Water level
1,680.31ft NAVD88
-0.01 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lac Vieux Desert was at 1,680.31 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).
WisconsinNatural lake, 4,201 acres, Vilas County
Lac Vieux Desert conditions today
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Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 48°F. Tuesday: SE wind 6 to 9 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 53°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Vilas County
- Surface area
- 4,201 acres
- Elevation
- 1,683 ft
- Max depth
- 39 ft
- USGS gauge
- 05390100, Lac Vieux Desert near Land O'lakes, WI
- Coordinates
- 46.1373° N, 89.1126° W
Background reading: Lac Vieux Desert on Wikipedia
About Lac Vieux Desert
Lac Vieux Desert is a 4,201-acre natural lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. The surface sits about 1,683 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 39 ft down.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05390100 (Lac Vieux Desert near Land O'lakes, WI), about 2 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.
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.
Lac Vieux Desert questions
Is it windy on Lac Vieux Desert today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE 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 Lac Vieux Desert right now?
Lac Vieux Desert was at 1,680.31 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).
How big is Lac Vieux Desert?
Lac Vieux Desert covers about 4,201 acres (6.6 square miles) of surface water.
How deep is Lac Vieux Desert?
The deepest point of Lac Vieux Desert is roughly 39 ft.
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