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Hinckley Reservoir conditions today

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1,201.16ft

Down 0.77 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 1 to 8 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 59°F. Tuesday: NNW wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 50°F.

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1,201.16ft NAVD88

-0.77 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Hinckley Reservoir was at 1,201.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.77 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
New York
Surface area
2,708 acres
USGS gauge
01343900, Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley NY
Coordinates
43.3114° N, 75.1083° W

Background reading: Hinckley Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Hinckley Reservoir

Set in New York, Hinckley Reservoir is a 2,708-acre reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 01343900, listed as Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley NY. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Hinckley Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Hinckley Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 1 to 8 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 59°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Hinckley Reservoir right now?

Hinckley Reservoir was at 1,201.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.77 ft over the past week.

How big is Hinckley Reservoir?

Hinckley Reservoir covers about 2,708 acres (4.2 square miles) of surface water.

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