CaliforniaReservoir, 1,650 acres, Mono County
Bridgeport Reservoir water level
Current level
44.13ft above sea level
Reading from Oct 25, 2026
Near normal for October
- Past 24 hours
- -0.05ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.37ft
- Past 30 days
- -2.53ft
- vs typical October
- +1.09ft
Bridgeport Reservoir was at 44.13 ft on October 25, falling 0.37 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 43.04 ft, so the lake is 1.09 ft above its usual mark.
Last 30 days
Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.
Typical level through the year
Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft above sea level) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 44.18 | -0.06 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 44.24 | -0.09 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 44.33 | +0.02 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 44.31 | -0.11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 44.42 | -0.08 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 44.50 | -0.08 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 44.58 | -0.08 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 44.66 | -0.09 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 44.75 | -0.12 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 44.87 | -0.10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 44.97 | -0.08 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 45.05 | -0.06 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45.11 | -0.14 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 45.25 | -0.09 |
Reading these numbers
Readings are reservoir surface elevations in feet, as published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Compare them with ramp and dock elevations from the lake operator to judge whether a launch is usable.
Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.
High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.
The gauge is about 3 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Bridgeport Re near Bridgeport, CA. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Bridgeport Reservoir water level questions
What is the water level at Bridgeport Reservoir today?
Bridgeport Reservoir was at 44.13 ft on October 25, falling 0.37 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 43.04 ft, so the lake is 1.09 ft above its usual mark.
Is Bridgeport Reservoir high or low right now?
Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is near normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 32.02 to 56.11 ft, with a typical value of 43.04 ft.
Is Bridgeport Reservoir rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.37 ft), and it is -2.53 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Bridgeport Reservoir water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 10292500 (Bridgeport Re near Bridgeport, CA). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
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