Minnesota Lake Levels
Current water level for 11 lakes and reservoirs in Minnesota, updated daily from public agency data.
Minnesota lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Lake | 16.67 ft16.7 ft | -0.41 ft-0.4 ft |
| Gull Lake | 1193.81 ft1193.8 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Lake Minnetonka | 928.25 ft928.2 ft | -0.07 ft-0.1 ft |
| Lake Of The Woods | 59.41 ft59.4 ft | +0.40 ft+0.4 ft |
| Lake Traverse | 76.73 ft76.7 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
| Leech Lake | 1294.20 ft1294.2 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
| Lower Red Lake | 73.70 ft73.7 ft | +0.07 ft+0.1 ft |
| Mille Lacs Lake | 10.20 ft10.2 ft | -0.08 ft-0.1 ft |
| Orwell Lake | 64.02 ft64.0 ft | -0.12 ft-0.1 ft |
| Pokegama Lake | 1273.00 ft1273.0 ft | -0.16 ft-0.2 ft |
| Upper Red Lake | 73.47 ft73.5 ft | -0.16 ft-0.2 ft |
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Minnesota lake levels: common questions
Are Minnesota lakes low right now?
2 of the 7 Minnesota lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Minnesota lake has changed most this week?
Lake Of The Woods has risen the most, +0.40 ft over seven days, and Crane Lake has fallen the most at -0.41 ft.
How often do Minnesota lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.