Dakota Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Dakota Creek today?

Dakota Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Dakota Creek high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Dakota Creek, measured at USGS station NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA (11.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

4.00 ft

Updated 57 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.16 ft

30-day avg: 4.16 ft

Water temperature

60°F

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 4.00–4.43 ft2026-09-02

Dakota Creek 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 Dakota Creek (2)

Dakota Creek Kayak Launch — Blaine, Washington
Dakota Creek Boat Ramp — Blaine, Washington

See all Dakota Creek boat ramps →

Dakota Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Dakota Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Dakota Creek (NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA) currently reads a gauge height of 4.00 feet, 0.2 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Dakota Creek high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Dakota Creek is 0.2 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Dakota Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Dakota Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 12213100. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.