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WisconsinNatural lake, 137,638 acres, Calumet County, Fond du Lac County, Winnebago County

Lake Winnebago conditions today

Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin
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Water level

746.97ft

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

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 10 to 14 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 54°F. Tuesday: SE wind 11 to 15 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 61°F.

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Water level

746.97ft NAVD88

+0.06 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake Winnebago was at 746.97 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.06 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Wisconsin
County
Calumet County, Fond du Lac County, Winnebago County
Surface area
137,638 acres
Elevation
741 ft
Max depth
15 ft
USGS gauge
04084255, Lake Winnebago near Stockbridge, WI
Coordinates
44.0170° N, 88.4095° W

Background reading: Lake Winnebago on Wikipedia

About Lake Winnebago

Set in Calumet County, Fond du Lac County, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago is a 137,638-acre natural lake. The surface sits about 741 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 15 ft down.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 04084255 (Lake Winnebago near Stockbridge, WI), about 5 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier.

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 Winnebago questions

Is it windy on Lake Winnebago today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 10 to 14 kt, gusts to 17 kt, high near 54°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 Winnebago right now?

Lake Winnebago was at 746.97 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.06 ft).

How big is Lake Winnebago?

Lake Winnebago covers about 137,638 acres (215 square miles) of surface water.

How deep is Lake Winnebago?

The deepest point of Lake Winnebago is roughly 15 ft.

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