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Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 3 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 43°F. Tuesday: SE wind 8 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 42°F, 50% chance of rain.
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1,597.53ft NAVD88
-0.04 ft in 7 daysReading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Darling was at 1,597.53 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 55°F.
Set in Ward County, North Dakota, Lake Darling is a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 05115500, listed as Lake Darling near Foxholm, ND. 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.
Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 3 to 10 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 43°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.
Lake Darling was at 1,597.53 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 55°F.
If Darling is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.