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Lake Bistineau water level

Lake Bistineau, Louisiana
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0

Current level

133.40ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.02ft
Past 7 days
-0.17ft
Past 30 days
-0.20ft
Trend
Falling

Lake Bistineau was at 133.40 ft on October 26, falling 0.17 ft over the past week.

Last 30 days

133.5134.0134.5Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Lake Bistineau daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NGVD29)Change
Oct 25, 2026133.42-0.02
Oct 24, 2026133.44-0.03
Oct 23, 2026133.47-0.02
Oct 22, 2026133.49-0.02
Oct 21, 2026133.51-0.03
Oct 20, 2026133.54-0.03
Oct 19, 2026133.57-0.04
Oct 18, 2026133.61-0.07
Oct 17, 2026133.68-0.07
Oct 16, 2026133.75+0.02
Oct 15, 2026133.73-0.02
Oct 14, 2026133.75-0.04
Oct 13, 2026133.79-0.04
Oct 12, 2026133.83-0.05

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.

On a reservoir, a few feet of drop changes the shoreline more than you would think. Low water exposes stumps, sandbars and old roadbeds that are normally well under the hull, and some ramps end before the water does.

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 listed by USGS as Lake Bistineau near Ringgold, LA. 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.

Lake Bistineau water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Bistineau today?

Lake Bistineau was at 133.40 ft on October 26, falling 0.17 ft over the past week.

Is Lake Bistineau rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.17 ft), and it is -0.20 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake Bistineau water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 07349250 (Lake Bistineau near Ringgold, LA). 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.

Nearby lakes

If Bistineau is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.