Water level
537.81ft NGVD29
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Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Patoka Lake was at 537.81 ft on October 26.
IndianaReservoir, 9,121 acres
Patoka Lake conditions today
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Water level
537.81ft
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 76°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 74°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Indiana
- Surface area
- 9,121 acres
- USGS gauge
- 03374498, Patoka Lake near Cuzco, IN
- Coordinates
- 38.4347° N, 86.7069° W
Background reading: Patoka Lake on Wikipedia
About Patoka Lake
Set in Indiana, Patoka Lake is a 9,121-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 03374498 (Patoka Lake near Cuzco, IN). 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. 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.
Patoka Lake questions
Is it windy on Patoka Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 76°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 Patoka Lake right now?
Patoka Lake was at 537.81 ft on October 26.
How big is Patoka Lake?
Patoka Lake covers about 9,121 acres (14 square miles) of surface water.
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