Melvern Dam & Reservoir Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Live Melvern Dam & Reservoir fishing conditions near Ottawa, KS: USACE release, reservoir level, and local weather. Use the latest CFS and level trends to time your trip and pick safe access.
Melvern Dam & Reservoir snapshot
Melvern Lake Melvern Dam & Reservoir sits near Ottawa, KS and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWDM district. Coordinates: 38.5106°, -95.7082°. Also known as Melvern Lake.
- Latest release
- Not reported
- Latest lake level
- 1038.17 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
Release data is currently unavailable—use extra caution near tailwaters and fast water.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Melvern Dam & Reservoir water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.