What is the current water level at Lake Tahoe?

The current water level at Lake Tahoe is 6,228.39 ft (updated 6 hours ago). See the live chart and daily history on this page for trends.

How often is Lake Tahoe lake level data updated?

Readings are refreshed when NOAA / National Weather Service — Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service publishes new gauge data — typically daily for most reservoirs. The timestamp above the chart shows when the latest observation arrived on Lake Insights.

What is full pool for Lake Tahoe?

Full pool for Lake Tahoe is 6,225 ft — the normal conservation target when the reservoir is at its designed summer or operating pool.

How far above or below full pool is Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is currently +3.39 ft vs full pool relative to full pool on the latest gauge reading.

Lake Tahoe

CaliforniaNevada

Current level

6,228.39ft

+3.39 ft vs full pool

24h change

−0.04 ft

vs prior daily summary

Trend

Falling

Share feedback or correction

Current level

6,228.39 ft

+3.39 ft vs full pool

Share feedback or correction

Since last reading

−0.04 ft

Yesterday

Jun 24

6,228.47ft

7-day change

−0.11 ft

Net change vs. reading nearest 7 days ago

8 daily readings in the last 7 days · Hover for date and level

30-day change

−0.23 ft

Net change vs. reading nearest 30 days ago

31 daily readings in the last 30 days · Hover for date and level

Lake level trend

Elevation (ft) MSL

Reference line uses full pool when that elevation is available for this lake.

Level breakdown

Full Pool: 6,225 ft
Current Level: 6,228.39 ft
Difference: 3.39 ft

DatumVertical reference for published pool and stage elevations at this lake (from the lake catalog).: Not available
Elevation reference: MSL
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service — Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

Level breakdown & datum

Full Pool: 6,225 ft
Current Level: 6,228.39 ft
Difference: 3.39 ft

DatumVertical reference for published pool and stage elevations at this lake (from the lake catalog).: Not available
Elevation reference: MSL
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service — Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

Level thresholds

Published elevations from lake operators when provided by the data service.

Flood stageNot available
Full pool6,225 ft
Winter poolNot available

Level thresholds

Published elevations from lake operators when provided by the data service.

Flood stageNot available
Full pool6,225 ft
Winter poolNot available

Watershed drought conditions

Placer County, CA · surrounding county from lake location

Abnormally Dry100% of countyUnchanged vs last week

Gear & Essentials

· curated for Lake Tahoe

BUBBA Culling Set - Compatible Smart Fish Scales - Tournament Fishing Accessory to Track CatchesFishingTournament culling system that pairs with BUBBA smart scales to tag, weigh, and track your best fish.

As an Amazon Associate, Lake Insights earns from qualifying purchases.

7 & 30 day trends

7-day change

−0.11 ft

8 daily readings in the last 7 days · Hover for date and level

30-day change

−0.23 ft

31 daily readings in the last 30 days · Hover for date and level

Daily level summary

Jun 25, 2026
Falling
6,228.43 ft
-0.04 ft
Jun 24, 2026
Stable
6,228.47 ft
-0.01 ft
Jun 23, 2026
Falling
6,228.48 ft
-0.02 ft
Jun 22, 2026
Falling
6,228.5 ft
-0.01 ft
Jun 21, 2026
Stable
6,228.51 ft
0 ft
Jun 20, 2026
Falling
6,228.51 ft
-0.01 ft
Jun 19, 2026
Falling
6,228.52 ft
-0.02 ft

Date	Level (ft)	Change (ft)	Condition
Jun 25, 2026	6,228.43	-0.04	Falling
Jun 24, 2026	6,228.47	-0.01	Stable
Jun 23, 2026	6,228.48	-0.02	Falling
Jun 22, 2026	6,228.5	-0.01	Falling
Jun 21, 2026	6,228.51	0	Stable
Jun 20, 2026	6,228.51	-0.01	Falling
Jun 19, 2026	6,228.52	-0.02	Falling
Jun 18, 2026	6,228.54	0	Stable
Jun 17, 2026	6,228.54	-0.01	Falling
Jun 16, 2026	6,228.55	+0.01	Rising
Jun 15, 2026	6,228.54	-0.02	Falling
Jun 14, 2026	6,228.56	0	Stable
Jun 13, 2026	6,228.56	0	Stable
Jun 12, 2026	6,228.56	0	Stable

Lake Tahoe water level — common questions

What is the current water level at Lake Tahoe?: The current water level at Lake Tahoe is 6,228.39 ft (updated 6 hours ago). See the live chart and daily history on this page for trends.
How often is Lake Tahoe lake level data updated?: Readings are refreshed when NOAA / National Weather Service — Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service publishes new gauge data — typically daily for most reservoirs. The timestamp above the chart shows when the latest observation arrived on Lake Insights.
What is full pool for Lake Tahoe?: Full pool for Lake Tahoe is 6,225 ft — the normal conservation target when the reservoir is at its designed summer or operating pool.
How far above or below full pool is Lake Tahoe?: Lake Tahoe is currently +3.39 ft vs full pool relative to full pool on the latest gauge reading.

Lake level glossary

Definitions for pool targets, datums, and how elevation readings are labeled.

Explore

Company & trust

Explore

Company & trust

Lake Tahoe

Lake level trend

Level breakdown

Level thresholds

Watershed drought conditions

Daily level summary

Lake Tahoe water level — common questions

Lake level glossary