The water level in Green Peter is about 80 feet below full pool and dropping. At this rate, Thistle Creek boat ramp will likely not be usable after Oct 5. The deep drawdown will begin later this month, and it is expected to create another sediment problem as it did last year. Water levels will drop below historic levels through the end of the year, making fishing impossible until rains begin to fill up the reservoir again next year.

The reservoir is usually stocked with trout in the spring. In the summer they retreat to deeper water where it is cooler. Also, as a reminder to anglers, fishing for and harvesting Chinook in the lake and the rivers above is prohibited. Any Chinook caught in Green Peter reservoir must be released unharmed.

For the latest information on water levels at Green Peter Reservoir check with the Army Corps of Engineers' website for more information.