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New Jersey reservoir and lake levels today

Lakeglance tracks 12 lakes and reservoirs in New Jersey: 11 reservoirs and 1 natural lakes. 8 of them have a live level gauge, so you can see today's water level next to the wind forecast.

The biggest on our list are Lake Hopatcong (2,494 acres), Round Valley Reservoir (2,300 acres), Wanaque Reservoir (1,971 acres). Pick any lake below for live wind, gusts and a go or no-go call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

Water levels at gauged New Jersey lakes

Latest daily readings from USGS and Corps of Engineers gauges. 6 running above normal for the month, 0 below.

Current water levels for gauged lakes in New Jersey
LakeLevel (ft)7-day changevs normal
Lake Hopatcong9.06-0.10well above normal
Wanaque Reservoir290.74-0.81above normal
Greenwood Lake618.47-0.10-
Spruce Run Reservoir263.22-0.32near normal
Boonton Reservoir305.35-0.13well above normal
Oradell Reservoir22.20-0.88well above normal
Swimming River Reservoir35.15-0.05well above normal
Woodcliff Lake Reservoir90.94-0.19above normal

All 12 New Jersey lakes

New Jersey lakes questions

How many lakes in New Jersey does Lakeglance cover?

12. Each one has a conditions page with live National Weather Service wind and a 7-day wind forecast. 8 have a live level gauge, and 4 more show water levels from NASA's SWOT satellite.

What is the largest lake in New Jersey?

Of the lakes we track, Lake Hopatcong is the largest at about 2,494 acres of surface water.

Which New Jersey lakes are low right now?

None of the gauged lakes we track in New Jersey are below their normal range for this month in our latest update.

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