Shasta Lake water level

976.2 feet, 51% of capacity, down 2.4 ft this week. Updated Oct 19, 2026.

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Past 12 months

Shasta Lake level chart

Elevation976.2ft
Full51%
Past week-2.4ft
vs. a year ago-12.8ft
9701,0001,0301,060Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

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

DateElevation (ft)Storage (acre-feet)
Oct 19, 2026976.202,342,520
Oct 18, 2026976.562,349,511
Oct 17, 2026976.912,356,196
Oct 16, 2026977.242,362,542
Oct 15, 2026977.602,369,362
Oct 14, 2026977.932,375,834
Oct 13, 2026978.272,382,394
Oct 12, 2026978.612,389,019
Oct 11, 2026978.952,395,470
Oct 10, 2026979.322,402,770
Oct 9, 2026979.492,406,083
Oct 8, 2026979.772,411,480
Oct 7, 2026979.982,415,649
Oct 6, 2026980.182,419,481

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Questions about Shasta Lake

Can you rent a boat on Shasta Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for Shasta 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, Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp, Shasta Marina at Packers Bay.

Where can I launch a boat on Shasta Lake?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp, Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp, Shasta Marina at Packers Bay. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

What is the water level of Shasta Lake today?

On 2026-10-19, Shasta Lake was at 976.2 feet, 51% of capacity. That's down 2.41 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.