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1,882.81ft
Down 2.90 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: S wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°F. Tuesday: SW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 63°F.
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1,882.81ft NGVD29
-2.90 ft in 7 days8.93 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir was at 1,882.81 ft on October 26, falling 2.90 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,873.88 ft, so the lake is 8.93 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: New Bullards Bar Reservoir on Wikipedia
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is a 4,084-acre reservoir in California.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at New Bullards Bar Reservoir, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 64°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.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir was at 1,882.81 ft on October 26, falling 2.90 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,873.88 ft, so the lake is 8.93 ft above its usual mark.
New Bullards Bar Reservoir covers about 4,084 acres (6.4 square miles) of surface water.
If New Bullards Bar is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.