Water level
589.36ft NGVD29
+0.05 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Van Etten Lake was at 589.36 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.05 ft).
MichiganNatural lake, 1,414 acres, Iosco County
Van Etten Lake conditions today
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Outlook. Monday: N wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 55°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 53°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Iosco County
- Surface area
- 1,414 acres
- USGS gauge
- 442656083202301, Van Etten Lake at Oscoda, MI
- Coordinates
- 44.4744° N, 83.3636° W
Background reading: Van Etten Lake on Wikipedia
About Van Etten Lake
Van Etten Lake covers about 1,414 acres in Iosco County, Michigan and is classed as a natural lake.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 442656083202301 (Van Etten Lake at Oscoda, MI), about 2 mi from the middle of the lake. 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.
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.
Van Etten Lake questions
Is it windy on Van Etten Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: N wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 55°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 Van Etten Lake right now?
Van Etten Lake was at 589.36 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.05 ft).
How big is Van Etten Lake?
Van Etten Lake covers about 1,414 acres (2.2 square miles) of surface water.
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