Austin Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Austin Lake today?

Austin Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge AUSTIN LAKE NEAR KALAMAZOO, MI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Austin Lake high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Austin Lake — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Austin Lake, measured at USGS station AUSTIN LAKE NEAR KALAMAZOO, MI.

Current gauge height

5.84 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.01 ft

30-day avg: 5.85 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-10Range: 5.71–5.94 ft2026-10-09

Austin Lake is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Austin Lake (2)

Austin Lake Boating Access — Portage, Michigan
Austin Lake Boat Ramp — Portage, Michigan

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Austin Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Austin Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Austin Lake (AUSTIN LAKE NEAR KALAMAZOO, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 5.84 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Austin Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Austin Lake is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Austin Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Austin Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04097188. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.