Bear Lake is at 5,918.5 ft and rose 0.0 ft in the last day.
Current Water Level
5,918.5 ft
1,803.95 m · Lake surface elevation
Compared with the reading at Nov 2, 12:15 PM
Delayed- Measured
- Nov 3, 2026 12:15 PM MST
- Retrieved
- Nov 3, 2026 12:56 PM MST
- Data Source
- USGS (opens in a new tab)
- Datum
- NAVD 88
Water Level Chart
Lake surface elevation from Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026: started at 5,918.38 ft and ended at 5,918.46 ft; low 5,918.29 ft, high 5,918.49 ft.
Gaps in the line are periods with no readings; they are not filled in. View data table
24 Hour Change
+0.02 ft (rising)
from 5,918.44 ft on Nov 2
7 Day Change
+0.08 ft (rising)
from 5,918.38 ft on Oct 27
30 Day Change
n/a change not available
No comparable reading
Conditions & Warnings
Forecast
- This Afternoon47°FMostly SunnySE 7 mph0% rain
- Tonight31°FMostly CloudyE 3 to 8 mph2% rain
- Wednesday49°FSlight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly CloudyW 3 mph17% rain
- Wednesday Night29°FPartly CloudyWSW 5 mph6% rain
National Weather Service forecast near Garden City, UT, retrieved 2 hours ago.
Water Temperature
No official water temperature gauge is linked to this lake.
No active National Weather Service warnings for this location as of 2 hours ago.
About Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake straddling the Utah-Idaho border, known for its turquoise color. Its level is regulated for irrigation storage through connections with the Bear River.
Bear Lake Location
Bear LakeRich, Utah
Map location is approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lake surface elevation
U.S. Geological Survey Water Data · ID
10055000· NAVD 88 Official page
The headline number is the lake surface elevation reported by U.S. Geological Survey Water Data (typically every 15 minutes (provisional data)). The "Measured" time is when the agency recorded it; "Retrieved" is when this site last downloaded it.
Recent readings are provisional and may be revised by the agency. Wind, waves and dam operations can change the level between readings. This page is not a flood warning or navigation service; for safety information contact the lake operator and the National Weather Service.
Gauge verified 2026-10-28: BEAR LAKE AT STATE PARK MARINA NR GARDEN CITY, UT read 5918.41 ft (62615 NAVD88); 5911.52 ft (00062). Coordinates are the gauge location. Confirm reference levels with the operator before publishing.