Stonewall Jackson Lake

06/05/2026

05-June-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.61 feet - we are 0.11" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 50 and river gauge height of 8.52'. Outflow water temperature is 65 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 60 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 75 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

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06/05/2026

You know what isn’t cool? Drowning. USACE data shows 88% of drowning victims are male, meaning men are about 7 times more likely to drown than women. Gentlemen, if you want to impress someone, start by buckling that life jacket.

06/04/2026

04-June-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.67 feet - we are 0.17" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 is open 0.50' each with a CFS of 50 and river gauge height of 8.49'. Outflow water temperature is 65 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 51 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 73 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

06/03/2026

Start paddling smart by taking an online safe paddling course. From securing your boat to your vehicle to waterway hazard identification and what to do during challenging weather, this online course covers everything you need to know to ensure your paddling experience is safe and enjoyable.
Get started here: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/

06/03/2026

03-June-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.77 feet - we are 0.27" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 & #2 are open 0.50' each with a CFS of 130 and river gauge height of 8.78'. Outflow water temperature is 64 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was partly cloudy skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 50 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 72 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

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06/02/2026

02-June-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1072.86 feet - we are 0.36" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 & #2 are open 0.50' each with a CFS of 130 and river gauge height of 8.76'. Outflow water temperature is 64 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was partly cloudy skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 52 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 72 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

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06/01/2026

01-June-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1073.06 feet - we are 0.56" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 & #2 are open 1.0' each with a CFS of 230 and river gauge height of 9.15'. Outflow water temperature is 63 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 52 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 73 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

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06/01/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

05/31/2026

31-May-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1073.46 feet - we are 0.96" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 & #2 are open 2.50' each with a CFS of 570 and river gauge height of 10.21'. Outflow water temperature is 62 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 46 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 72 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR

05/30/2026

30-May-2026

Lake elevation at 0730 was 1073.83 feet - we are 1.33" above our summer pool elevation. Gate #1 & #2 are open 2.50' each with a CFS of 570 and river gauge height of 10.24'. Outflow water temperature is 62 degrees. Weather conditions this morning was clear skies with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. The current air temperature is 52 degrees. Surface temperature of the lake is 73 degrees.

Water conditions of the lake are clear and the tailwaters are clear.

Rainbow, Brown and Gold Trout were stocked in the tailwaters on 19 May 2026.

Questions concerning boat launching ramps please contact WVDNR