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MinnesotaReservoir, 2,658 acres, Freeborn County

Albert Lea Lake conditions today

Albert Lea Lake, Minnesota
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Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 52°F, 52% chance of rain. Tuesday: S wind 6 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 66°F.

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Last hour of NOAA MRMS radar, 1 km resolution. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.

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Measured from orbit by NASA's SWOT satellite each time it passes over the lake, usually every 10 to 21 days, to within about half a foot. Elevation is above sea level (EGM2008), not a gauge reading at a dock.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Minnesota
County
Freeborn County
Surface area
2,658 acres
Elevation
1,214 ft
Coordinates
43.6188° N, 93.3020° W

About Albert Lea Lake

Albert Lea Lake covers about 2,658 acres in Freeborn County, Minnesota and is classed as a reservoir. The water surface sits about 1,214 ft above sea level.

We have not matched Albert Lea Lake to a public level gauge, so the water level on this page comes from NASA's SWOT satellite, which measures the lake surface from orbit on each pass. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Albert Lea Lake questions

Is it windy on Albert Lea Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 8 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 52°F, 52% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Albert Lea Lake right now?

We have not matched Albert Lea Lake to a public level gauge, so the water level card on this page uses NASA's SWOT satellite, which measures the lake surface every time it passes overhead, usually every 10 to 21 days. The card shows the latest pass, its date and the change since the pass before.

How big is Albert Lea Lake?

Albert Lea Lake covers about 2,658 acres (4.2 square miles) of surface water.

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