Lake levels
Lake Huron, MI
- water level
- 578.98 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.24 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.45 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985)
- Since yesterday
- -0.06 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.24 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.45 ft
- Record high
- 582.33 ft
In brief
Lake Huron stood at 578.98 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 54% of September readings since 1990.
Source: NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985)
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 578.98 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 582.33 ft (2020-07-20) |
| Record low | 575.86 ft (2013-01-09) |
| Average of all readings | 578.76 ft |
| Data span | 36 years (13,422 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Huron
Michigan DNR stocked Lake Huron 1 time in 2026, 12,500 fish in total. Rainbow trout at 19.2. Michigan DNR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 12,500 trout actually released here across 1 visit.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 12,500 | April 2026 |
Michigan DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Michigan stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Huron full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Lake Huron sits at 578.98 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.24 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Huron today?
The most recent reading at Lake Huron is 578.98 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985). Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Huron has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Huron in our records is 582.33 ft on 2020-07-20. The lowest is 575.86 ft on 2013-01-09. Our record covers about 36 years of readings.
Is Lake Huron low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 46% of them, which we classify as about 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 Huron changing right now?
Great Lakes levels move for three 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 Huron has fallen 0.24 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985) directly.
How much has Lake Huron changed over the past year?
Lake Huron is +0.45 ft compared with this date last year (578.98 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 36 years, with a record high of 582.33 ft and a record low of 575.86 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Huron stood at 578.98 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 54% of September readings since 1990.
Download the full record
lake-huron-mi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Huron water level, 1990 to 2026,” data from NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985), https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/lake-huron/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985). All Michigan lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.