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
- 20 CFS
- Recorded 2026-08-03 12:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 1036.46 ft
- Recorded 2026-08-03 18:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Melvern Dam & Reservoir water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.