Owasco Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Owasco Lake today?

Owasco Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge OWASCO LAKE NEAR AUBURN NY; the current lake elevation updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Owasco Lake high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Owasco Lake — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live lake elevation for Owasco Lake, measured at USGS station OWASCO LAKE NEAR AUBURN NY.

Current lake elevation

712.44 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.12 ft

30-day avg: 712.56 ft

Streamflow

—

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 712.36–712.70 ft2026-09-01

Owasco Lake is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Owasco Lake (7)

Owasco Lake Boat Ramp — Town of Fleming, New York
Owasco Lake Boat Ramp — Melrose Park, New York
Owasco Lake Boat Ramp — Melrose Park, New York
Emerson Park Boat Launch — Melrose Park, New York
Owasco Lake Boat Ramp — Melrose Park, New York
Owasco Lake Boat Ramp — City of Auburn, New York

See all Owasco Lake boat ramps →

Owasco Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Owasco Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Owasco Lake (OWASCO LAKE NEAR AUBURN NY) currently reads a lake elevation of 712.44 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Owasco Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Owasco Lake is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Owasco Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 7 boat ramps on Owasco Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04235396. 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.