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Calaveras Reservoir conditions today

Calaveras Reservoir, California
Photo: The original uploader was Christian Ey at English Wikipedia ., Public domain

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Water level

722.21ft

Down 0.64 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: W wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 63°F. Tuesday: W wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 61°F.

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Water level

722.21ft NGVD29

-0.64 ft in 7 days

3.61 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 25, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Calaveras Reservoir was at 722.21 ft on October 25, falling 0.64 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 725.82 ft, so the lake is 3.61 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
California
Surface area
1,186 acres
USGS gauge
11173490, Calaveras Reservoir near Sunol CA
Coordinates
37.4785° N, 121.8226° W

Background reading: Calaveras Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Calaveras Reservoir

Set in California, Calaveras Reservoir is a 1,186-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 11173490 (Calaveras Reservoir near Sunol CA). 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.

Calaveras Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Calaveras Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 63°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 Calaveras Reservoir right now?

Calaveras Reservoir was at 722.21 ft on October 25, falling 0.64 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 725.82 ft, so the lake is 3.61 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Calaveras Reservoir?

Calaveras Reservoir covers about 1,186 acres (1.9 square miles) of surface water.

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