Lewis Smith Lake Water Level Today
Alabama Power · Alabama
Latest reading Nov 10, 9:04 AM · elevation
Lewis Smith Lake is 11.7 ft below summer pool today (498.27 ft vs 510.00 ft). The the operator seasonal target for today is 497.92 ft (0.3 ft above). It has fallen 0.06 ft since yesterday and is down 0.12 ft over 7 days.
Water level chart
ft above sea levelSummer pool (510.0 ft) is 11.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Summer pool (510.0 ft) is 11.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Reading
About Lewis Smith Lake
Over the past 12 months, Lewis Smith Lake’s daily mean level ranged from 498.27 ft (Nov 10, 2026) to 511.36 ft (Jun 9, 2026), a swing of 13.1 ft. It was below summer pool (510.00 ft) on 293 of the 314 days on file. The nearest lakes we track are Guntersville Lake (52 mi northeast) and Lake Tuscaloosa (54 mi south). See all 13 Alabama lakes on the Alabama lake levels page.
Lewis Smith Lake fishing report & conditions
updated Nov 10, 12:01 AM ETLake 11.7 ft below summer pool and steady — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 6:13 AM–7:13 AM (moonrise near sunrise).
Lake 11.7 ft below summer pool and steady — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 7:13 AM–8:13 AM (moonrise near sunrise).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Level11.7 ft below summer poolLevel steady (−0.06 ft in 24 h)
Official Alabama fishing info: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — Reservoir fishing & management info
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
6/10
New moon · 0% lit · Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · Sunrise 6:15 AM · Sunset 4:48 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead10:47 AM–12:47 PM
- Moon underfoot11:12 PM–1:12 AM
Minor fishing times
- Moonrise6:13 AM–7:13 AMSunrise
- Moonset4:18 PM–5:18 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayNov 9 | 6/10Good | Major 10:47 AM–12:47 PM · 11:12 PM–1:12 AM Minor 6:13 AM–7:13 AM · 4:18 PM–5:18 PM |
|---|---|---|
| TueNov 10 | 5/10Fair | Major 11:38 AM–1:38 PM Minor 7:13 AM–8:13 AM · 4:59 PM–5:59 PM |
| WedNov 11 | 3/10Poor | Major 12:03 AM–2:03 AM · 12:29 PM–2:29 PM Minor 8:11 AM–9:11 AM · 5:46 PM–6:46 PM |
| ThuNov 12 | 2/10Poor | Major 12:55 AM–2:55 AM · 1:20 PM–3:20 PM Minor 9:04 AM–10:04 AM · 6:38 PM–7:38 PM |
| FriNov 13 | 3/10Poor | Major 1:46 AM–3:46 AM · 2:11 PM–4:11 PM Minor 9:51 AM–10:51 AM · 7:34 PM–8:34 PM |
| SatNov 14 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:36 AM–4:36 AM · 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Minor 10:32 AM–11:32 AM · 8:32 PM–9:32 PM |
| SunNov 15 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:23 AM–5:23 AM · 3:46 PM–5:46 PM Minor 11:07 AM–12:07 PM · 9:31 PM–10:31 PM |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the lake level is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonrise × sunrise +1; Moonset × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 0.4 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · level within ±0.25 ft in 24 h +1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 1 |
| Today | 6, rounded | 6/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 33.99, -87.15 (moon times from astronomical equations, Lewis Smith Lake local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
6/10
Waxing crescent · 2% lit · Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · Sunrise 6:16 AM · Sunset 4:47 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead11:38 AM–1:38 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonrise7:13 AM–8:13 AMSunrise
- Moonset4:59 PM–5:59 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayNov 10 | 6/10Good | Major 11:38 AM–1:38 PM Minor 7:13 AM–8:13 AM · 4:59 PM–5:59 PM |
|---|---|---|
| WedNov 11 | 3/10Poor | Major 12:03 AM–2:03 AM · 12:29 PM–2:29 PM Minor 8:11 AM–9:11 AM · 5:46 PM–6:46 PM |
| ThuNov 12 | 2/10Poor | Major 12:55 AM–2:55 AM · 1:20 PM–3:20 PM Minor 9:04 AM–10:04 AM · 6:38 PM–7:38 PM |
| FriNov 13 | 3/10Poor | Major 1:46 AM–3:46 AM · 2:11 PM–4:11 PM Minor 9:51 AM–10:51 AM · 7:34 PM–8:34 PM |
| SatNov 14 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:36 AM–4:36 AM · 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Minor 10:32 AM–11:32 AM · 8:32 PM–9:32 PM |
| SunNov 15 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:23 AM–5:23 AM · 3:46 PM–5:46 PM Minor 11:07 AM–12:07 PM · 9:31 PM–10:31 PM |
| MonNov 16 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:09 AM–6:09 AM · 4:31 PM–6:31 PM Minor 11:38 AM–12:38 PM · 10:29 PM–11:29 PM |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the lake level is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonrise × sunrise +1; Moonset × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 1.4 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · level within ±0.25 ft in 24 h +1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 1 |
| Today | 6, rounded | 6/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 33.99, -87.15 (moon times from astronomical equations, Lewis Smith Lake local time).
Operator notice
Portions of the Alabama Power Company river basins missed out on the rains from Isaias. As a result, those areas continue to experience growing rainfall deficits amid the current dry conditions. Alabama Power is continuing to monitor conditions closely. Individuals that recreate below our dams and those with boats and water-related equipment and facilities on our lakes should always stay alert to changing conditions and be prepared to take the necessary steps to protect their property.
Past 12 months
daily readings from Alabama Power- Today498.27 ft
- 12-month high511.36 ftJun 9, 2026
- 12-month low498.27 ftNov 10, 2026
- Summer pool510.00 ftAlabama Power operating guide
Last 10 days
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 10 | 498.27 | −0.06 |
| Mon Nov 9 (today) | 498.33 | −0.05 |
| Sun Nov 8 | 498.38 | ±0.00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | 498.38 | −0.01 |
| Fri Nov 6 | 498.39 | −0.07 |
| Thu Nov 5 | 498.46 | −0.03 |
| Wed Nov 4 | 498.49 | +0.10 |
| Tue Nov 3 | 498.39 | −0.03 |
| Mon Nov 2 | 498.42 | −0.07 |
| Sun Nov 1 | 498.49 | −0.02 |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
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Nearby lakes & rivers
- Guntersville Lake52 mi northeast · Lake593.98 ft−0.82 ft vs summer pool
- Lake Tuscaloosa54 mi south · Lake · Tuscaloosa220.45 ft−2.87 ft vs normal
- Bear Creek Lake57 mi northwest · Lake572.88 ft−3.12 ft vs summer pool
- Wheeler Lake58 mi north · Lake552.24 ft−3.51 ft vs summer pool
- Cedar Creek Lake61 mi northwest · Lake577.26 ft−2.74 ft vs summer pool
- Wilson Lake62 mi northwest · Lake507.07 ft24h +0.06 ft
Headed to the coast? See Alabama tide charts on TideCharts USA.
Guides
All guides →- Winter lake fishing during drawdownsHow a falling lake moves fish, where to look, and which lakes are down the most today.
- Why is the lake so low? Winter drawdowns explainedFlood-storage drawdowns, guide curves, utility winter levels and drought, with today’s lowest lakes.
- What does “full pool” mean?Conservation pool vs. flood pool vs. summer pool, with today’s numbers from Lanier to Lake Mead.
About this data
- Source
- Alabama Power
- Location
- 33.9944, -87.1501 · Alabama
- Measures
- Reservoir water-surface elevation, feet above sea level
- Latest reading
- Nov 10, 9:04 AM local time
- History
- 314 days on file since 2026-01-01
- Page built
- Nov 10, 2026 12:01 AM ET
- Summer pool
- 510.00 ft — Alabama Power operating guide (Alabama Power summer pool)
- Seasonal target today
- 497.92 ft — Alabama Power operating guide (Alabama Power operating guide)
Source: Alabama Power (official page). Operator data is preliminary and may be revised. Weather: NOAA National Weather Service.