Water level
855.20ft NAVD88
-0.04 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
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Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Austin Lake was at 855.20 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).
MichiganNatural lake, 1,102 acres, Kalamazoo County
Austin Lake conditions today
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Water level
855.20ft
Steady this week
Sailing
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Fishing
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 69°F. Tuesday: SE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 67°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Surface area
- 1,102 acres
- Elevation
- 853 ft
- USGS gauge
- 04097188, Austin Lake near Kalamazoo, MI
- Coordinates
- 42.1736° N, 85.5519° W
Background reading: Austin Lake on Wikipedia
About Austin Lake
Set in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Austin Lake is a 1,102-acre natural lake. The water surface sits about 853 ft above sea level.
We read the level from USGS gauge 04097188, listed as Austin Lake near Kalamazoo, MI. 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.
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.
Austin Lake questions
Is it windy on Austin Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 69°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 Austin Lake right now?
Austin Lake was at 855.20 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).
How big is Austin Lake?
Austin Lake covers about 1,102 acres (1.7 square miles) of surface water.
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