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WyomingReservoir, 25,551 acres, Teton County

Jackson Lake water level

Jackson Lake, Wyoming
Photo: EnLorax G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 3.0

Current level

6,734.40ft above sea level

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
+0.05ft
Past 7 days
+0.19ft
Past 30 days
-ft
Trend
Rising

Jackson Lake was at 6,734.40 ft on October 26, rising 0.19 ft over the past week.

Last 30 days

6733.56734.06734.5Sep 21Oct 11Oct 24

Recent daily readings

Jackson Lake daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft above sea level)Change
Oct 24, 20266,734.35-0.01
Oct 23, 20266,734.36+0.10
Oct 22, 20266,734.260.00
Oct 21, 20266,734.26+0.01
Oct 20, 20266,734.25+0.04
Oct 19, 20266,734.21+0.01
Oct 18, 20266,734.20+0.02
Oct 17, 20266,734.18+0.02
Oct 16, 20266,734.16-0.01
Oct 15, 20266,734.17+0.04
Oct 14, 20266,734.13+0.04
Oct 13, 20266,734.09+0.06
Oct 12, 20266,734.03+0.09
Oct 11, 20266,733.94+0.15

Reading these numbers

Readings are reservoir surface elevations in feet, as published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Compare them with ramp and dock elevations from the lake operator to judge whether a launch is usable.

Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is about 5 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Jackson Lake near Moran, WY. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Jackson Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Jackson Lake today?

Jackson Lake was at 6,734.40 ft on October 26, rising 0.19 ft over the past week.

Is Jackson Lake rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has risen (+0.19 ft).

Where does the Jackson Lake water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 13010500 (Jackson Lake near Moran, WY). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

Nearby lakes

If Jackson is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.