Big Muskego Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Big Muskego Lake today?

Big Muskego Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge MUSKEGO (BIG MUSKEGO) LAKE OUTLET NR WIND LAKE, WI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Big Muskego Lake high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Big Muskego Lake, measured at USGS station MUSKEGO (BIG MUSKEGO) LAKE OUTLET NR WIND LAKE, WI (3.2 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

11.73 ft

Updated 37 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.17 ft

30-day avg: 11.90 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-17Range: 11.67–12.14 ft2026-10-16

Big Muskego Lake is currently 0.2 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Big Muskego Lake (2)

Big Muskego Lake - Durham Drive Access — CITY OF MUSKEGO, Wisconsin
Big Muskego Lake Boat Ramp — Muskego, Wisconsin

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Big Muskego Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Big Muskego Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Big Muskego Lake (MUSKEGO (BIG MUSKEGO) LAKE OUTLET NR WIND LAKE, WI) currently reads a gauge height of 11.73 feet, 0.2 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Big Muskego Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Big Muskego Lake is 0.2 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Big Muskego Lake?

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

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05544385. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.