Minnesota Lake Water Levels
6 lakes & reservoirs · 4 river systems
We track 6 Minnesota lakes and reservoirs, operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Each level below is that lake's most recent official gauge reading, with the date it was taken — open any lake for its full-pool comparison, 12-month history chart and record high and low.
Of the 6 Minnesota lakes with a current reading, 6 are within a foot of full pool.
| Lake | Level | Vs full pool | Full pool | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Lake | 1,216.02 ft | −0.54 ft | 1216.56 ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Cross Lake (Whitefish Chain) | 1,228.99 ft | −0.58 ft | 1229.57 ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Gull Lake | 1,193.83 ft | −0.32 ft | 1194.15 ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Leech Lake | 1,294.18 ft | −0.72 ft | 1294.9 ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Pokegama Lake | 1,272.73 ft | −0.94 ft | 1273.67 ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Lake Winnibigoshish | 1,297.98 ft | −0.46 ft | 1298.44 ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
Readings are the latest values published by each lake's managing agency and are provisional, subject to revision. Open a lake page for its live gauge.
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