Lake Oroville water level

740.4 feet, 44% of capacity, down 3.1 ft this week. Updated Oct 19, 2026.

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Algae bloom reported. Reported near Loafer Creek Campground — Site 65 (coordinates : 39.6152051,-121.4810537) near b on Sep 5, 2026. Keep kids and dogs out of discolored or scummy water. Source: California Water Boards bloom reports.

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Past 12 months

Lake Oroville level chart

Elevation740.4ft
Full44%
Past week-3.1ft
vs. a year ago-38.2ft
728789849910Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

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

DateElevation (ft)Storage (acre-feet)
Oct 19, 2026740.371,511,387
Oct 18, 2026740.891,515,966
Oct 17, 2026741.181,518,520
Oct 16, 2026741.581,522,049
Oct 15, 2026742.191,527,443
Oct 14, 2026742.821,533,030
Oct 13, 2026742.981,534,450
Oct 12, 2026743.451,538,626
Oct 11, 2026744.191,545,222
Oct 10, 2026744.761,550,314
Oct 9, 2026745.341,555,503
Oct 8, 2026745.851,560,081
Oct 7, 2026746.351,564,571
Oct 6, 2026746.961,570,071

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Questions about Lake Oroville

Can you rent a boat on Lake Oroville?

Yes. Boat rentals for Lake Oroville 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.

What is the water level of Lake Oroville today?

On 2026-10-19, Lake Oroville was at 740.37 feet, 44% of capacity. That's down 3.08 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.