Lake levels
Lake Of The Woods, MN
- gauge height
- 59.41 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.40 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.60 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.68 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.26 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.40 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.60 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.68 ft
- Record high
- 63.66 ft
In brief
Lake Of The Woods's gauge read 59.41 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 58% of October readings since 1978.
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 | 59.41 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 63.66 ft (2022-06-24) |
| Record low | 56.52 ft (1981-04-15) |
| Average of all readings | 59.19 ft |
| Data span | 48 years (16,416 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Of The Woods full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Of The Woods sits at 59.41 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.60 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Of The Woods today?
The most recent reading at Lake Of The Woods is 59.41 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Of The Woods has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Of The Woods in our records is 63.66 ft on 2022-06-24. The lowest is 56.52 ft on 1981-04-15. Our record covers about 48 years of readings.
Is Lake Of The Woods low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 58% 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 Of The Woods 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 Of The Woods has risen 0.60 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 Of The Woods changed over the past year?
Lake Of The Woods is +0.68 ft compared with this date last year (59.41 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 48 years, with a record high of 63.66 ft and a record low of 56.52 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Of The Woods's gauge read 59.41 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 58% of October readings since 1978.
Download the full record
lake-of-the-woods-mn-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Of The Woods water level, 1978 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mn/lake-of-the-woods/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Minnesota lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.