What is the current water level of Canyon Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 888.02 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Canyon Lake full right now?

The source reports it at 60.9% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00).

Where does this data come from?

From USGS site 08167700 · USACE SWF/SMCT2, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Canyon Lake water level — Texas

Texas · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Canyon Lake in Texas was last measured at 888.02 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). That is 60.9% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+1.4 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Canyon Lake · Texas

Pool elevation: 888.02 ft
% of conservation pool full: 60.9%
Storage: 230,898 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USGS site 08167700 · USACE SWF/SMCT2, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Canyon Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Wfk Dry Comal Creek	TX	799.30 ft	22 km
Lcra Lake Austin at Austin	TX	492.43 ft	62 km
Lcra Lake Travis	TX	671.94 ft	65 km
Lcra Lake Marble Falls	TX	737.25 ft	77 km
Lcra Lake Lbj	TX	825.29 ft	78 km
Ubc Dam 6	TX	889.41 ft	78 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Canyon Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 888.02 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Canyon Lake full right now?: The source reports it at 60.9% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00).
Where does this data come from?: From USGS site 08167700 · USACE SWF/SMCT2, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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