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Wisconsin lake levels today

Lakeglance tracks 131 lakes and reservoirs in Wisconsin: 30 reservoirs and 101 natural lakes. 14 of them have a live level gauge, so you can see today's water level next to the wind forecast.

The biggest on our list are Lake Winnebago (137,638 acres), Petenwell Lake (23,017 acres), Lake Chippewa (14,593 acres). Pick any lake below for live wind, gusts and a go or no-go call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

Water levels at gauged Wisconsin lakes

Latest daily readings from USGS and Corps of Engineers gauges. 1 running above normal for the month, 2 below.

Current water levels for gauged lakes in Wisconsin
LakeLevel (ft)7-day changevs normal
Lake Winnebago746.97+0.06-
Lake Koshkonong776.18+0.02below normal
Lake Mendota849.75-0.10-
Green Lake6.50-0.09above normal
Lake Geneva864.31-0.05-
Lac Vieux Desert1,680.31-0.01-
Lake Monona844.85-0.09-
Lake Kegonsa843.26+0.06-
Lake Waubesa844.70+0.15-
Lake Elizabeth793.96-0.06near normal
Anvil Lake1,691.70-0.04-
Devil's Lake7.68-0.08near normal
North Lake907.45-0.06-
Pleasant Lake980.40-0.03well below normal

All 131 Wisconsin lakes

Wisconsin lakes questions

How many lakes in Wisconsin does Lakeglance cover?

131. Each one has a conditions page with live National Weather Service wind and a 7-day wind forecast. 14 have a live level gauge, and 107 more show water levels from NASA's SWOT satellite.

What is the largest lake in Wisconsin?

Of the lakes we track, Lake Winnebago is the largest at about 137,638 acres of surface water.

Which Wisconsin lakes are low right now?

Compared with their normal level for this month, Lake Koshkonong, Pleasant Lake are running below normal in our latest update.

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