Lake levels
Elizabeth Lake, WI
- water level
- 794.08 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.17 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.46 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.17 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.46 ft
- Record high
- 795.21 ft
In brief
Elizabeth Lake stood at 794.08 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 62% of October readings since 2018.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 794.08 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 795.21 ft (2019-09-13) |
| Record low | 793.45 ft (2025-12-15) |
| Average of all readings | 794.08 ft |
| Data span | 8 years (2,774 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Elizabeth Lake
Wisconsin DNR stocked Elizabeth Lake 3 times in 2025, 16,090 fish in total. SMALLMOUTH BASS and WALLEYE and BLACK CRAPPIE at LARGE FINGERLING and ADULT.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| SMALLMOUTH BASS | 422 | None |
| WALLEYE | 14,508 | None |
| BLACK CRAPPIE | 1,160 | 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 Elizabeth Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Elizabeth Lake sits at 794.08 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.17 ft.
What is the water level at Elizabeth Lake today?
The most recent reading at Elizabeth Lake is 794.08 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 Elizabeth Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Elizabeth Lake in our records is 795.21 ft on 2019-09-13. The lowest is 793.45 ft on 2025-12-15. Our record covers about 8 years of readings.
Is Elizabeth Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 62% of them, which we classify as above 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 Elizabeth Lake 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. Elizabeth Lake has risen 0.17 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Elizabeth Lake changed over the past year?
Elizabeth Lake is +0.46 ft compared with this date last year (794.08 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 8 years, with a record high of 795.21 ft and a record low of 793.45 ft.
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Quote this reading
Elizabeth Lake stood at 794.08 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 62% of October readings since 2018.
Download the full record
elizabeth-lake-wi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Elizabeth Lake water level, 2018 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/elizabeth-lake/, 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.