Lake Chelan water level · WA
Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Lake Chelan (Lake Chelan At Chelan).
Lake or reservoir elevation recorded at USGS gauge 12452000, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
1,092.84ft
recorded Nov 4, 4:15 AM
−0.16ft
falling
−0.97ft
falling
1,092.84–1,094.61ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 1,092.84 | ↓ 0.14 |
| Nov 3 | 1,092.98 | ↓ 0.10 |
| Nov 2 | 1,093.08 | ↓ 0.15 |
| Nov 1 | 1,093.23 | ↓ 0.17 |
| Oct 31 | 1,093.40 | ↓ 0.08 |
| Oct 30 | 1,093.48 | ↓ 0.14 |
| Oct 29 | 1,093.62 | ↓ 0.19 |
| Oct 28 | 1,093.81 | ↓ 0.09 |
| Oct 27 | 1,093.90 | ↓ 0.12 |
| Oct 26 | 1,094.02 | ↓ 0.13 |
| Oct 25 | 1,094.15 | ↓ 0.13 |
| Oct 24 | 1,094.28 | ↓ 0.15 |
| Oct 23 | 1,094.43 | ↓ 0.18 |
| Oct 22 | 1,094.61 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 5:11 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Lake Chelan water level questions
- What is the water level at Lake Chelan today?
- 1,092.84 ft, recorded Nov 4, 4:15 AM at USGS gauge 12452000. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Lake Chelan rising or falling?
- falling — 0.97 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Lake Chelan?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 1,092.84 ft to 1,094.61 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Lake Chelan come from?
- USGS gauge 12452000 (Lake Chelan At Chelan), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Lake Chelan?
- 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 12452000
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
- 47.8362°, -120.0615°
- USGS gauge
- 12452000
- 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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