Candlewood Lake water levels are lower than earlier in the season, but within normal operating range for boating.  The pumped storage hydroelectric lake levels fluctuate by nature of its operations by up to 2.5 feet throughout the boating season.  According to FirstLight's operating license, the level ranges from 427 feet to 429.5 feet.  As of yesterday, the level was 427.3.  FirstLight is currently unable to pump additional water in Candlewood due to low flows in the Housatonic River stemming from existing drought conditions.  Lower water levels are likely to continue.  The Candlewood Lake Authority says boaters should always be prepared for boating at different water levels, stay away from marked hazards and shallow areas.  CLA says there may be unmarked hazards when water levels are at the lower end of the normal operating range.