Folsom Lake water level
American River · California · operated by USBR (Folsom Dam)
Folsom Lake is 95% full as of Jun 20, 2026, per CDEC data — 4.7 ft below full pool.
near full 4.7 ft below full pool
CDEC 925,279 acre-ft · updated Jun 20, 2026
95%
percent full
461.3
water level (ft msl)
4.7
ft below full pool
−6,004.00
24-hour change (ft)
466
full pool (ft ref.)
0.98M
capacity (acre-ft)
Can I launch? Yes — most ramps usable.
Lake is well within its normal pool — most boat ramps are usable. Confirm your specific ramp, which can close independently of lake level.
~30-day trend · reservoir storage
952,063 925,279 now 925,279
About Folsom Lake
Full pool
466 ft
Capacity
977,000 AF
Dam / operator
USBR (Folsom Dam)
River / basin
American River
State
California
Data feed
CDEC
Going to Folsom Lake?
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Folsom Lake — questions
How full is Folsom Lake right now?
Folsom Lake is about 95% full as of Jun 20, 2026.
Can I launch a boat at Folsom Lake?
Lake is well within its normal pool — most boat ramps are usable. Confirm your specific ramp, which can close independently of lake level. Individual ramps open and close on their own schedules and on local hazards.
Where does Folsom Lake's level come from?
LakeLevelNow pulls it from the CDEC public water-data feed (California Data Exchange). The reading is timestamped in the gauge above.
Who operates Folsom Lake?
Folsom Lake, on the American River, is operated by USBR (Folsom Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.