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MichiganNatural lake, 10,197 acres, Crawford County, Roscommon County

Higgins Lake conditions today

Higgins Lake, Michigan
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Water level

1,153.67ft

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: N wind 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 55°F. Tuesday: SE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 55°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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1,153.67ft NAVD88

-0.01 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Higgins Lake was at 1,153.67 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Michigan
County
Crawford County, Roscommon County
Surface area
10,197 acres
Elevation
1,155 ft
USGS gauge
442805084411001, Higgins Lake near Roscommon, MI
Coordinates
44.4823° N, 84.7087° W

Background reading: Higgins Lake on Wikipedia

About Higgins Lake

Higgins Lake covers about 10,197 acres in Crawford County, Roscommon County, Michigan and is classed as a natural lake. The water surface sits about 1,155 ft above sea level.

We read the level from USGS gauge 442805084411001, listed as Higgins Lake near Roscommon, 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.

On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat.

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.

Higgins Lake questions

Is it windy on Higgins Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: N wind 5 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 55°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 Higgins Lake right now?

Higgins Lake was at 1,153.67 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

How big is Higgins Lake?

Higgins Lake covers about 10,197 acres (16 square miles) of surface water.

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