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Lake Champlain Water Level

Live lake elevation for Lake Champlain, measured at USGS station LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT.

Current lake elevation
94.38 ft
Updated 20 min ago
vs. 30-day average
-0.64 ft
30-day avg: 95.02 ft
Water temperature
72°F

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 94.5695.36 ft2026-09-01

Lake Champlain is currently 0.6 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Lake Champlain (36)

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Lake Champlain Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Lake Champlain today?

The USGS gauge for Lake Champlain (LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT) currently reads a lake elevation of 94.38 feet, 0.6 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Lake Champlain high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Lake Champlain is 0.6 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Lake Champlain?

BoatLaunchMap lists 36 boat ramps on Lake Champlain, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04294500. Lake elevation is the water surface height above the vertical datum (roughly sea level), the standard way reservoir levels are quoted. Always verify conditions on site before launching.