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WisconsinNatural lake, 377 acres, Vilas County

Anvil Lake conditions today

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Water level

1,691.70ft

Steady this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 48°F. Tuesday: SE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 53°F.

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Water level

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1,691.70ft NAVD88

-0.04 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Anvil Lake was at 1,691.70 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Wisconsin
County
Vilas County
Surface area
377 acres
USGS gauge
05390500, Anvil Lake near Eagle River, WI
Coordinates
45.9433° N, 89.0639° W

About Anvil Lake

Anvil Lake is a 377-acre natural lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

We read the level from USGS gauge 05390500, listed as Anvil Lake near Eagle River, WI. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze.

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.

Anvil Lake questions

Is it windy on Anvil Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 48°F. 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 Anvil Lake right now?

Anvil Lake was at 1,691.70 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).

How big is Anvil Lake?

Anvil Lake covers about 377 acres (0.6 square miles) of surface water.

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