Cataract Lake Marina

03/19/2026

March is here, and you know what that means!!!!

Boats are open for the 2026 season- let's get you booked for summer!!

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03/03/2026

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📍 Cagles Mill Lake – Water Level & Flood Stage Guide

I get asked weekly about lake levels, access points, ramp conditions, and when certain roads close. Below is a full elevation reference for Cagles Mill Lake so you can better plan your trip.

🌊 NORMAL POOL LEVELS

639.5 ft – Summer Pool Elevation
• Covers approx. 1,600 acres
• Extends about 10.3 miles

636.0 ft – Winter Pool Elevation
• Covers approx. 1,400 acres
• Extends about 10 miles

LOW WATER IMPACTS

631.0 ft – Cunot launch ramp totally exposed
629.0 ft – Beach area & IDNR launch ramp totally exposed
628.0 ft – Old Cunot launch ramp exposed
625.0 ft – Centerline of 30” bypass exposed
606.0 ft – Top of main gate exposed
596.0 ft – Bottom of main gate exposed

⚠️ ACCESS & INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTS

651.0 ft – Lieber Recreation Area boat ramp underwater
650.0 ft – Lieber marina parking lot closed
647.5 ft – Cunot boat ramp inaccessible (road launching begins)
643.5 ft – Lieber beach closed
640.5 ft – Beach road closed

🌧 HIGH WATER / FLOOD IMPACTS

660.0 ft – SR 42 closed at Doe Creek Bridge (100% annual chance)
672.0 ft – Cunot Boat Club inaccessible (20% annual chance)
675.0 ft – River Road near Cataract Falls closed
684.0 ft – SR 42 closed at Cunot Bridge (10% annual chance)
692.0 ft – Limited clearance under SR 42 bridge
704.0 ft – Flood Pool / Spillway Crest (1% annual chance)
• Covers 4,840 acres
• Extends 11 miles

705.0 ft – Dam entrance road closed
730.0 ft – Top of Cagles Mill Dam

📊 Check Current Lake Levels Anytime:

USACE Water Control Page:
👉 https://www.lrl-wc.usace.army.mil/reports/lkreport.html

Knowing the elevation can save your boat, your lower unit, and your trip.

If you ever have questions about current conditions, send me a message.

Fish More. Worry Less. 🎣

03/01/2026

Lake is beautiful in the sunshine 🌞 come on spring!!

Reservations open March 15 for the 2026 season!!

Cagles Mill Lake Water Level Update

Current level: 636.02
That’s roughly 3 feet below normal summer pool (639.5).

Be careful using the courtesy dock at Lieber State Park. With the water down, it’s a little tricky. I found it best to walk down the boat ramp and then along the bank to access the walkway.

Low water means more hazards showing and some still hiding.

If you think you’re going slow… go slower.

Hope this helps you have a safe and enjoyable trip out there.

Fish More Worry Less

01/24/2026

This guy is awesome, highly recommended!

01/08/2026

and boats!!!!!

We’ve been busy dreaming, building, and planning…
and Spring / Summer / Fall of 2026 is going to be SO good.

2026 plans:
🏡 New cabin, camp spots, full-service RV spots, and outhouse service at Cataract Lake Cabins & Camping
🍦 An incredible ice cream shack
🚤 Boat / ATV / motorcycle parking
🍹 Outdoor bar & 🎶 live music at The Dry Docks at Cataract Lake every weekend!

Who’s coming with us?
Same lake vibes — just more of everything ❤️

08/16/2025

08/14/2025

90 and sunny this weekend- get your boat scheduled and cool off in the lake!!!
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07/14/2025

Even Mondays are rockin down here. Get outside and get on the lake yo!!! www.cataractlake.com

07/10/2025

"We had a great experience with renting a pontoon boat. They were kind and helpful. The day on the lake was amazing! Will definitely be back!"

07/06/2025

We are proud of our young men! They have helped cataractlake.com become what it is today. Great job guys!

06/21/2025

Still have boats available for today!! It's going to be a scorcher ☀️

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