Lake levels
Lake Waubesa, WI
- gauge height
- 4.48 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.07 ft
- Record high
- 7.86 ft
In brief
Lake Waubesa's gauge read 4.48 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 90% of October readings since 2003.
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 | 4.48 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 7.86 ft (2018-09-06) |
| Record low | 3.22 ft (2026-03-04) |
| Average of all readings | 4.88 ft |
| Data span | 23 years (8,357 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Lake Waubesa
Wisconsin DNR stocked Lake Waubesa 1 time in 2025, 1,037 fish in total. MUSKELLUNGE at LARGE FINGERLING.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| MUSKELLUNGE | 1,037 | 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 Lake Waubesa full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Waubesa sits at 4.48 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.21 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Waubesa today?
The most recent reading at Lake Waubesa is 4.48 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 Waubesa has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Waubesa in our records is 7.86 ft on 2018-09-06. The lowest is 3.22 ft on 2026-03-04. Our record covers about 23 years of readings.
Is Lake Waubesa low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 10% of them, which we classify as low 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 Waubesa 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 Waubesa has fallen 0.21 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 Waubesa changed over the past year?
Lake Waubesa is -0.07 ft compared with this date last year (4.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 23 years, with a record high of 7.86 ft and a record low of 3.22 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Waubesa's gauge read 4.48 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 90% of October readings since 2003.
Download the full record
lake-waubesa-wi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Waubesa water level, 2003 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/lake-waubesa/, 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.