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Upper Red Lake conditions today

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Water level

73.42ft

Steady this week

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

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 46°F, 82% chance of rain.

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Water level

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73.42ft (gage datum)

-0.05 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Upper Red Lake was at 73.42 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Minnesota
Surface area
119,323 acres
USGS gauge
05073500, Upper Red Lake at Waskish, MN
Coordinates
48.1752° N, 94.5148° W

About Upper Red Lake

Set in Minnesota, Upper Red Lake is a 119,323-acre natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05073500 (Upper Red Lake at Waskish, MN). 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.

Upper Red Lake questions

Is it windy on Upper Red Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°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 Upper Red Lake right now?

Upper Red Lake was at 73.42 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).

How big is Upper Red Lake?

Upper Red Lake covers about 119,323 acres (186 square miles) of surface water.

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