Canyon Lake water level
Guadalupe River · Texas · operated by USACE (Canyon Dam)
Canyon Lake is at 888.5 ft as of Jun 22, 2026, per USGS data; full pool is 909 ft.
no live reading 20.5 ft below full pool
usgs updated Jun 22, 2026
888.5
water level (ft msl)
20.5
ft below full pool
+0.01
24-hour change (ft)
909
full pool (ft ref.)
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Can I launch? Check before you go.
Lake is well below full pool — expect closed ramps and exposed hazards. Verify conditions before launching.
~30-day trend · reservoir elevation
888.5 888.5 now 888.5
About Canyon Lake
Full pool
909 ft
Capacity
—
Dam / operator
USACE (Canyon Dam)
River / basin
Guadalupe River
State
Texas
Data feed
usgs
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Canyon Lake — questions
How full is Canyon Lake right now?
The most recent reading puts Canyon Lake at 888.5 feet.
Can I launch a boat at Canyon Lake?
Lake is well below full pool — expect closed ramps and exposed hazards. Verify conditions before launching. Individual ramps open and close on their own schedules and on local hazards.
Where does Canyon Lake's level come from?
LakeLevelNow pulls it from the usgs public water-data feed. The reading is timestamped in the gauge above.
Who operates Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake, on the Guadalupe River, is operated by USACE (Canyon Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.