New Melones Lake water level

1,004.0 feet, 63% of capacity, down 1.1 ft this week. Updated Oct 19, 2026.

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Past 12 months

New Melones Lake level chart

Elevation1,004.0ft
Full63%
Past week-1.1ft
vs. a year ago-11.7ft
1,0011,0161,0301,045Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

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

DateElevation (ft)Storage (acre-feet)
Oct 19, 20261,003.981,507,997
Oct 18, 20261,004.071,508,837
Oct 17, 20261,004.221,510,238
Oct 16, 20261,004.421,512,107
Oct 15, 20261,004.671,514,443
Oct 14, 20261,004.991,517,433
Oct 13, 20261,005.091,518,370
Oct 12, 20261,005.071,518,182
Oct 11, 20261,005.191,519,308
Oct 10, 20261,005.371,520,996
Oct 9, 20261,005.551,522,684
Oct 8, 20261,005.661,523,716
Oct 7, 20261,005.801,525,028
Oct 6, 20261,005.791,524,935

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Questions about New Melones Lake

Can you rent a boat on New Melones Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for New Melones 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 Tuttletown Boat Launch, Boat ramp.

Where can I launch a boat on New Melones Lake?

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

What is the water level of New Melones Lake today?

On 2026-10-19, New Melones Lake was at 1,003.98 feet, 63% of capacity. That's down 1.09 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.