
- Drought conditionsAbnormally Dry
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Lake Cascade is a 27,300-acre reservoir on the North Fork Payette River managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
