Lake levels
Lake Kegonsa, WI
- gauge height
- 3.16 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.07 ft
- Record high
- 5.74 ft
In brief
Lake Kegonsa's gauge read 3.16 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 73% of October readings since 2003.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 3.16 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5.74 ft (2018-06-21) |
| Record low | 2.09 ft (2006-01-26) |
| Average of all readings | 3.25 ft |
| Data span | 23 years (8,179 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Kegonsa
Wisconsin DNR stocked Lake Kegonsa 2 times in 2025, 245,064 fish in total. WALLEYE at SMALL FINGERLING.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| WALLEYE | 122,532 | None |
| WALLEYE | 122,532 | None |
Wisconsin DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Wisconsin stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Kegonsa full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Kegonsa sits at 3.16 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.02 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Kegonsa today?
The most recent reading at Lake Kegonsa is 3.16 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Kegonsa has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Kegonsa in our records is 5.74 ft on 2018-06-21. The lowest is 2.09 ft on 2006-01-26. Our record covers about 23 years of readings.
Is Lake Kegonsa low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 27% of them, which we classify as below average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Lake Kegonsa changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lake Kegonsa has fallen 0.02 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Kegonsa changed over the past year?
Lake Kegonsa is -0.07 ft compared with this date last year (3.16 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 23 years, with a record high of 5.74 ft and a record low of 2.09 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Kegonsa's gauge read 3.16 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 73% of October readings since 2003.
Download the full record
lake-kegonsa-wi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Kegonsa water level, 2003 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/lake-kegonsa/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Wisconsin lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.