MinnesotaNatural lake, 164,696 acres, Beltrami County
Lower Red Lake water level
Current level
73.59ft (gage datum)
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
Near normal for October
- Past 24 hours
- +0.10ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.05ft
- Past 30 days
- -0.06ft
- vs typical October
- -0.27ft
Lower Red Lake was at 73.59 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 73.86 ft, so the lake is 0.27 ft below its usual mark.
Last 30 days
Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.
Typical level through the year
Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft (gage datum)) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 73.49 | +0.04 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 73.45 | -0.21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 73.66 | +0.03 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 73.63 | +0.02 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 73.61 | -0.01 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 73.62 | -0.02 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 73.64 | +0.12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 73.52 | +0.10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 73.42 | -0.16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 73.58 | +0.02 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 73.56 | -0.07 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 73.63 | -0.01 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 73.64 | -0.25 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 73.89 | +0.19 |
Reading these numbers
This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.
Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.
The gauge is about 9 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lower Red Lake near Red Lake, MN. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Lower Red Lake water level questions
What is the water level at Lower Red Lake today?
Lower Red Lake was at 73.59 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 73.86 ft, so the lake is 0.27 ft below its usual mark.
Is Lower Red Lake high or low right now?
Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is near normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 5.91 to 75.41 ft, with a typical value of 73.86 ft.
Is Lower Red Lake rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.05 ft), and it is -0.06 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Lower Red Lake water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05074000 (Lower Red Lake near Red Lake, MN). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
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