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Outlook. Monday: SW wind 14 to 23 kt, gusts to 38 kt, high near 53°F. Tuesday: SW wind 3 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 54°F.
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5,781.55ft NGVD29
+0.03 ft in 7 days0.07 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Martis Creek Lake was at 5,781.55 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.03 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 5,781.48 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft above its usual mark.
Martis Creek Lake is a reservoir in Nevada County, California.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Martis Creek Pool, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 14 to 23 kt, gusts to 38 kt, high near 53°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.
Martis Creek Lake was at 5,781.55 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.03 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 5,781.48 ft, so the lake is 0.07 ft above its usual mark.
If Martis Creek is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.