
Lake levels
Lake Koshkonong, WI
- water level
- 776.56 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.22 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.04 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.25 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.07 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.22 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.04 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.25 ft
- Record high
- 781.15 ft
In brief
Lake Koshkonong stood at 776.56 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 76% of October readings since 2019.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 776.56 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 781.15 ft (2026-04-24) |
| Record low | 775.28 ft (2021-02-26) |
| Average of all readings | 776.69 ft |
| Data span | 7 years (2,276 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Koshkonong full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Koshkonong sits at 776.56 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.04 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Koshkonong today?
The most recent reading at Lake Koshkonong is 776.56 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 Koshkonong has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Koshkonong in our records is 781.15 ft on 2026-04-24. The lowest is 775.28 ft on 2021-02-26. Our record covers about 7 years of readings.
Is Lake Koshkonong low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 76% 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 Lake Koshkonong low 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 Koshkonong has risen 0.04 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 Koshkonong changed over the past year?
Lake Koshkonong is +0.25 ft compared with this date last year (776.56 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 7 years, with a record high of 781.15 ft and a record low of 775.28 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Koshkonong stood at 776.56 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 76% of October readings since 2019.
Download the full record
lake-koshkonong-wi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Koshkonong water level, 2019 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/lake-koshkonong/, 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.