Jackson Lake water level · WY

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Jackson Lake (Jackson Lake Near Moran).

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Jackson Lake water level

Lake or reservoir elevation recorded at USGS gauge 13010500, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.

Lake elevation

6,734.62ft

recorded Nov 4, 5:45 AM

24-hr change

+0.01ft

rising

7-day change

+0.16ft

rising

14-day range

6,734.31–6,734.64ft

lowest to highest

Recent daily readings

DateLevel (ft)Δ day
Nov 4●6,734.62↓ 0.02
Nov 36,734.64↑ 0.02
Nov 26,734.62↑ 0.03
Nov 16,734.59↑ 0.07
Oct 316,734.52↑ 0.03
Oct 306,734.49↑ 0.02
Oct 296,734.47↑ 0.01
Oct 286,734.46↑ 0.02
Oct 276,734.44↑ 0.04
Oct 266,734.40↓ 0.01
Oct 256,734.41↑ 0.04
Oct 246,734.37↑ 0.01
Oct 236,734.36↑ 0.05
Oct 226,734.31—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 6:11 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.

Jackson Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Jackson Lake today?
6,734.62 ft, recorded Nov 4, 5:45 AM at USGS gauge 13010500. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
Is Jackson Lake rising or falling?
rising — 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
How does this compare to normal for Jackson Lake?
Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 6,734.31 ft to 6,734.64 ft; today's reading sits near the top of that range.
Where does the water level data for Jackson Lake come from?
USGS gauge 13010500 (Jackson Lake Near Moran), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
What is the water temperature at Jackson Lake?
This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.

Lake elevation history

Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 13010500

Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
43.8578°, -110.5903°
Gauge datum
6,777 ft
USGS gauge
13010500
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. West of the Rockies, wind follows the gaps: passes and river canyons channel strong flow onto the water, afternoons run windier than mornings, and mountain lakes in particular can build fast as the slopes heat up.

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