Shasta Lake water level
Sacramento River · California · operated by USBR (Shasta Dam)
Shasta Lake is 81% full as of Jun 20, 2026, per CDEC data — 30.2 ft below full pool.
healthy 30.2 ft below full pool
CDEC 3,709,602 acre-ft · updated Jun 20, 2026
81%
percent full
1,036.9
water level (ft msl)
30.2
ft below full pool
−13,094.00
24-hour change (ft)
1,067
full pool (ft ref.)
4.55M
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
4,042,105 3,709,602 now 3,709,602
About Shasta Lake
Full pool
1,067 ft
Capacity
4,552,000 AF
Dam / operator
USBR (Shasta Dam)
River / basin
Sacramento River
State
California
Data feed
CDEC
Going to Shasta Lake?
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Shasta Lake — questions
How full is Shasta Lake right now?
Shasta Lake is about 81% full as of Jun 20, 2026.
Can I launch a boat at Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta Lake?
Shasta Lake, on the Sacramento River, is operated by USBR (Shasta Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.