Folsom Lake water level

401.9 feet, 40% of capacity, down 2.3 ft this week. Updated Oct 19, 2026.

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Past 12 months

Folsom Lake level chart

Elevation401.9ft
Full40%
Past week-2.3ft
vs. a year ago-5.8ft
397421445469Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

As of Oct 19, 2026 · California Data Exchange Center · updated daily

DateElevation (ft)Storage (acre-feet)
Oct 19, 2026401.92392,306
Oct 18, 2026402.29394,830
Oct 17, 2026402.61397,019
Oct 16, 2026402.89398,934
Oct 15, 2026403.20401,070
Oct 14, 2026403.63404,045
Oct 13, 2026403.98406,467
Oct 12, 2026404.22408,145
Oct 11, 2026404.54410,385
Oct 10, 2026404.84412,485
Oct 9, 2026405.08414,171
Oct 8, 2026405.26415,446
Oct 7, 2026405.44416,720
Oct 6, 2026405.58417,711

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Questions about Folsom Lake

Can you rent a boat on Folsom Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for Folsom Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Boat ramp, Marina, Brownes Ravine Marina.

Where can I launch a boat on Folsom Lake?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp, Marina, Brownes Ravine Marina. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

What is the water level of Folsom Lake today?

On 2026-10-19, Folsom Lake was at 401.92 feet, 40% of capacity. That's down 2.3 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.