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Crane Lake conditions today

Crane Lake, Minnesota
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Water level

16.00ft

Down 0.31 ft this week

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

Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 44°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 46°F, 92% chance of rain.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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16.00ft (gage datum)

-0.31 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Crane Lake was at 16.00 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.31 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Minnesota
Surface area
3,034 acres
USGS gauge
05129200, Crane Lake at Crane Lake, MN
Coordinates
48.2933° N, 92.4758° W

About Crane Lake

Crane Lake covers about 3,034 acres in Minnesota and is classed as a natural lake.

We read the level from USGS gauge 05129200, listed as Crane Lake at Crane Lake, MN. 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.

Crane Lake questions

Is it windy on Crane Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 44°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 Crane Lake right now?

Crane Lake was at 16.00 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.31 ft over the past week.

How big is Crane Lake?

Crane Lake covers about 3,034 acres (4.7 square miles) of surface water.

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