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LouisianaNatural lake, 7,432 acres, St. Charles Parish

Lake Cataouatche water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

7.11ft (gage datum)

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Well above normal for October

Water temperature 71°F

Past 24 hours
+0.18ft
Past 7 days
+0.64ft
Past 30 days
+0.04ft
vs typical October
+2.33ft

Lake Cataouatche was at 7.11 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.64 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 4.78 ft, so the lake is 2.33 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 71°F.

Last 30 days

68typicalSep 24Oct 9Oct 24

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.

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Recent daily readings

Lake Cataouatche daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft (gage datum))Change
Oct 24, 20266.93+0.08
Oct 23, 20266.85+0.17
Oct 22, 20266.680.00
Oct 21, 20266.68+0.04
Oct 20, 20266.64+0.17
Oct 19, 20266.47+0.43
Oct 18, 20266.04+0.61
Oct 17, 20265.43-1.38
Oct 16, 20266.81-0.22
Oct 15, 20267.03-0.04
Oct 14, 20267.07-0.09
Oct 13, 20267.16-0.01
Oct 12, 20267.17-0.18
Oct 11, 20267.35+0.31

Reading these numbers

This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.

Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.

The gauge is about 2 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as L. Cataouatche at Whiskey Canal South of Waggaman, 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 Cataouatche water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Cataouatche today?

Lake Cataouatche was at 7.11 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.64 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 4.78 ft, so the lake is 2.33 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 71°F.

Is Lake Cataouatche high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is well above normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 3.85 to 6.98 ft, with a typical value of 4.78 ft.

Is Lake Cataouatche rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has risen (+0.64 ft), and it is +0.04 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake Cataouatche water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 2951190901217 (L. Cataouatche at Whiskey Canal South of Waggaman, 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.

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