Michigan Lake Levels
Current water level for 15 lakes and reservoirs in Michigan, updated daily from public agency data.
Michigan lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Lake | 5.84 ft5.8 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
| Cisco Lake | 4.06 ft4.1 ft | +0.00 ft+0.0 ft |
| Greenwood Reservoir | 109.31 ft109.3 ft | -0.55 ft-0.6 ft |
| Higgins Lake | 5.25 ft5.2 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
| Houghton Lake | 8.01 ft8.0 ft | -0.07 ft-0.1 ft |
| Intermediate Lake | 7.15 ft7.2 ft | +0.00 ft+0.0 ft |
| Lake Gogebic | 1.50 ft1.5 ft | -0.12 ft-0.1 ft |
| Lake Huron | 578.98 ft579.0 ft | -0.15 ft-0.1 ft |
| Lake Michigan | 579.19 ft579.2 ft | -0.17 ft-0.2 ft |
| Lake St. Clair | 575.19 ft575.2 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
| Lake Superior | 601.99 ft602.0 ft | -0.05 ft-0.1 ft |
| Mullett Lake | 593.14 ft593.1 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Otsego Lake | 3.65 ft3.6 ft | -0.04 ft-0.0 ft |
| Schweitzer Reservoir | 34.62 ft34.6 ft | -0.25 ft-0.2 ft |
| Van Etten Lake | 18.30 ft18.3 ft | +0.06 ft+0.1 ft |
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Michigan lake levels: common questions
Are Michigan lakes low right now?
3 of the 14 Michigan lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Michigan lake has changed most this week?
Van Etten Lake has risen the most, +0.06 ft over seven days, and Greenwood Reservoir has fallen the most at -0.55 ft.
How often do Michigan lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from NOAA CO-OPS (IGLD 1985) and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.