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Blue Marsh Lake conditions today

Blue Marsh Lake, Pennsylvania
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286.44ft

Down 1.73 ft this week

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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 1 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 69°F. Tuesday: N wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 65°F.

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Water level

286.44ft above sea level

-1.73 ft in 7 days

2.12 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Blue Marsh Lake was at 286.44 ft on October 26, falling 1.73 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 288.56 ft, so the lake is 2.12 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Pennsylvania
Surface area
1,150 acres
Dam completed
1979
USGS gauge
01470870, Blue Marsh Lake near Bernville, PA
Coordinates
40.3800° N, 76.0314° W

Background reading: Blue Marsh Lake on Wikipedia

About Blue Marsh Lake

Blue Marsh Lake covers about 1,150 acres in Pennsylvania and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1979.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 01470870 (Blue Marsh Lake near Bernville, PA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Blue Marsh Lake questions

Is it windy on Blue Marsh Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 1 to 7 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 69°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Blue Marsh Lake right now?

Blue Marsh Lake was at 286.44 ft on October 26, falling 1.73 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 288.56 ft, so the lake is 2.12 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Blue Marsh Lake?

Blue Marsh Lake covers about 1,150 acres (1.8 square miles) of surface water.

When was Blue Marsh Lake built?

The dam that forms Blue Marsh Lake was completed in 1979.

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