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Lake Maxinkuckee conditions today

Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana
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Water level

3.34ft

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

Outlook. Monday: NW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 72°F. Tuesday: SE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 71°F.

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Water level

3.34ft (gage datum)

-0.05 ft in 7 days

0.36 ft above the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Maxinkuckee was at 3.34 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 2.98 ft, so the lake is 0.36 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Indiana
Surface area
1,910 acres
USGS gauge
03331440, Lake Maxinkuckee at Culver, IN
Coordinates
41.2058° N, 86.4189° W

Background reading: Lake Maxinkuckee on Wikipedia

About Lake Maxinkuckee

Lake Maxinkuckee is a 1,910-acre natural lake in Indiana.

We read the level from USGS gauge 03331440, listed as Lake Maxinkuckee at Culver, IN. 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.

Lake Maxinkuckee questions

Is it windy on Lake Maxinkuckee today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 72°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 Lake Maxinkuckee right now?

Lake Maxinkuckee was at 3.34 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 2.98 ft, so the lake is 0.36 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Lake Maxinkuckee?

Lake Maxinkuckee covers about 1,910 acres (3.0 square miles) of surface water.

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