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MinnesotaNatural lake, 119,323 acres

Upper Red Lake water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

73.42ft (gage datum)

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.31ft
Past 7 days
-0.05ft
Past 30 days
0.00ft
Trend
Steady

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

Last 30 days

73.073.574.0Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Upper Red Lake daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft (gage datum))Change
Oct 25, 202673.73-0.08
Oct 24, 202673.81+0.34
Oct 23, 202673.47-0.01
Oct 22, 202673.48-0.01
Oct 21, 202673.49-0.02
Oct 20, 202673.51+0.04
Oct 19, 202673.47-0.18
Oct 18, 202673.65-0.16
Oct 17, 202673.81+0.25
Oct 16, 202673.56-0.08
Oct 15, 202673.64+0.05
Oct 14, 202673.59+0.04
Oct 13, 202673.55+0.37
Oct 12, 202673.18-0.26

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 listed by USGS as Upper Red Lake at Waskish, 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.

Upper Red Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Upper Red Lake today?

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

Is Upper Red Lake rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.05 ft), and it is 0.00 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Upper Red Lake water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05073500 (Upper Red Lake at Waskish, 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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